Waza april2013
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Waza ExperienceWaza ExperiencePreparing the next generation of
thoughtful techies in Kenya
The NeedLack of emphasis on creative thinking and problem solving in the traditional Kenyan education system;
Inspired by the success of the LIWA Trust Student Innovation Expo; Junior Achievement Kenya;
Start early - target primary-level students
Aims:Inspire Kenyan children to:
be more creative;
think critically;
improve their communication skills.
Creativity
Problem-Solving/Critical Thinking
Communication
Why ?• Leveraging on the community and the
expressed desire to engage outside of Bishop Magua
• Developing the next generation:• Thoughtful techies who can design
better products for users• Researchers who can think of the big
picture• All-around better engaged citizen!
The Waza Curriculum
Designed to take advantage of children’s natural curiosity
Emphasis on local Kenyan innovations using easily-available resources
Borrows heavily from Design Thinking principles
The Waza Curriculum
Empathy/Discovery
Interpretation/Problem Identification
Ideation/Experimentation
Prototyping/Inventing
Testing/Collecting Feedback
Waza “Train the Trainers”Curriculum
2 Day Mandatory Training (April 27, May 4; 10 am – Noon)
Trainers will be immersed in:Design Thinking
Creativity
Communication
Informal; made to think & facilitate
Pilot School: Amani Primary
Started volunteering at Amani Primary School in March 2011 as a way to engage with community around art;
The school administrators are fully supportive of new curriculum under Waza.
Have completed “baseline” inquiry and first class of empathy.
Aim to have 2-month pilot before re-assessing the curriculum and continuing.
Future VisionOpen Source curriculum (specific to Kenya) for use by any organization;
Adoption and adaption of the curriculum in different schools around the country by local community members and educational institutions;
Annual Invention Convention event for students to showcase their inventions;
Active alumni network of Waza Experience graduates.
How Can You Join?
On-going volunteering with the Amani Primary School pilot program
On-going development of Waza Curriculum/Advisory
Who is a Waza Corpie?Committed/Reliable (able to volunteer for at least 2 consecutive Saturdays every other month over a 6-month period)
Curious (interested in learning with the kids as peers and not in simply dictating to them)
Open (flexible and willing to do what needs to be done; easy-going)
Interest in: Education; Innovation; Design Thinking; Kenya’s Future!
Who is a Waza Advisor?
Knowledgable (extensive experience with the Kenyan education system)
Passionate (cares about improving Kenyan future generations)
Consistent (will respond to inquiries in a timely manner)
Connected (can link Waza to relevant possible partners and other advisors)
Who is a Waza All-Star Member?
Ultra Committed (willing to dedicate at least 5-15 hours a week)
Driven (passionate about Kenyan youth and developing their skills)
Knowledgeable (design thinking; creativity; innovation; education)
Thank you!
For more information, check out:
www.wazaexperience.org
ahsc25[at]gmail[dot]com
Mandatory Trainings:
Saturday, April 27th 10 am – Noon
Saturday, May 4th 10 am – Noon