In 2022 India became the first country to offer Design Thinking as an option at K9-12 high schools. Design can be difficult to introduce in schools as it diverges from traditional classroom concepts. The evaluation process involves studying the learning process, portfolios or exhibits created by the student rather than exams. Each learner would produce a unique portfolio as an outcome whereas traditional education generates identical answers. Thus, both mentors and learners will have to play an active learning role throughout the academic term.
It is not enough to simply add design thinking to the curriculum as you might with any other subject. Introducing Design Thinking to High Schools will not be easy as pointed out in this article by the Times of India.
According to some reports, the introduction will be seen in a very positive light by students as well as their parents. Hopefully, it is introduced in a manner which will support the real power of Design Thinking.