Edufuturists Edufuturists #282 Equity Centred Design with SL Rao
In this episode of the podcast, we engage with SL Rao, a design consultant from Optimistic Design. They explore the concept of equity-centred design, emphasising the importance of community involvement in the design process. SL shares their journey from engineering to design, highlighting the need for a more inclusive approach in technology and education.
The conversation dives into the challenges of implementing equity-centred design and the significance of recognising privilege and bias in the design process. In this conversation, SL discusses the importance of recognising and overcoming biases in education, particularly in the context of equity.
The dialogue explores how societal biases shape educational experiences and emphasises the need for an asset-based perspective. SL highlights the significance of understanding the diverse contexts of students, particularly those from marginalised backgrounds, and the importance of co-designing educational experiences with them. The conversation also look into modernising math(s) education, the role of technology, and the need for new assessment methods that go beyond traditional grading systems.
Chapters
00:00 Introductions
01:52 Meet SL Rao: A Design Perspective
03:58 Understanding Equity-Centred Design
09:45 SL Rao's Journey: From Engineering to Design
16:12 The Importance of Community in Design
21:41 Challenges in Implementing Equity-Centred Design
25:56 Navigating Privilege and Bias in Design
30:35 Recognising and Overcoming Biases in Education
32:20 Equity in Education: Understanding Context and Data
34:46 Navigating Diverse Opinions in Educational Design
35:57 Identifying and Prioritising Marginalised Voices
39:31 Co-Designing with Students for Better Outcomes
43:03 Modernising Math Education: Bridging Theory and Practice
49:34 The Role of Technology in Education
54:11 Rethinking Assessment and Learning Success
56:22 Taking Steps Towards Equity-Centred Design
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