Case Study – MSFDA sponsored Faculty Development Program.
How 40+ Government College Faculty Members Sparked Innovation Through Design Thinking.
MSFDA-Sponsored FDP in Pune Shifts Teaching Mindsets Toward Innovation, Empathy & Experiential Learning.
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Overview
Attribute | Details |
Institution | MSFDA – Maharashtra State Faculty Development Academy (msfda.ac.in) |
Program | Design Thinking Faculty Development Workshop |
Participants | 40+ Faculty Members from Government Colleges across the state of Maharashtra |
Duration | 3 Hours |
Delivery Mode | In-Person Workshop (Pune) |
Objective | Cultivate an innovation mindset and introduce experiential pedagogy |
The Challenge: Reimagining Teaching for the Innovation Age
How might we inspire faculty members across government institutions to shift from traditional instruction to innovation-led facilitation?
Faculty members, while experienced and subject-savvy, often lacked exposure to design-led thinking, empathy-driven teaching, and NEP 2020-aligned experiential approaches. There was a pressing need to rethink classroom delivery to align with 21st-century learning goals.
The Insight: Innovation Starts With the Educator.
“Before we transform students, we must first transform ourselves.”
Faculty shared a common realization—they were expected to inspire innovation in students without being equipped with innovation tools themselves. This session addressed that gap.
The DTE Solution: A High-Energy Design Thinking Primer.
Design Thinking Educators (DTE) conducted a 3-hour, hands-on Faculty Development Workshop that introduced:
- Foundations of Human-Centered Design Thinking
- Empathy Mapping and Classroom Application
- Problem Reframing for Educational Impact
- Creative Ideation Tools for Classroom Innovation
- Group Activities to Promote Interdisciplinary Thinking
The format was participative, energetic, and designed to break traditional patterns, mirroring how faculty could reshape their own teaching environments.
The Impact: Planting Seeds of Innovation.
Outcome | Result |
Mindset Activation | Faculty reimagined their role as facilitators, not just instructors |
Pedagogical Shift | Strong interest in applying design tools to classroom challenges |
NEP 2020 Alignment | Exposure to experiential, interdisciplinary frameworks |
Collaboration Culture | Encouraged idea-sharing across departments and colleges |
Feedback & Energy | Overwhelmingly positive; requests for advanced sessions |
Program Highlights
- Tailored for higher education faculty across disciplines
- Sponsored by MSFDA for public sector academic upliftment
- Focused on experiential and inquiry-based learning
- Demonstrated classroom tools for immediate application
- Conducted in Pune with representation from across Maharashtra
What Participants Said
“This was a refreshing experience. Design Thinking has opened a new way of looking at how we teach and how students can learn.” – Workshop Participant, Government College Faculty
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