Design Challenge: IDEATE

Design Thinking Action LabMichelle Breaux

Young, single,female, recent

college graduate,

teaching 3rd grade

manage stress and learn coping skills

she often feels overwhelmed and pressured which can take a toll on her health

needs a way to because

PROBLEM STATEMENT

HOW MIGHT WE…

MANAGE STRESS &LEARN COPING SKILLSIN TRANSITION FROM

SCHOOL TO WORK?

Possible Solutions

Possible Solutions

Possible Solutions

Possible Solutions

Possible Solutions

Possible Solutions

Most Practical IdeaSupport Groups for New Teachers

These support groups would be required for new teachers but mayalso include teachers with more experience if they feel the need tocontinue attending. The support groups would be co-lead by a seasoned teacher and someone who is well versed in stress management. During these support groups, new teachers would share their experiences, support each other, and learn waysto better manage their own stress.

Most Disruptive IdeaMandatory meditation periods for students & teachers every day

These mandatory periods are like a homeroom or study hall. These sessions will ensure that students and teachers have time torelax and maintain mental health. These periods would be guidedmeditations that could be played over audio system in a classroomor piped into all classrooms via an intercom system. Each day’s meditation would be slightly different to offer variety. There could be a different focus each day with the overall goal of reducing stress for everyone.

Favorite IdeaMental Health Teacher In-service Days

These teacher in-service days would be used to help teachers learn to cope with and manage their stress. There would be a series overthe course of the year. Some days would be instructional to informteachers how to better manage stress on a day-to-day basis. Otherdays would be actual days of relaxation, meditation, and other activities geared toward releasing tension and stress related to thejob. Some days may just be small group venting sessions to let go ofthe negative energy causing stress.