Investigate
Learners dive deeper into understanding the challenge through inquiry, research, and evidence gathering. Students explore the problem from multiple perspectives, using data, expert input, user insights, and existing solutions to build a solid knowledge base.
Students formulate research questions, select appropriate methods
Activities may include interviews with stakeholders, surveys, desk research, observation or analysis of case studies. The teacher’s role is to support methodological rigor, challenge superficial conclusions, and help students connect findings to relevant concepts and frameworks.
Clear the root causes of the challenge and its implications
Students synthesize insights into key findings, validate or rethink their initial assumptions and identify criteria that will guide solution design. This evidence-based foundation ensures that the next phase focuses on solutions that are realistic, relevant and impactful.
