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Course |
Fundamentals of Changemaking and Social Innovation |
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Course ID |
ENT1501 |
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Class Number |
7610 |
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Course Credits |
3 |
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Term |
Spring 2023, 2nd Eight Weeks |
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Term Dates |
March 6, 2023 to April 28, 2023 |
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Modality |
MDC LIVE –We will meet in our virtual classroom via Zoom. |
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Meeting Times |
Synchronous online meetings each Monday and Wednesday from 5:40 PM to 8:10 PM |
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Homepage |
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Course Textbook |
There are no required textbooks for this course. This Library Guide will serve as your textbook. |
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Instructor |
Lizeth Garcia |
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Office |
Homestead Campus, Building D, Office 113-8 |
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Office Hours |
Flexible and by appointment |
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Phone |
(305) 237-5021 |
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Homepage |
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Response Policy |
Monday through Friday when MDC is in session |
This course introduces students to the work of changemaking and the field of social innovation. Students will explore principles of social innovation and social change, while developing the skills to analyze social issues, generate solutions to those issues, and become an effective social change agent.
1. Communicate effectively using listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills
2. Use quantitative analytical skills to evaluate and process numerical data
3. Solve problems using critical and creative thinking and scientific reasoning
4. Formulate strategies to locate, evaluate, and apply information
5. Demonstrate knowledge of diverse cultures, including global and historical perspectives
6. Create strategies that can be used to fulfill personal, civic, and social responsibilities
7. Demonstrate knowledge of ethical thinking and its application to issues in society
8. Use computer and emerging technologies effectively
9. Demonstrate an appreciation for aesthetics and creative activities
10. Describe how natural systems function and recognize the impact of humans on the environment
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Competency 1
Explore the field of social innovation and changemaking by:
a. Explaining the historical trajectory of social and environmental issues.
b. Describing social and environmental issues that currently affect society.
c. Utilizing different tools and mechanism to analyze social and environmental issues.
d. Evaluating different pathways to resolve social issues.
Competency 2
Learn about the skills needed for effective social innovation by:
a. Identifying local and global changemakers/social innovators and understanding their motivation and pathways
b. Exploring components of transformative leadership.
c. Applying conflict resolution to social problems.
d. Developing resilience and optimism.
e. Applying story-telling techniques.
f. Building relationships.
Competency 3
Recognize his/her role as a changemaker by:
a. Identifying characteristics that s/he/they exemplifies that align with changemaking.
b. Exploring his or her own social passions, motivations, and aspirations.
c. Explaining how to integrate changemaking into his or her personal and professional life.
Competency 4
Describe important concepts of changemaking by:
a. Explaining the role that empathy plays in creating social change.
b. Describing the different types of changemaking such as social entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship, philanthropy, volunteerism, advocacy, and political activism.
c. Explaining the importance of cross-sector collaborations in driving social change.
e. Explaining the methodology of design thinking and its role in change making.
f. Describing the importance of impact assessment for social change initiatives.
Competency 5
Create changemaking opportunities by:
a. Analyzing the environment to identify and understand both problems and opportunities.
b. Generating ideas to create solutions.
c. Assessing the benefits of the solutions.
This is a virtual class. Prepare your computer before the first day of class to be sure you can access Canvas and are familiar with this learning management system. You will need access to your computer’s microphone and camera.
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Grade Components |
Percentage of Final Grade |
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Group Project |
30% |
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Discussion Posts |
30% |
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Attendance/Participation |
30% |
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Impact Gaps Canvas |
10% |
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Total |
100% |
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A |
90-100% |
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B |
80-89% |
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C |
70-79% |
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D |
60-69% |
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F |
59% and below |
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Date |
Topic |
Assignment |
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3/6-3/10 |
Course Introduction
Introduction to the Work of Changemaking Community Engagement ICED Guest Speaker
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Discussion Post or Civic Action Scorecard Reflection Identify characteristics you exemplify that align with changemaking. Explain how to integrate changemaking into your personal and professional life. |
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3/13-3/17 |
Sustainable development and the UN SDGs Conducting Research, Business and Research Databases |
Discussion Post or Civic Action Scorecard Reflection Describe a social or environmental issue that currently affects society that resonates with you. Explain the historical trajectory of your chosen social or environmental issue, citing at least one source. |
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3/20-3/24 |
Introduction to Design Thinking Building Empathy Design School, The Five Chairs Activity |
Discussion Post or Civic Action Scorecard Reflection Imagine yourself in the user's environment. What would you like to learn more about? What do you already know about this environment? Choose an inspiration method at DesignKit.org to better understand your users. |
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3/27-3/31 |
Systems Thinking, Systems Leadership, & Systems Mapping Apprentice with the Problem |
Discussion Post Use this tool to analyze your social or environmental issue. |
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4/3-4/7 |
Social Innovation Skills Needed for Effective Social Innovation Design Thinking - Ideation
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Discussion Post or Civic Action Scorecard Reflection What questions will provide you with the most helpful insight into your group's challenge? What is a specific problem statement that your group will try to solve for? Choose an ideation method at DesignKit.org to better understand your users.
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4/10-4/14 |
Rapid Prototyping
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Discussion Post or Civic Action Scorecard Reflection Choose an implementation method at DesignKit.org to better understand your users. |
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4/17-4/21 |
Learning by Experimentation |
Discussion Post or Civic Action Scorecard Reflection Conduct a round of testing and report your findings.
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4/24-4/28
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Group Presentations |
Discussion Post or Civic Action Scorecard Reflection Reflect on what you have learned about yourself and the work of changemaking during this semester. |
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Attendance |
Attendance is mandatory and crucial to the successful completion of this course. If illness or personal issues prevent you from attending class, contact me to explain and provide documentation. If you are absent 3 consecutive times without contacting me, you will be dropped from the class. If you miss class, you are responsible for all material covered in class. Assignments are due on the date provided in class. |
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Tardiness |
You must be present for at least two-thirds of the class session to earn attendance credit for that day. |
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Activity Requirements |
This course requires active student participation. You are expected to participate in class discussions, submit online discussion posts, and complete class assignments. |
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Access Students |
Students with a documented learning disability are entitled to certain special accommodations by law. Please visit the ACCESS Disability Services Department (A Building, Rm. 112, or call 305-237-5175) for more information. |
| Academic Honesty | Plagiarism is not tolerated at MDC. Be sure you are familiar with and adhere to MDC’s policies regarding academic dishonesty as described in the Student’s Rights and Responsibilities Handbook, http://www.mdc.edu/policy/student_rights_and_responsibilities.pdf. |
This syllabus may change according to the needs of this class. Any changes will be announced in class and via e-mail to all students. Students are responsible for noticing such changes.