Impetus for our Food Design course:

In a recent Gallup survey in the United States (US), 43% of all fifth through 12th graders said they hoped to launch their own business someday, yet only 7% claimed to have any experience that would help them prepare for this.

While this Food & Design course is not the panacea, it is our aspiration that the platforms for students to be involved actively in planning, collaboration and creative exploration would provide them the springboard to build on the entrepreneurship experience they are seeking for.

References:

Fullan, M., Langworthy, M., & Barber, M. (2014). A rich seam : how new pedagogies find deep learning. London: Pearson.  https://michaelfullan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/3897.Rich_Seam_web.pdf

Gallup. (2013b). “Kids Offer to Save Economy; America Says No Thanks.”  The Gallup Blog. October 1, 2013. Retrieved from: http://thegallupblog.gallup.com/2013/10/kids-offer-to-save-economy-america-says.html