VCW Application at Colégio Sagrado Coração de Maria
Enhancing school food services through collaborative problem-solving.
Professor Elsa Lopes explains the impact of applying the VCW in Colégio Sagrado Coração de Maria.
This project explores the impact of applying the Value Creation Wheel (VCW) framework at Colégio Sagrado Coração de Maria to address the challenge of improving school food services. The analysis focuses on the co-creation process involving students, parents, and school staff.
Overview:
Colégio Sagrado Coração de Maria used the VCW framework to address concerns about school food services. The project aimed to create a collaborative problem-solving process involving students, parents, and school staff. The VCW framework was used to guide the process, focusing on defining the problem, generating ideas, selecting criteria, narrowing down solutions, and implementing prototypes.
Process:
The school engaged students and parents in a collaborative process to identify and prioritize solutions for improving school food services. Students were surprised to be asked about their concerns and actively participated in group work to create solutions. Parents were involved in a homework assignment that allowed them to discuss their concerns and suggest solutions. The school plans to involve teachers and staff in the next phase of the project.
Key Takeaways:
Collaborative Problem-Solving is Effective: Involving students, parents, and staff in the problem-solving process generates diverse and innovative solutions.
Students Feel Empowered: Students feel heard and empowered when they are involved in addressing issues that affect them.
Family Engagement is Valuable: Involving parents in the process creates opportunities for quality family time and strengthens the school-family partnership.
VCW is a Versatile Tool: The VCW framework can be applied to various challenges in the school environment, including curriculum development and conflict resolution.
Conclusion:
The application of the VCW framework at Colégio Sagrado Coração de Maria demonstrates the effectiveness of collaborative problem-solving in addressing school-related challenges. The project has empowered students, engaged parents, and created a foundation for continuous improvement in school food services. The school believes that the VCW framework is a valuable tool that can be integrated into the curriculum to equip students with problem-solving and decision-making skills for the future.