The Course explains how to develop planning, urban and architectural design teaching or training initiatives with an action-oriented approach, by describing the meaning, and possible methods and tools of Action Learning. It focuses specifically on the engagement with vulnerable and marginalised populations.

The Course aims to provide instructors with an analytical framework and practical methods and tools to autonomously develop an Action Learning project in the fields of planning, urban and architectural design.

Introduction video

Course curriculum

    1. Disclaimer

    2. Introduction

    1. Module 1.1 Action Learning, learning outcomes

    2. What is Action Learning?

    3. Principles of engagement

    4. Quiz module 1.1

    5. Module 1.2 Contexts, concepts, challenges, learning outcomes

    6. Inclusive urban development: challenges and opportunities

    7. Housing migrants and refugees: challenges and opportunities

    8. Quiz module 1.2

    1. Module 2.1 Situating, learning outcomes

    2. From a bird’s eye view to a situated approach

    3. Mapping San Siro: a situated experience

    4. The added-value of situating approach. Key points and warnings

    5. Quiz module 2.1

    6. Module 2.2 Mapping learning outcomes

    7. Mapping as a method of critical enquiry

    8. Social Mapping: an experience from Bungamati, Nepal

    9. Quiz module 2.2

    10. Module 2.3 Engaging learning outcomes

    11. What does engagement mean in Action Learning and why is it important?

    12. How to engage? Lessons from Vance Avenue Collaborative

    13. Quiz module 2.3

    1. Module 3.1 Envisioning learning outcomes

    2. The agency of projective design for inclusive urban transformations

    3. Building visions, scenarios and design strategies in Guayaquil

    4. Quiz module 3.1

    5. Module 3.2 Communicating learning outcomes

    6. Co-producing and socializing video and digital media contents

    7. CampUS Social TV: a participatory communication experience

    8. Quiz module 3.2

    1. Module's 4.1 learning outcomes

    2. Evaluating an Action Learning project: which methods and tools?

    3. Action Learning: what for? A reflection on possible outcomes

    4. Quiz module 4.1

    5. What we learned, critical issues

About this course

  • 36 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Demonstrate critical awareness about the role and practice of designers and planners working with communities.

  • Explore a variety of methods and tools for enacting an Action Learning project.

  • Acquire methods and tools which will enable you to design an Action Learning initiative and evaluate its outcomes in relation to both learners and communities.

Certification

You will receive a certificate of completion for Action Learning for Inclusion. You will receive 5 SACE points.

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