This book includes twelve newly commissioned and carefully curated chapters each of which presents an alternative planning history and theory written from the perspective of groups that have been historically marginalized or neglected. In teaching planning history and theory, many planning programs tend to follow the planning cannon – a normative perspective that mostly accounts … Continue reading
Dorina just started teaching a condensed module titled ‘UPAD 4-249 Theory and Models of Spatial Development’ at the German University of Technology (GUtech). Located in Muscat, the capital of Oman, GUtech was founded in 2007 and has already graduated nearly 1500 students. It is affiliated with RWTH Aachen University in Germany and has a highly … Continue reading
This study examines the conceptualizations of planning research by more than 200 Masters students enrolled in planning schools located throughout four continents. The study is set in the context of theories on the two main traditions of planning thought: ‘planning as a social science’ and ‘planning as design’. The findings reveal that planning students typically … Continue reading
Our Planning Theory course (PLAN4001 / PLAN7120), coordinated and taught by Dr Dorina Pojani since 2015, was Highly Commended (i.e., won 2nd price) in AESOP’s Excellence in Teaching Award competition. AESOP is the Association of European Schools and Planning and UQ|UP is an Associate Member. Continue reading
Following the established tradition in our Planning Theory course, on Tuesday undergraduate planning students played Polis PowerPlays: A game of complex interactions. How to play PPP? Watch the instructions by the game master, Dr Ralf Muhlberger. Some student reactions to the game: “It was a great game and activity to boost your negotiation, communication and … Continue reading
A serious game called Polis PowerPlays, which is being developed by Dorina Pojani and a group of colleagues, was played for the second time at UQ with Planning Theory students. Continue reading