A Pattern Language Approach to Learning in Planning
The aim of this commentary is to present the position that a pattern language approach facilitates, even catalyzes (comparative) learning in planning for young professionals. This position builds on literature and is supported by the research work of six MSc Urbanism graduation projects, in which th...
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| description | The aim of this commentary is to present the position that a pattern language approach facilitates, even catalyzes (comparative) learning in planning for young professionals. This position builds on literature and is supported by the research work of six MSc Urbanism graduation projects, in which the students adopted a pattern language approach. Additionally, these alumni have been asked in retrospect to evaluate their pattern language experiences for their learning. The students say their pattern languages give focus, enrich the knowledge field, are flexible, and they do not prescribe what to do, or how to make a plan. Students see and appreciate the value of the simple, yet thoughtful structure of a pattern with both visual and verbal information. Additionally, they observe that this method enables the connection between disciplines, between theory and practice, and between stakeholders, and that, potentially, it is a helpful tool for all kinds of stakeholders. They refer to the method as a tool for communication, a tool for design and analysis, and a tool for learning. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1be85a7332d6447cbc8c82cae348b3a22022-12-22T00:23:10ZengCogitatioUrban Planning2183-76352020-03-0151586410.17645/up.v5i1.29611335A Pattern Language Approach to Learning in PlanningRemon Rooij0Machiel van Dorst1Department of Urbanism, TU Delft, The NetherlandsDepartment of Urbanism, TU Delft, The NetherlandsThe aim of this commentary is to present the position that a pattern language approach facilitates, even catalyzes (comparative) learning in planning for young professionals. This position builds on literature and is supported by the research work of six MSc Urbanism graduation projects, in which the students adopted a pattern language approach. Additionally, these alumni have been asked in retrospect to evaluate their pattern language experiences for their learning. The students say their pattern languages give focus, enrich the knowledge field, are flexible, and they do not prescribe what to do, or how to make a plan. Students see and appreciate the value of the simple, yet thoughtful structure of a pattern with both visual and verbal information. Additionally, they observe that this method enables the connection between disciplines, between theory and practice, and between stakeholders, and that, potentially, it is a helpful tool for all kinds of stakeholders. They refer to the method as a tool for communication, a tool for design and analysis, and a tool for learning.https://www.cogitatiopress.com/urbanplanning/article/view/2961designlearning in planningpattern languageplanningurbanism |
| spellingShingle | Remon Rooij Machiel van Dorst A Pattern Language Approach to Learning in Planning Urban Planning design learning in planning pattern language planning urbanism |
| title | A Pattern Language Approach to Learning in Planning |
| title_full | A Pattern Language Approach to Learning in Planning |
| title_fullStr | A Pattern Language Approach to Learning in Planning |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Pattern Language Approach to Learning in Planning |
| title_short | A Pattern Language Approach to Learning in Planning |
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| topic | design learning in planning pattern language planning urbanism |
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