11.130
Educational Theory and Practice II
Eric Klopfer
Tue Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, 04-06:00pm, 10-337
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
No listeners
Prereq: 11.129
Level: U 12 units Standard A - F Grading
Concentrates on the theory and psychology associated with student learning. Topics include educational theory, educational psychology, and theories of learning. Student teaching is a key component. Assignments include readings from educational literature, written reflections on classroom observations, presentations on class topics, and practice teaching. Second of a three course sequence necessary to complete the Teacher Education Program.
11.124 also a prerequisite.
Contact: Eric Klopfer, 10-337, x3-2025, klopfer@mit.edu
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11.186
Special Studies in Urban Studies and Planning
Economic Development Planning Skills
Karl Seidman
Tue Jan 16 thru Fri Jan 19, 10am-12:30pm, 3-401
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: 11.203 or permission of instructor
Level: U 2 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit
Planned subjects of instructin for use during IAP only.
This course develops basic skills in analytical tools used for economic development planning. It is designed to prepare students for more advanced coursework in economic development, especially 11.438 "Economic Development Planning" and 11.439, "Revitalizing Urban Main Streets." Topics will include economic data sources, economic base and performance analysis, location quotients, shift-share analysis, retail market analysis, industry and cluster analysis, and assessing economic resources and assets.
Contact: Karl Seidman, 9-511, x3-3964, seidman@mit.edu
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11.957
IAP Special Studies in Urban Studies and Planning
Frameworks of Urban Governance
J. Phil Thompson, Deborah Kobes
Mon Jan 29 thru Thu Feb 1, 01:30-04:30pm, 10-401
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Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Level: H 3 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit
Planned subjects of instruction for use during IAP only.
Urban governance comprises the various forces, institutions, and movements that guide economic and physical development, the distribution of resources, social interactions, and other aspects of daily life in urban areas. This course examines governance from legal, political, social, and economic perspectives. In addition, we will discuss how these structures constrain collective decision making about particular urban issues (immigration, education?). Assignments will be nightly readings and a short paper relating an urban issue to the frameworks outlined in the class. The course is taught by Deborah Kobes and advised by Phil Thompson.
Contact: Deborah Kobes, dik@mit.edu
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11.959
IAP Special Studies in Urban Studies and Planning
Reforming Natural Resources Governance: Failings of Scientific Rationalism and Alternatives for Building Common Ground
Dr. Herman Karl, MIT, Dr. David Mattson, Yale University
Mon Jan 22 thru Fri Jan 26, 01-05:00pm, 1-273
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Limited to 12 participants.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Level: H 2 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit
Special subjects offered during IAP. 11.958 and 11.959 are taught P/D/F.
For the last century, precepts of scientific management and administrative rationality have concentrated power in the hands of technical specialists, which in recent decades has contributed to widespread disenfranchisement and discontent among stakeholders in natural resources cases. In this seminar we examine the limitations of scientific management as a model both for governance and for gathering and using information, and describe alternative methods for informing and organizing decision-making processes. We feature cases involving large carnivores in the West (mountain lions and grizzly bears), Northeast coastal fisheries, and adaptive management of the Colorado River. There will be nightly readings and a short written assignment.
Contact: Dr. Herman Karl, MIT, 9-330, 324-0262, hkarl@mit.edu
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11.963
Special Studies in Urban Studies and Planning
Shenzhen Workshop
Tunney Lee, Zhao Lian
Fri Jan 12 thru Sat Jan 20, 09am-05:00pm, Shenzhen, China
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No listeners
Prereq: Permission of instructor and Spring Planning Workshop
Level: H 6 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit
Small group study of advanced subjects under staff supervision. For graduate students wishing to pursue further study in advanced areas of urban studies and city and regional planning not covered in regular subjects of instruction.
Travel to Shenzhen, China for an eight-day on-site workshop. Students will conduct a survey and evaluation of the previously identified residential neighborhood developed by Vanke Development Co. With the aid of Vanke’s employees, students will use interviews and visual mapping methods to investigate and collect information necessary to make evaluations of the project. A design/planning charrette will be held to generate preliminary ideas. The output of this research will be incorporated in an sustainable housing handbook.
Contact: Tunney Lee, 10-485, x8-7275, tflee@mit.edu
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11.965
Special Studies in Urban Studies and Planning
Reflective Practice, Or How to Give Global Relevance to Local Knowledge
Ceasar McDowell, Claudia Canepa, Sebastiao Ferreira
Mon-Fri, Jan 22-26, 29-2, 09am-12:00pm, Room 1-375, 1/30 & 1/31 meet in Room 7-341
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Limited to 20 participants.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Level: H 3 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit
Small group study of advanced subjects under staff supervision. For graduate students wishing to pursue further study in advanced areas of urban studies and city and regional planning not covered in regular subjects of instruction.
How do you combine your values, professional education and experience to approach complex situations in the real world? How do you learn from your experiences in a timely way to affect your actions? How do you stay up-to-date in a rapidly changing environment? Reflective Practice is an approach that enables you to understand how to use your knowledge in practical situations and combine action and learning in a more effective way. The course aims to help participants go beyond rigid and technical approaches and achieve flexibility and conceptual innovation.
Contact: Ceasar McDowell, 7-307, x3-7587, ceasar@mit.edu
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11.967
Special Studies in Urban Studies and Planning
Economic Development Planning Skills
Karl Seidman
Tue Jan 16 thru Fri Jan 19, 10am-12:30pm, 3-401
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: Permission of instructor or 11.203
Level: H 2 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit
Small group study of advanced subjects under staff supervision. For graduate students wishing to pursue further study in advanced areas of urban studies and city and regional planning not covered in regular subjects of instruction.
This course develops basic skills in analytical tools used for economic development planning. It is designed to prepare students for more advanced coursework in economic development, especially 11.438 "Economic Development Planning" and 11.439, "Revitalizing Urban Main Streets." Topics will include economic data sources, economic base and performance analysis, location quotients, shift-share analysis, retail market analysis, industry and cluster analysis, and assessing economic resources and assets.
Contact: Karl Seidman, 9-511, x3-3964, seidman@mit.edu
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11.968
Special Studies in Urban Studies and Planning
Community Revitalization Workshop
Karl Seidman, Susan Silberberg
Mon Jan 29 thru Fri Feb 2, 09am-05:00pm, New Orleans
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No listeners
Prereq: Permission of instructor and must be registered for 11.439 in the spring semester.
Level: H 3 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit
Small group study of advanced subjects under staff supervision. For graduate students wishing to pursue further study in advanced areas of urban studies and city and regional planning not covered in regular subjects of instruction.
This course will involve students in a week-long field workshop to understand the conditions, issues, and challenges involved in revitalizing a commercial corridor in New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurrican Katrina. Field work will include documenting current conditions, interviewing stakeholders, documenting history, identifying displaced business owners and conducting a community visioning session. Class will address causes and theories of commercial district decline and revitalizaton, post-disaster business and neighborhood recovery, history and current conditions in New Orleans and field research tools.
Contact: Karl Seidman, 9-511, x3-3964, seidman@mit.edu
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