11.130
Educational Theory and Practice II
Eric Klopfer
Tue Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, 04-06:00pm, 10-401
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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11.178
IAP Special Studies in Urban Studies and Planning
Human Rights in the Middle East: Israel-Palestine as a case study
Dr. Anat Biletzki
Mon-Fri, Jan 7-11, 14-18, 01-03:00pm, 8-119
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: —
Level: U 3 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit
Planned subjects of instruction for use during IAP only.
This course will present the troubled situation of human rights in such charged contexts as Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and mostly Israel-Palestine. We will present and examine the data on human rights organizations, on advocacy and other activities and on routine and exceptional violations by addressing some issues that are particularly germane to the area, such as land and housing rights, immigration and family unification, water and sanitation, and humanitarian intervention. This will be followed by an analysis of the implications of human rights violations - accusations of war crimes, problems of identity and questions of treason and betrayal - with a final discussion centering on the use (or abuse) of human rights for political agendas.
Contact: Dr. Anat Biletzki, E38-278, 324-1435, anatb@mit.edu
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11.956
Special Studies in Urban Studies and Planning
Progressive Planning at DUSP and Beyond
Ceasar McDowell, Amber Bradley, Dulari Tahbildar
Mon Jan 28 thru Fri Feb 1, 05-07:30pm, 3-401
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: —
Level: H 2 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit
In this discussion-based community building course, MCP students will reflect on radical planning perspectives and how they relate to a DUSP education. The course will draw on readings and will incorporate daily writing exercises. We will address issues of leadership and how planning and community organizing are interconnected. Within this framework, we will explore how students can shape their MCP experience in a meaningful way. Additionally, students will receive support in identifying opportunities—at MIT and beyond—to explore and address social justice goals. The course will be held over dinner, brown bag or potluck-style
Contact: Ceasar McDowell, 7-307, x3-7587, ceasar@mit.edu
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11.957
IAP Special Studies in Urban Studies and Planning
Special Problems in Architectural Design, Taipei International Workshop: Retrofitting Central Xizhi for Livability
Adèle Naudé Santos, Meejin Yoon, Dennis Frenchman
Tue Jan 15 thru Thu Jan 31, 09am-05:00pm, Info Mtg 11/14 12:30 3-309
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 17-Nov-2007
Limited to 12 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: Permission of instructor Permission of instructor Open to MArch level 2 & 3, SMArchS
Level: H 6 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit
Planned subjects of instruction for use during IAP only.
Supplementary work on individual or group basis. Registration subject to prior arrangement for subject matter and supervision by staff.
During the bubble economy of the 60s and 70s, Xizhi, a satellite city to Taipei, was densely over built. The uncontrolled growth resulted in an environment lacking in the qualities that define urban ‘livability.’ Minimal public facilities or open space and chaotic roadways severing the urban fabric resulted in a pedestrian unfriendly environment. The central area, housing 40,000 people in an area of 4 km X 2 km, will be the focus of the workshop. The purpose is to make Xizhi a livable and physically reconnected environment employing both temporal and permanent strategies. The challenge is to “retrofit” this area, inserting spaces and functions into the existing urban fabric without massive clearing.
Students submit a 1-page statement of interest and abbreviated portfolio featuring one or two design projects. May also register under 4.199.
Contact: Peggy Cain, 7-231, 253-0241, peggym@MIT.EDU
Web: http://sap.mit.edu/people/students/iap/
Contact: Peggy Cain, 7-231, 253-0241, peggym@MIT.EDU
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11.958
IAP Special Studies in Urban Studies and Planning
Getting Things Implemented: Strategy, People, Performance and Leadership
Xavier de Souza Briggs
Mon Jan 14 thru Fri Jan 18, 10am-01:30pm, 5-217
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: —
Level: H 3 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit
Developed with the needs and interests of planners in mind, this course is a fast-paced, case-driven introduction to developing strategy for organizations and projects, managing operations, recruiting and developing talent, taking calculated risks, measuring results (performance), and leading adaptive change, for example where new mental models and habits are required but also challenging to promote. We will use real-world decision problems and opportunities—from the public, private, and nongovernmental/nonprofit sectors—to cover a range of leading concepts and implementation tools. Note: There will be a reading assignment (on Stellar) for the first class. Written assignments include brief exercises during the week plus a take-home final exam due 1/23/08.
Contact: Xavier de Souza Briggs, 9-521, x3-7956, xbriggs@mit.edu
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11.959
IAP Special Studies in Urban Studies and Planning
Human Rights in the Middle East: Israel-Palestine as a case study
Dr. Anat Biletzki
Mon-Fri, Jan 7-11, 14-18, 01-03:00pm, 8-119
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Level: H 3 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.
This course will present the troubled situation of human rights in such charged contexts as Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Saudi-Arabia, Egypt, and mostly Israel-Palestine. We will present and examine the data on human rights organizations, on advocacy and other activities, and on routine and exceptional violations by addressing some issues that are particularly germane to the area, such as land and housing rights, immigration and family unification, water and sanitation, and humanitarian intervention. This will be followed by an analysis of the implications of human rights violations – accusations of war-crimes, problems of identity, and questions of treason and betrayal – with a final discussion centering on the use (or abuse) of human rights for political agendas.
Contact: Dr. Anat Biletzki, E38-278, 324-1435, anatb@mit.edu
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11.963
Special Studies in Urban Studies and Planning
Shenzhen Workshop
Tunney Lee, Zhao Liang
Sat Jan 12 thru Wed Jan 23, 09am-05:00pm, Shenzhen, China
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
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 professional staff, 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 the workshop will be incorporated into the Spring Planning Studio.
Contact: Tunney Lee, 10-485, x8-7275, tflee@mit.edu
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11.967
Special Studies in Urban Studies and Planning
Landscape Ecology and Ecological Policy Design
Herman Karl, Charles Curtin, MUSIC Scholar-in-Residience, MIT
Mon Jan 28 thru Fri Feb 1, 01-04:00pm, 2-151
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: Permission of instructor
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.
ENROLLMENT IS NOT LIMITED TO DUSP STUDENTS
Landscape ecology is the study of pattern and process integrating human and natural systems. In this course we examine how human action, climate, and natural processes interact to structure socio-ecological systems. Core concepts are ecological complexity and the role of scale. The course is designed to be a foundation for understanding environmental change and the process of designing environmental science and policy.
Contact: Herman Karl, 9-330, x4-0262, hkarl@mit.edu
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