Activate: Social Action in landscape Architecture Design Education

Authors

  • Helen Mclean
  • Jane Shepherd

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34900/lr.v9i1.150

Abstract

This paper is a reflection on the teaching approach adopted in two landscape architecture design studios where students were engaged in developing design projects and campaign strategies informed by personal understandings of action and advocacy for and with communities. The approach was a deliberate application of principles from advocacy theory enmeshed in an educational philosophy of learner-centeredness and the intent was for students to develop strong individual senses of awareness and empowerment in an environment that value personal interests and learning. An evaluation of the approach as an attempt to position landscape architecture as social practice is provided.

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Published

01-06-2004

How to Cite

Mclean, H., & Shepherd, J. (2004). Activate: Social Action in landscape Architecture Design Education. Landscape Review, 9(1), 210–214. https://doi.org/10.34900/lr.v9i1.150

Issue

Vol 9, No 1 (2004)

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Peer reviewed papers featured in roundtable sessions

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