III - Excellence in Planning Education

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    Master Programme in Planning and Sustainability Département Aménagement et Environnement, Polytech Tours University of Tours
    (AESOP, 2019) Galland, Daniel; Deffner, Alex; Pinho, Paulo
    The Master Programme in Planning and Sustainability delivered at the University of Tours brings together the following aspects of quality in planning education: — Academic curriculum: • A comprehensive study programme within the fields of spatial planning and sustainable development with a strong emphasis on research, leading a majority of graduates towards the pursuit of a PhD. • A high;level academic environment within a School of Engineering (Polytech Tours). — Teaching!pedagogy:!! • A delivery of planning knowledge with emphasis on theory, methodology and professional skills. • An assortment of pedagogical approaches including inter alia research;based teaching, problem;based learning, case;based work, seminars and internships. — Elements of distinctiveness: • A distinctive focus on research with a strong emphasis on the environmental dimension in planning. • An interdisciplinary planning programme that connects the social sciences with engineering. • The only planning programme in France entirely taught in English with a strong connection to UN Habitat, leading to a high degree of internationalisation.
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    Master Programme in Urban, Regional and Environmental Planning (Department of Architecture University of Palermo)
    (AESOP, 2019) Galland, Daniel; Deffner, Alex; Pinho, Paulo
    The Master Programme in Urban, Regional and Environmental Planning delivered at the University of Palermo brings together the following aspects of quality in planning education: — Academic curriculum: • A comprehensive study programme in spatial planning that encompasses the urban, regional and environmental dimensions of planning education. • A high1level academic environment within the Department of Architecture allowing graduates to pursue careers in either practice or academia. — Teaching pedagogy: • A well1integrated planning programme with a strong interconnection between theoretical courses and planning studios. • An assortment of pedagogical approaches combining traditional teaching methods with interactive and cooperative learning, including project simulation, peer1learning, participatory practices involving local communities, and internships. — Elements of distinctiveness: • A unique spatial planning programme in Southern Italy, with a high degree of internationalisation. • A professionally1recognised planning programme allowing graduates to enrol to the Italian Association of Architects, Planners, Landscape Architects and Conservators after passing a state exam. • A distinctive focus in policy1making and management supplemented by urban design skills.