Academic Journal
Embedding Cultural Competency in First-Year Urban and Regional Planning Undergraduates. A Practice Report
| Title: | Embedding Cultural Competency in First-Year Urban and Regional Planning Undergraduates. A Practice Report |
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| Authors: | Cozens, Paul (ORCID |
| Source: | Student Success. 2023 14(1):76-81. |
| Abstract: | This practice report highlights changes made to a first-year unit in an Urban and Regional Planning degree, designed to enhance students' levels of cultural competency. We briefly discuss the history of cultural competency highlighting a lack of application in the field of urban planning. We report on a practical case study where six strategies were developed to enhance students' cultural competency. We reflect on the experience of designing and delivering a unit called Diversity and Cultural Planning. The results from 38 students who completed a cultural competency survey at the start and at the end of term, revealed an increase in overall self-assessment scores of around 12%. As cities become more diverse, this practical case study highlights the need and benefits of enhancing the cultural competency of those who both teach and learn about urban planning. |
| Language: | English |
| Availability: | Queensland University of Technology. QUT Library, GPO Box 2434, Brisbane, OLD 4001, Australia. Tel: +61-07-3138-5345; e-mail: journal@unistars.org; Web site: https://studentsuccessjournal.org/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 6 |
| Publication Date: | 2023 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Urban Planning, Undergraduate Students, Cultural Awareness, Educational Change, Units of Study, Case Studies, Diversity, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Scores, Student Attitudes, Learning Processes, Educational Benefits, Films, Immigrants, Indigenous Populations, Foreign Countries |
| Geographic Terms: | Australia |
| ISSN: | 2205-0795 |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2023 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1382858 |
| ISSN: | 2205-0795 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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