Participatory processes (5 cr)
Lappeenranta University of Technology, 2012
Course introduces students to participatory processes that can be utilized in many fields, from urban planning to organizational innovation processes. The course focuses on development of the urban environment. Participatory processes seek to achieve active participation by all members of a group in a decision making process. The course focuses on methods and tools that can be utilized in organizing participatory processes in different fields.
After taking this course, the student is able to identify the pros and cons of participatory processes and select suitable tools and techniques to organize such events. The student also understands the innovative value of the multi-stakeholder approach in different planning and development activities. A a more general level, the course aims to advance the student’s mindset towards open innovation and working in multidisciplinary environments.
Modes of Study:
Interactive lessons 15-20 h, learning diary 35 h, field work and written assignment 80 h, total workload 135 h
Lessons at Saimaankatu 11,(2nd floor), Lahti
Friday 3rd of February 2012, 13:00 – 14:30 Introduction to participatory processes.
Content: What are participatory processes? Pros and Cons. Applicability. Teacher: Suvi Konsti-Laakso (M.Sc. Tech.)
Friday 3rd of February 2012, 14:45 – 17:00 Participation in planning.
Content: Planning and power. Planning and conflict. Deliberative practice. Stakeholder analysis. Teacher: Eira Rosberg (PhL)
Friday 3rd of February 2012, 17:15 – 18:00 Participation in planning.
Content: Participation processes in urban and regional planning, cases. City Architect Harri Kuivalainen
Thursday 9th of February 2012, 13:00 – 17:00 From confrontation to co-creation.
Content: Facilitation and group dynamics. Practical methods - how to manage dynamics of co-creation. Teachers: Anne Pässilä (MA) & Virpi Koskela (MA)
Thursday 23rd of February 2012, 13:00 – 17:00 Exploring citizen e-participation.
Content: E-participation in theory and in policy level. Discussions and practices. Students will need to bring their laptops/tablets to connect individually. If this is not possible please contact suvi.konsti-laakso@lut.fi. Teacher: Itir Agdogan (M.Sc.), University of Helsinki
Thursday 22nd of March 2012, 13:00 – 16:30 Participatory approach in services: Case Social- and healthcare. Internal communication. Conclusions.
Content: Citizen participation in development of public services. Participatory approach and organization internal communication. Conclusions of the course.Teachers: Lea Hennala (M.Sc.) & Suvi Konsti-Laakso (M.Sc. Tech.)
Evaluation:
passed/failed, learning diary and written assignment
Responsible teacher:
Researcher, M.Sc. (Tech.) Suvi Konsti-Laakso, tel. 0400-784495
Registration:
Please, register to training coordinator Heidi Passila heidi.passila at lut.fi, tel. 040-3578697.
Students from the University of Helsinki, please register to Johan Kotze via e-form https://elomake.helsinki.fi/lomakkeet/30923/lomake.html or e-mail johan.kotze@helsinki.fi
Students from other departments and universities, please notice you need to apply for JOO study right according the instructions of your university.
Course is open to all through the LUT OPEN UNIVERSITY see
http://developmentcentre.lut.fi/avoin.asp?show=ohjelma&kid=2490
(Changes are possible)
