Reflective Planning Practice: Theory, Cases, and Methods

Reflective Planning Practice: Theory, Cases, and Methods employs structured, first-person reflection to unveil the artistry of planning practice, highlighting the significance of professional reflection. The book offers planners reflections on past experiences and prompts for reflection during planning episodes, utilizing a reflection framework in seven case studies written by planning educators. The cases showcase practical judgments, practical takeaways, and the authors' personal perspectives, emphasizing the role of context in shaping planning practice.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 344 pages
Publication date: 20 October 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The art of planning practice is unveiled through the structured, first-person reflection approach employed in Reflective Planning Practice: Theory, Cases, and Methods. While the value of professional reflection is widely acknowledged, there exists a gap between acknowledging its importance and actively engaging in it. This book addresses this challenge by offering planners thoughtful reflections on past experiences, as well as prompts for introspection during planning episodes. It presents a reflection framework and applies it in seven captivating case studies authored by experienced planning educators who also practice. These cases vividly showcase practical judgments made during the planning process, along with valuable takeaways for practitioners. The planners employ a blend of logic, emotion, convention, and innovation, drawing from their personal experiences, purposes, and professional styles. They interpret the rich context underlying the cases, encompassing various theories, sociopolitical aspects, workplace settings, and roles. The book aims to awaken students and practitioners to the immense opportunities that arise from adopting a pragmatic, reflective approach to planning practice.

The art of planning practice is unveiled through the structured, first-person reflection approach employed in Reflective Planning Practice: Theory, Cases, and Methods. While the value of professional reflection is widely acknowledged, there exists a gap between acknowledging its importance and actively engaging in it. This book addresses this challenge by offering planners thoughtful reflections on past experiences, as well as prompts for introspection during planning episodes. It presents a reflection framework and applies it in seven captivating case studies authored by experienced planning educators who also practice. These cases vividly showcase practical judgments made during the planning process, along with valuable takeaways for practitioners. The planners employ a blend of logic, emotion, convention, and innovation, drawing from their personal experiences, purposes, and professional styles. They interpret the rich context underlying the cases, encompassing various theories, sociopolitical aspects, workplace settings, and roles. The book aims to awaken students and practitioners to the immense opportunities that arise from adopting a pragmatic, reflective approach to planning practice.

Weight: 570g
Dimension: 158 x 232 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367258689