Ethics university real world planning

Ethics university real world planning

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  The University ofReal World Planning Marijoan Bull, PhD AICP, Westfield State University Assistant Professor, Geography & Regional Planning Mark Hamin, PhD, University of Massachusetts Director, Master of Regional Planning Program September 21, 2012
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  By three methodswe may learn wisdom: -first, by reflection, which is noblest; -second, by imitation, which is easiest; and -third by experience, which is the bitterest. - Confucius
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  Knowing-in-action is theprofessional knowledge that practitioners actually use, as distinct from the theoretical, scientifically derived knowledge that technical-rationalist approaches assume that they used. - Donald Schon The Reflective Practitioner
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  AICP Code ofEthics (A.3.). “We shall examine the applicability of planning theories, methods, research and practice and standards to the facts and analysis of each particular situation and shall not accept the applicability of a customary solution without first establishing its appropriateness to the situation. We shall contribute time and resources to the professional development of students, interns, beginning professionals, and other colleagues. We shall continue to enhance our professional education and training.”
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  TASK ONE: Pair Off—onestoryteller and one active listener. Tell the story of a recent planning “success” you were involved with. Try to wrap up the story in under 3 minutes. The listener asks questions aimed at understanding the success of the project. For instance, the listener will explore what made it successful, and what explicit and implicit ideas about the criteria for success are embedded in the story. Three (3) minutes for listener to respond; then reverse roles.
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  In other words, wedon't store experience (as though it were 'information' or 'data'); we story it. Richard Winter Professional Experience and The Investigative Imagination Awareness of one’s own intuitive thinking usually grows out of practice in articulating it to others. Donald Schon, The Reflective Practitioner
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  TASK TWO: You havea large index card. You are to write a story of a work project or interaction you were involved with that ended problematically. Read through your story. Re-write the ending of the story—how would you approach it differently based on the lessons learned from this experience? Share whatever insights you have with others at the table.
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  Ethics and Reflection ETHICALFRAMEWORKS FOR DECISIONMAKING Utilitarianism Greatest good for the greatest number; outcomes based. Rules and Moral Imperatives Absolute principles not to be compromised- equal treatment for all; universal application. Virtue or Character Developing moral character through actions; emergent self- realization as a situated moral agent. Ethics of Care/Relationship Perspective of the importance of relationships and the weight of caring. Making decisions that acknowledge interconnections and consider the vulnerabilities and needs of individuals involved.
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  • TASK FOUR: TASK THREE: Think about an ethical dilemma you have faced as a planner. Jot down the basic dimensions of the problem. How would you characterize it: An issue of conflict of interest/corruption ? An issue of serving more than one master ethically? An issue of truth versus loyalty? An issue of short term versus long term needs? An issue of specific versus community interest/inequitable benefits, costs and/or risks? Other – you define. Consider how you resolved it – Did you consult a mentor? Did you recuse yourself? Did you consult the AICP code? What ethical framework did you use to resolve the conflict? How might you have resolved the issue on a different basis? Are you at ease with how the issue was resolved? Share the dilemma with others.
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  We do notthink ourselves into new ways of living, we live ourselves into new ways of thinking. - Richard Rohr