Study module timeline

1. 1. Introduction
   2. Preliminary period21 days before ISP
   3. Day 1     Accessibility&Safety
   4. Day 2 Mapping
   5. Day 3 Society
   6. Day 4 Scenario
   7. Day 5 Presentation
   8. Post ISP7 days after ISP

Welcome to the preliminary learning period of three weeks or 21 days! Here you can find the introductory material with which you will be well prepared for the intensive week-long event.

The materials offer you a general introduction to the target groups SAFE works with to develop accessibility in urban destinations. You need to keep in mind that the main objective of the course: to learn ways to develop accessibility in urban areas in an interdisciplinary course that offers new methods and tools to view, understand, develop, and share ideas to make urban areas more accessible and safer.

Target groups SAFE

Access for all
People with Asperger syndrome
Migrant women
Families with children
Elderly people

The course represents the fields of social sciences, safety and security, tourism and hospitality management, and urban design. Study the following materials and carry out the tasks given. Remember your entries in your learning diary.

Your tasks for preliminary period are:

TASK 1

• Read the book or article, which is assigned to you by your institutional teacher.
• Discuss with your group about the book and prepare a presentation based on your book with your team.
• Each member of the group needs to prepare her or himself to give the presentation at the intensive course.
• The presentation should:

–      Last 20 min altogether including the activity.

–      Teach the main idea/ the most important outcomes of the book you read to the other students participating in the intensive course.

–      About half of the time could be used for some kind of activity with the audience. The activity should help them to learn the topic. Other students in the group can help the presenter with the activity.

–      To help you plan the presentation you can:

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Tell the name of the book and explain the main points of the book you read
                  2. How does this book reflect the main objectives of SAFE?
                  3. How can you utilize this information when designing sustainable, accessible, and safe future environments?
                  4. What are the pros and cons of this book? Would you recommend it to the other students?
                  5. Plan a short activity to help other students understand the main points of your article (e.g. guided discussion, Kahoot game, etc.)

TASK 2

Watch the videos and read the materials. Write your thoughts on the target group in your learning diary (link).

TASK 3

Choose one of the target groups and find one person representing the group. Interview the person on their experiences in unfamiliar urban areas; how it is to move around, feeling different in the environment, are there physical difficulties in moving, and walking. Does the place feel accessible, and safe?