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: Received: 6 February 2024 / Approved: 7 February 2024 / Online: 7 February 2024 (13:12:52 CET)
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Soler, S.; Rosser Limiñana, P. Reimagining Urban Heritage: Counter-Mapping as a Disruptive Tool in the Transformation of Sustainable and Touristic Cities. Preprints2024, 2024020428. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.0428.v1
Soler, S.; Rosser Limiñana, P. Reimagining Urban Heritage: Counter-Mapping as a Disruptive Tool in the Transformation of Sustainable and Touristic Cities. Preprints 2024, 2024020428. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.0428.v1
Soler, S.; Rosser Limiñana, P. Reimagining Urban Heritage: Counter-Mapping as a Disruptive Tool in the Transformation of Sustainable and Touristic Cities. Preprints2024, 2024020428. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.0428.v1
APA Style
Soler, S., & Rosser Limiñana, P. (2024). Reimagining Urban Heritage: Counter-Mapping as a Disruptive Tool in the Transformation of Sustainable and Touristic Cities. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.0428.v1
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Soler, S. and Pablo Rosser Limiñana. 2024 "Reimagining Urban Heritage: Counter-Mapping as a Disruptive Tool in the Transformation of Sustainable and Touristic Cities" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.0428.v1
Abstract
This study assessed the impact of counter-mapping on university students' perception and knowledge of their cities, focusing on cultural diversity, urban dynamics, and social challenges. Using a quasi-experimental design with pretests and posttests in the province of Alicante, Spain, changes in the understanding of urban geography, everyday life, and cultural diversity were analyzed among 54 Geography Didactics students. Likert scale surveys and open-ended questions were employed, complemented by statistical and qualitative analyses, to measure knowledge and perceptions before and after the counter-mapping project. The results indicate that although quantitative correlations did not show statistically significant significance, qualitative analysis revealed significant and profound learning. Participants uncovered the hidden layers of their urban environments and gained a better understanding of the complexities and challenges of their cities. The project promoted the development of critical skills such as analytical thinking, active research, and effective communication, proving to be a valuable pedagogical tool that surpasses the limitations of traditional teaching methods and encourages active and committed citizenship. This inclusive and multidimensional approach enriches the diversity of experiences and knowledge, significantly contributing to the teaching of urban subjects, community engagement, and social responsibility, laying the groundwork for proper tourist, cultural, social, or urban planning of city spaces.
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