Spring 2020 - EDUC 817 G031
Policy Processes (5)
Class Number: 7359
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
This course examines three interrelated aspects of policy studies as a critical function of the educational leadership role: conceptual and theoretical foundations concerning policy, policy actors, and policy processes; current research in the field; and topical issues and problems. It also considers social, economic and political contexts (e.g. technologization, corporatization, pluralism) and how they affect education.
COURSE DETAILS:
Class Dates:
Jan 10/11
Jan 24/25
Feb 7/8
Feb 21/22
Mar 20/21
Class Times:
Fridays: 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturdays: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location:
Surrey Room 5320
COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
COURSE RATIONALE
This course is required for completion of the MEd in Educational Leadership.
DESCRIPTION
This course examines three interrelated aspects of policy studies as a critical function of the educational leadership role: conceptual and theoretical foundations concerning policy, policy actors, and policy processes; current research in the field; and topical issues and problems. It also considers social, economic and political contexts and how they affect education.
Grading
- Participation 5%
- Research Review 5%
- Weekly Quizzes and Exams 20%
- Personal Policy Framework 20%
- Policy Analysis Paper 20%
- Policy Proposal 25%
- Grade Application 5%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Policy theory and practice: McKenzie, Brad and Wharf, Brian. (2016). Connecting Policy to Practice in the Human Services, 4th Edition. Don Mills, ON: Oxford University Press Canada.
ISBN: 978-0-19-901106-3
Policy Writing: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2011). Food Security Communications Toolkit. Rome, Italy: Author. Available: http://www.fao.org/3/a-i2195e.pdf Lesson 4.1-4.3: Writing policy briefs http://www.fao.org/3/i2195e/i2195e03.pdf
RECOMMENDED READING:
SUPPLEMENTAL READINGS AND RESOURCES
GOVERNMENT AND LEGISLATION
Education and Training https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training K-12:
Ministry of Education https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/organizational-structure/ministriesorganizations/ministries/education
Manual of School Law https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/administration/legislation-policy/manual-ofschool-law
Advanced Education:
Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/organizational-structure/ministriesorganizations/ministries/advanced-education-skills-training Private Training Institutions Branch https://www.privatetraininginstitutions.gov.bc.ca/
Legislation:
College and Institute Act: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96052_01
University Act: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96468_01
Royal Roads University Act: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96409_01
Graduate Studies Notes:
Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.
Registrar Notes:
SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.
Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS