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:

Meeting Dates:
January 10, 17, 24, 31
February 7, 14, 21, 28
March 7, 14, 21, 28
April 4, 11

Meeting Times:
Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30PM

Room: 
SRY 3240

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.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Learning Goals and Outcomes (Policy Processes)
Knowing
Goal/Outcome	Evaluation Items
Gain a broad view and developed understanding of current issues in education policy through theory, research, policy, and practice.
Develop your understanding of tenets, strengths, and limitations of policy processes
a) Understand the principles of policy analysis	Readings
b) Understand the principles of policy design.
c) Understand the principles of policy implementation.
d) Understand the principles of policy evaluation.
Develop an understanding of education policy as situated in BC.	Personal Policy Framework; Policy Analysis Section; Policy Conclusion Section
Survey a range of policy frameworks (Neoliberalism; Social Justice; Welfare;   Feminism; etc.) used to interrogate policy	Readings; Personal Policy Framework Essay; Policy Analysis Section
Thinking and Being
Engage in self-reflection and self-critique regarding your own policy   framework assumptions and explore the limits of your knowledge, thinking   and practice. Consider the frameworks of others in understanding the   diversity of approaches to policy development and application.	In class discussions  Personal Policy Framework essay
Leading and Doing
Explore the role of assessment in the policy and practice of education.	Weekly quizzes and exams
Analyze policy processes in your practice as a leader.	Personal Policy Framework essay
Apply a policy framework to an issue in your practice.	Personal Policy Framework essay
Develop policy recommendations relevant to a theoretical framework and   action research projects.	Policy Analysis Section and Policy  Conclusion Section
a) Identify key policy actors, coalitions, positions, and debates within the   policy area, as appropriate
b) Consider how the policy will interact with education organizations and   systems, as appropriate
c) Consider the ethical issues associated with the policy proposal, as   appropriate

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

SUPPLEMENTAL READINGS AND RESOURCES

GOVERNMENT AND LEGISLATION

Education and Training
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training

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

Labour Relations:
Public Sector Employers' Council Secretariat:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/organizational-structure/ministriesorganizations/central-government-agencies/public-sector-employers-council-secretariat
Confederation of University Faculty Associations of British Columbia (CUFA BC): https://www.cufa.bc.ca
Federation of Post-Secondary Educators: https://fpse.ca

REQUIRED READING:

REQUIRED READING NOTES: