Teaching Public Policy

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'The desire of the editors and authors of this engaging book is to support students, many of whom will be future public leaders, to meet complex and challenging public issues. By considering cultural awareness, the importance of pragmatic and applied learning, and the context of public work, the chapters provide invaluable reading for new and seasoned professors alike as they consider how best to teach public policy courses. Highly recommended.' -- Denise Scheberle, Recipient of the American Political Science Association Distinguished Teaching Award and retired clinical professor, University of Colorado Denver, USA 'This book by Pautz and Liu fills a major void in a surprisingly sparse area of pedagogical scholarship in the policy field and as such, is not only overdue but timely. With its treatment of various topics that we all face in deciding how to approach our policy classes, whether a general introductory course or focused on a specific element of the policy process, these chapters are a welcome windfall for the teacher-scholar.' -- Hunter Bacot, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, USA 'In an increasingly polarized world, teaching public policy has never been more challenging. This book offers valuable insights and practical strategies for educators striving to navigate these complexities and improve their teaching every day. Whether you're a seasoned instructor or new to the field, this book can stimulate more effective public policy education in the classroom.' -- Wei-Ting Yen, Institute of Political Science at Academia Sinica (IPSAS), Taiwan 'Teaching Public Policy offers a comprehensive pedagogical approach to modern public policy instruction, enriched with illustrative examples that provide invaluable insights and practical guidance on using AI to enhance learning. It also addresses the cultural challenges of teaching public policy, making it an indispensable reference for educators in the US and abroad.' -- Chien-shih Huang, National Taiwan University, Taiwan 'This volume does an amazing job of examining the questions swirling around the teaching side of public affairs programs about why we do this and how to best do it. I recommend it to everyone in the field, particularly new teachers trying to find their footing.' -- Luke Fowler, Boise State University, USA