Policy Matters
Perspectives, Procedures, and Processes
Published on 13. November 2023
208 pages
978-1-80382-481-9 (ISBN)
Description
Never have policy initiatives been so important than in today's society. Neoliberal manifestations, climate change, civil rights movements, and governmental reactions to these issues have created a backdrop where greater education in policy analysis and development is vital. Policy is often created for accruing power, expanding privilege, and further marginalizing oppressed groups. Educating policy developers and consumers is but one means of harnessing the positive power of policy while restraining the tendencies to pervert policy for the betterment of a powerful hegemonic elite.
Policy Matters: Perspectives, Procedures, and Processes demystifies policy, exploring how it may truly be transformative in combatting hegemonic and neoliberal incursions into the educational arena. The traditional theory / practice divide is overcome here, uniquely, as educational policy is united with educational reality to empower educators, education stakeholders, and citizens to use policy, policy development, and policy initiatives for the betterment of society as a whole.
Policy Matters: Perspectives, Procedures, and Processes demystifies policy, exploring how it may truly be transformative in combatting hegemonic and neoliberal incursions into the educational arena. The traditional theory / practice divide is overcome here, uniquely, as educational policy is united with educational reality to empower educators, education stakeholders, and citizens to use policy, policy development, and policy initiatives for the betterment of society as a whole.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Bingley
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
File size
2,08 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-80382-481-9 (9781803824819)
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Other editions
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David C. Young | Robert E. White | Monica A. Williams
Policy Matters
Perspectives, Procedures, and Processes
Book
11/2023
Emerald Publishing Limited
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Persons
Dr. David C. Young is a Full Professor in the Faculty of Education at St. Francis Xavier University, Director of the Frank McKenna Centre for Leadership, and a Resident Fellow of the Brian Mulroney Institute of Government.
Dr. Robert E. White began his teaching career in 1972, and since 2003, has been a member of the Faculty of Education at St Francis Xavier University, where he currently holds the position of Senior Research Professor.
Dr. Monica A. Williams previously served as an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at St. Francis Xavier University, and a school and system leader in the public education system of Nova Scotia.
Dr. Robert E. White began his teaching career in 1972, and since 2003, has been a member of the Faculty of Education at St Francis Xavier University, where he currently holds the position of Senior Research Professor.
Dr. Monica A. Williams previously served as an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at St. Francis Xavier University, and a school and system leader in the public education system of Nova Scotia.
Content
Chapter 1. So, What is Policy, Anyway?
Chapter 2. Policy, Power, and Politics in Education
Chapter 3. Policy Alignment: Connecting School, District, and System Policies
Chapter 4. Contemporary Models of Policy Development
Chapter 5. The Policy Continuum
Chapter 6. The Roles of Educational Leaders in the Policy Process
Chapter 7. Policy Implementation
Chapter 8. Bridging Policy-Practice Gaps and Building Policy Capacity
Chapter 9. Leadership of Change
Chapter 10. Navigating the Policy Process: Intended and Unintended Consequences
Chapter 11. Conclusion
Chapter 2. Policy, Power, and Politics in Education
Chapter 3. Policy Alignment: Connecting School, District, and System Policies
Chapter 4. Contemporary Models of Policy Development
Chapter 5. The Policy Continuum
Chapter 6. The Roles of Educational Leaders in the Policy Process
Chapter 7. Policy Implementation
Chapter 8. Bridging Policy-Practice Gaps and Building Policy Capacity
Chapter 9. Leadership of Change
Chapter 10. Navigating the Policy Process: Intended and Unintended Consequences
Chapter 11. Conclusion
