EDU 898 - Policymaking and Evaluation in Educ

Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

This course delves into critical aspects of educational policy-making, reform, and planning, focusing on evidence assembly, policy implementation, and monitoring/evaluation. Participants study key interest groups and stakeholders shaping policy, mastering techniques like stakeholder mapping, negotiation, and communication of solutions. Perspectives explored with case studies include policymaking and evaluation for K-12 and policymaking and evaluation for higher education. By analyzing real-world scenarios, educators gain insight into effective policy strategies tailored to diverse educational contexts.