WORKSHOP IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND POLICY ANALYSIS

EDPOL/ELPA/PUBAFFR 765

Theory, research, and practical experience in educational policy analysis, including the social construction of policy problems in education; the design, implementation, and evaluation of policy responses; and the practical and ethical dilemmas of the policy analyst.

ELPA 961

Orients contemporary policy issues in education by connecting education policy to rigorous research evidence, using a theoretically motivated and disciplinary-based approach to understand educational policies, processes, and outcomes. Considers current efforts to "translate" key research findings to practitioners, policymakers, and laypersons in schools and communities, where the results can help improve educational practice and results. Discusses how research evidence from a range of disciplines - including psychology, sociology, social work, and economics - has been, is being, and could be applied to educational practice and education policy.

ELPA 812

Develop, organize, and write a comprehensive literature review focused on a specific research area of individual interest. Learn strategies for effectively researching, synthesizing, and critically evaluating existing scholarship to build a strong foundation for research projects.

ELPA 810

Introduction to inquiry in the field of educational leadership and policy analysis for first semester doctoral students. Provides an introduction to research through engagement with ideas, including identifying and crystallizing meaningful problems, fundamentals of research design, and key challenges in conducting disciplined inquiry.

ELPA 940

Research on and/or discussion of selected topics in educational leadership and policy analysis.