ET7750Analysis of policy initiatives related to SDG4
ET7750Analysis of policy initiatives related to SDG4
The aim of this writing frameworkto support the planning and drafting of the 1500-word written piece.
This is a suggested structure and guidance on the content of each element. You are advised to use headings.
Third person should be used throughout the writing.
Element and prompts to support critical thinking and analysis Indicative word count Your notes and citations/references
Title
An analysis of the policy initiatives aligned with the implementation ofSDG (insert the number) Not included in the word count Introduction
Provide an academic definition of the concept of policy. (Week 3)
How do the SDGs align with the definition of policy?
Justify your interest in a specific aspect of SDG 4.
What is the problem of issue that this specific SDG4seeks to address?
Apply the concept of the wicked problem to analyse the wicked problem. (Week 1)
State the research question that guides your policy analysis.
Include (ina table format the full references for the policy initiatives you plan to analyse (not included in the word count). 300 words Critical perspectives on the Sustainable Development Goal 4
What is the purpose of the SDGs?
Provide at least two critical perspectives on the SDG 4 (Week 2).
What is the role of supra-national organizations in implementing SDG 4? Why might their role be problematic?
Provide at least two critical perspectives informed by academic perspectives on the implications of Globalisation for Education (Week 2). You might also want to include the concept of policy borrowing(week 2) or provide a critical perspective from post colonial theory (Week 4 reading).
300 words The policy cycle/policy process
How might the theory of the policy cycle or policychoice process support an understanding of the development and implementation of policy initiatives related to SDG 4?
Evidence understanding of the complex process of policy development and implementation.
Provide one example from SDG 4 that relates to an aspect of the policy process or policy cycle.
You can include a figure of the policy process or policy cycle (not included in the word count).
See Week 3. 300 words Method
Provide a definition of policy analysis as a research method.
What might be the strengths/limitations of working with documents?
What is qualitative content analysis? How did this method enable you to address the research questions? How did you refine the coding manual/categories?
Provide a short descriptive account of your process for content analysis. What did you find challenging?
See Weeks 5 and 6. 400 words Conclusion
Provide a summary of your findings.
From your perspective why is policy analysis a valuable tool for those working in the field. 200 words References
Your list of references is expected to reflect the weekly reading list for the module.
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