Policy Studies for Educational Leaders An Introduction

Name: Policy Studies for Educational Leaders An Introduction
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ISBN: 9780136157274

ISBN-10: 0136157270

ISBN-13: 9780136157274

Edition: 3rd 2009

Authors: Frances C. Fowler

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Written by a leading name in the area of educationional policy, the third edition of this comprehensivenbsp;book once again encourages future educational leaders to be proactive rather than reactive, and equips them with an understanding of educational policy and the important political theories upon which it is based.nbsp;nbsp;Coverage not only addresses theory, analysis, development, and implementation of educational policy, but also explores the reasons for change in educational policy, ways to track its evolution, and techniques for influencing its ultimate destination. Finally, it wraps up with a look at the history of educational policy that helps put everything that has come before…

Book details

List price: $148.20
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 3/8/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 432
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.452
Language: English




Policy - What It Is and Where It Comes From Why Study Policy?


Defining Policy


The Transformation of the Education Policy Environment


The Policy Process


The School Leader and Policy Studies



Power and Education Policy


Defining Power


Discourse and Power


The Three-Dimensional Model of Power


Power in Educational Settings


Ethical Issues Surrounding Power



The Economy and Demographics


Why Analyze the Policy Environment?


The Economic Environment


Demographics and the Policy Environment


Implications for Education Policy


How About Large New Investments in Schools?



The Political System and Political Culture


The Importance of the Less Obvious


The U.S. Political System


Implications of the Political System for School Leaders


Political Culture



Values and Ideology&n