Researching Education Policy Ethical and Methodological Issues 1st Edition by David Halpin ISBN 9780750703451 075070345X

The methodology researching of educational policy is the subject of this book. It takes a “behind the scenes” look at the conducting, the analysis and the interpretation of research carried out into educational policy issues revolving around the 1988 Education Reform Act.; The contributors draw on their project research experience to demonstrate the breadth of issues lionked with such policy research, and cover the gender and power balance between interviewer and interviewee, the difficulties resulting from different ideological stances of researchers and researched, and difficulties in finding links between research and policy.

Researching Education Policy Ethical and Methodological Issues 1st Edition Table of contents:

Chapter 1: Understanding Education Policy Research

• Defining Education Policy and its Impact on Practice
• The Role of Research in Shaping Education Policy
• Key Approaches to Policy Research in Education
• Historical Context of Education Policy Research
• Education Policy Research in the Modern Era

Chapter 2: Ethical Issues in Education Policy Research

• The Nature of Ethical Dilemmas in Education Research
• Protecting Participants: Informed Consent and Confidentiality
• Ethical Challenges in Policy Implementation Studies
• The Role of Power and Politics in Educational Research
• Navigating Conflicts of Interest in Policy Research

Chapter 3: Methodologies for Education Policy Research

• Quantitative vs. Qualitative Approaches to Policy Research
• Survey Research and Statistical Methods in Education Policy Studies
• Case Studies and Comparative Analysis in Education Policy
• Action Research as a Methodology in Policy Implementation
• Using Mixed-Methods Approaches in Policy Research

Chapter 4: Political Dimensions of Education Policy Research

• The Influence of Political Context on Education Research
• The Role of Policymakers and Stakeholders in Shaping Research Questions
• Advocacy and Policy Analysis: Ethical Implications
• Engaging with Policy Networks and Political Interests
• Balancing Objectivity and Advocacy in Policy Research

Chapter 5: Data Collection and Analysis in Education Policy Research

• Designing Effective Research Instruments: Surveys, Interviews, and Focus Groups
• The Challenges of Data Collection in Education Policy Studies
• Analyzing and Interpreting Policy Data
• Using Data to Inform Educational Policy Decisions
• Ethical Considerations in Data Management and Reporting

Chapter 6: Evaluating Education Policies: Methodological Approaches

• Formative and Summative Evaluation in Policy Research
• Program Evaluation Techniques for Education Policies
• Assessing the Impact of Educational Interventions
• The Role of Outcome Measures and Indicators in Evaluation
• Ethical Issues in Policy Evaluation and Impact Studies

Chapter 7: Education Policy and Social Justice

• The Intersection of Education Policy and Equity
• Addressing Inequality in Education Through Policy Research
• Evaluating Policies for Marginalized and Disadvantaged Groups
• The Role of Education Research in Promoting Social Justice
• Policy Research for Sustainable and Inclusive Education

Chapter 8: Researching International Education Policy

• Comparative Education Policy Research: Challenges and Opportunities
• Globalization and its Impact on Education Policy
• Ethical Issues in Cross-Cultural Education Research
• International Organizations and their Role in Shaping Education Policy
• Case Studies of Global Education Policy Implementation

Chapter 9: Challenges and Future Directions in Education Policy Research

• Emerging Issues in Education Policy and Research Methodology
• The Impact of Technology on Education Policy Research
• The Role of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in Education Policy
• Responding to Changing Educational Landscapes and Global Challenges
• The Future of Education Policy Research: Opportunities and Ethical Dilemmas

Chapter 10: Conclusion: Reflecting on the Ethics and Methods of Education Policy Research

• Key Insights on Conducting Ethical and Effective Policy Research
• The Role of Education Policy Research in Shaping a Fairer Society
• Conclusion and Final Thoughts on the Path Forward

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