Course

Policy implementation as a strategy to improve schools and early childcare (DUH158)

Facts

Course code DUH158

Credits (ECTS) 5

Semester tution start Spring

Language of instruction English

Number of semesters 1

Exam semester Spring

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Introduction

Politicians as well as the public are engaged in development of the best of education and development in schools and childcares. The institutions are governed by politicians through laws, curriculums, framework plans and instructions. However, the changes wanted from the politicians, needs to be implemented by the heads and teachers in order to come through. Research has shown that the way from a political enactment to change in the classroom is a long and complicated road.

The purpose of this course is to focus on research-based knowledge on implementation in educational settings, included organizational factors affecting the implementation process.

Content

This PhD course consists of four days combining lectures and seminars. The students will meet updated knowledge on implementation and implementation research. There will be seminars that include possibility to present and discuss own research on implementation.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

Participants develop

  • an in-depth understanding of implementation theory and strategies
  • knowledge on international research on implementation in educational settings
  • awareness of how organizational contexts influence the implementation process

Skills:

By the end of the course participants will be able to

  • consider relevant contextual aspects that might promote or inhibit implementation in educational settings when planning a project
  • reflect on their role as researchers on implementation projects

Competencies:

Participants will

  • have a knowledge-based understanding of the complexities connected with implementation in educational settings, and of implementation as organizational learning.

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Exam

Essay or paper presentation

Weight 1/1

Marks Passed / Not Passed

Either: A 4000-word essay, based on a chosen theme relevant to the subject of this course. The chosen theme has to be approved from the faculty in charge of the course beforehand. Or: A paper presentation in the seminar part of the course. The abstract and the manuscript of the presentation (about 2000 words) has to be handed in. The chosen theme has to be approved from the faculty in charge before the course.

Coursework requirements

4 days teaching/seminar
Active participation in lectures and seminars at the workshop. Self-study. Participation at least 80 %.

Open for

Students enrolled in a doctoral program. If available places other faculty can participate.

Course assessment

The faculty decides whether early dialogue will be held in all courses or in selected groups of courses. The aim is to collect student feedback for improvements during the semester. In addition, a digital course evaluation must be conducted at least every three years to gather students’ experiences.

Contact

Course teacher:
Ida Holth Mathiesen
Course coordinator:
Sigrun Karin Ertesvåg
Course teacher:
Andreas Østbø Fidjeland
Study Program Director:
Hein Berdinesen
Course teacher:
Neil Humphrey

Offered by

Faculty of Arts and Education

Centre for Learning Environment

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