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EDLE639 Educational Policy and Governance

10 cp

This unit has been designed to give participants an understanding of issues concerning policy and governance in contemporary education contexts. These issues are especially important at a time when education authorities are exploring appropriate forms of governance to ensure that school and system policies and practices are congruent with the mission of the Church (or other founding authority). The concepts of governance, policy, management and leadership are considered from both Canon and civil law perspectives, and their practical application in a variety of educational contexts is explored. Responsibilities for good governance, policy making, leadership and management are distributed throughout the education contextual setting, and so this unit also addresses the related responsibilities of Church and State authorities, governing bodies, and school communities.

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