Define the meaning of the term ‘education for social change’. Demonstrate two or more instances from the article where education is presented as a vehicle for social change.

Task 1: Critical Review of an Article

1.Title of the Research Article Selected

2.Conceptual Approach identified in the research article (50 words max)

3.Topic  statement – outline the main argument from the research article (100 words max)

4.Define the meaning of the term ‘education for social change’. Demonstrate two or more instances from the article where education is presented as a vehicle for social change. (250 words max).

5.Define the meanings of the term ‘inclusive pedagogy’ Identify two or more instances of inclusive pedagogy in a global context. (250 words max).

6.Supporting argumentation – What evidence is used in the research article that could be used to support arguments you could present in the policy brief?  (250 words max).

7.Concluding Statements and Further Implications for education policy and practice. (250 words max).

How do you think that the research article contributes to debates on pedagogy for inclusion and social change? How do these debates relate to the broader context of globalisation?

Task 2 

Policy Brief Template 

You should use the headings in the Policy Brief Template. Remove the blue text underneath each heading before you submit your work.

(up to 3000 words)

1. Title

• The title needs to catch the attention of the reader and compel her/him to read on and so needs to be descriptive, punchy, and relevant.

2. Executive Summary/ Overview (100 words) 

• Describe the education problem to be 
• State why the current approach/policy needs to be changed.
• Suggest 3 main recommendations for action.

3. Outline Concepts and Interpretations of globalization Relevant to Education (300 words) 

• Chosen conceptual approach ii) Internationalist;
• Outline the concept you have selected using a range of theoretical readings.

 

4. Literature Review that Analyses a Pressing Problem in Education (700 words) [Seminar Leaders: This relates to LO6, LO2 and LO5]

• Give a clear statement of the pressing problem in education 
• State the importance/urgency of the problem and why it is relevant including who is affected by this problem
• Provide an overview of the root causes of the problem ensuring to back such claims with supporting evidence (i.e. references to the wider literature).
• In this overview of the root causes of the problem you should refer to 
• Education policy/legislation that is relevant to the problem
• Education practice that is relevant to the problem 

 

5. Critique of Current Approaches and inadequacy of current global policies in tackling the issue of inclusive education (500 words)

[Seminar leaders: This relates to LO2 and LO5].

• A short overview of the way the problem is currently dealt with and the weaknesses or limitations of current policies. Ensuring to back any claims you make with supporting evidence (i.e. references to the wider literature). 
• Illustrate why and how the current or proposed approach is failing.
• Who is being excluded by the current policy?(Consider how intersectionality impacts different people).
• Refer to at least two policies or pieces of global legislation in this section.

 

6. Outline Different Stakeholder   Perspectives on this Problem in Education: You may Refer to The Conceptual Approach You Previously Selected (see question 3). (300 words) [Seminar Leaders: This relates to LO6 and LO1].

 

7.Outline how your chosen conceptual approach helps us understand this problem better (500 words) [[Seminar Leaders: This relates to LO1 and LO2]

• State which conceptual approach has been selected.[This should be the same one as selected in question 3].
• Use the chosen conceptual approach to examine key issues in education
• What are the benefits of using this conceptual approach to examine this issue or problem?

 

8. Policy recommendations (600 words) [Seminar Leaders: This relates to LO2 and LO5].

• Detail what changes need to be made to existing policy in light of the limitations you outlined in the analysis
• Propose why an alternative approach should be adopted and list what the potential benefits might be.
• Suggest specific practical actions that need to be taken or measures that need to be implemented
• Include a closing sentence re-emphasizing the importance of the proposed recommendations.

 

9. References 

• Include a reference list in Harvard Style– make sure the referencing is consistent (see Cite Them Right).