Educational Policy

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Know the influence of social policy on the development of the current educational system.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Explain political influence on the educational system.

  • 1.2.

    Analyse the effect of political influence on young people's educational achievement.

2.

Be able to analyse current debate and controversy regarding educational policy.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Analyse a controversial issue currently being debated by educators and society in general.

3.

Be able to review the extent to which public views are taken into account when educational policy is being developed.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Evaluate the extent to which the public can shape educational policy.