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WORLDVIEW AND EDUCATION POLICY
Schlitz et al. (2011) provide a simplified definition of worldview as “the ways in which we make sense and meaning of the world around us” (p. 1). While the construction of a worldview is largely unconscious, they propose that individuals can consciously acquire the skills and capabilities needed to understand their own worldviews. These same skills can be applied to increase awareness and acceptance of the worldviews of others, granting these views legitimacy (even when they seem at odds with one’s own sense-making) without having to actually adopt their worldview (Schlitz et al., 2011). Worldview is expansive and encompasses self-interest, social, political, economic, and religious values and ideologies.
In this Discussion, you will debate the effect of education policy on groups with divergent worldviews. You will be asked to agree or disagree with a stimulus question. You will proceed to make an informed argument for your position based on the reading and your experience.
Post your response to the following question:
Are education policies more likely to polarize or unite groups with divergent worldviews?
Make an informed argument for your perspective and cite specific examples from the reading and your personal and/or professional experience. Be specific!
Required Reading Stone, D. (2012). Policy paradox: The art of political decision making (3rd ed.). New York, NY: W. W. Norton and Company, Inc.
Chapter 15, “Rights”
Chapter 16, “Powers”
Focus on two additional strategies for solving public policy problems. As you read the final two chapters of Stone’s book, reflect on the worldview underlying the use of these policy solutions.
Schlitz, M., Vieten, C., Miller, E., Homer, K., Peterson, K., & Erickson-Freeman, K. (2011). The worldview literacy project: Exploring new capacities for the 21st century student. Links to an external site.New Horizons for Learning, IX(1) (Johns Hopkins University School of Education).
* Note: The Worldview Literacy Project is now the Worldview Explorations™ Project.
Focus on the influences on an individual’s worldview and how this impacts their interactions with situations and others with differing worldviews.
Tikly, L. & Barrett, A. M. (2011). Social justice, capabilities and the quality of education in low income countries. Links to an external site.International Journal of Educational Development, 31(1), 3–14.
Focus on Tikly and Barrett’s advocacy of an alternative worldview for understanding education quality in low-income countries. How does worldview influence their understanding of quality? This article should stimulate your thinking regarding the Discussion prompt.
W. K. Kellogg Foundation. (2001).Logic model development guide. Links to an external site. Battle Creek, MI: Author.
Focus on the theory approach logic model described in the guide, especially the significance of assumptions, outcomes, and impact. You will be using the logic model to evaluate an education policy/program in the module Assignment.
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