What forms of assessment are used for education policy analysis?
Education policy analysis can be assessed through policy and literature reviews, analysis of administrative or assessment data, programme evaluations, and qualitative research such as interviews, observations, document analysis, or case studies. Assignments may also use quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods approaches to examine policy implementation, effectiveness, equity, and costs.
Key points
- Quantitative approaches may include statistical, impact, cost-effectiveness, or cost-benefit analysis.
- Qualitative approaches may examine stakeholder perspectives, policy documents, and implementation contexts.
- Assessment tasks can include essays, research reports, presentations, policy briefs, or data-analysis projects.
Things to check
- The balance of assessment methods depends on the course, department, and level of study; consult the programme’s current module information for specific requirements.