(2004) and write an essay in which you apply the themes discussed in the three
chapters to education politics. Your
essay should address the following items:
1. What political principles or themes does Matthews
present in the three chapters?
2. Demonstrate how the political principles
emphasized in the three chapters have been or might be applied by an education
leader or education policy activist at the federal, state, and/or local levels.
3. Should people engaged in or affected by
education politics be aware of the principles discussed in the three
chapters? Why or why not? Include critical analysis of the three
chapters.
Required Headings
There is a major grade deduction if these
required headings are missing. Begin
the writing process by entering these bold-font headings into your Word file:
Introduction
Identify the three chapters discussed. (about ¼ – ½ page)
Key
Principles
Identify the key principles for each of the
three chapters discussed.
(about 1½ pages, perhaps ½ page per
chapter discussed)
Application
to Education Politics, Policy, and Leadership (about 4 pages)
Discuss items 2. and 3. above.
Conclusion
(about
½ page)
Citations: Cite at least one other course reading. You may cite external sources as appropriate. However, the paper should focus on applying
and critically analyzing the three Matthews chapters plus one other course
reading.
Length: 6-7 double-spaced pages, 12 point font. Do not exceed 7 pages.
