Description
Michelle C. Pautz and Li-Yin Liu bring together expert specialists from a range of backgrounds to examine teaching techniques from diverse public policy learning environments. They explore ways of incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into policy education and engaging students in the study of policy to support learning. The book presents assignment examples that connect theory to real-world policy practice. It also provides guidance on inclusive teaching strategies and how to build rapport with students to enhance their learning.
Teaching Public Policy is a helpful resource for both novice and experienced educators as well as researchers of public policy, political science and public administration. Its discussions around classroom dynamics and nontraditional assignments will help instructors to conceptualize their courses, tackle key challenges, and think about new approaches to student engagement.
About the Author
Edited by Michelle C. Pautz, Professor of Political Science and Associate Dean for Curriculum and Student Academic Success and Li-Yin Liu, Associate Professor of Political Science, Department of Political Science, University of Dayton, USA
Reviews
'The desire of the editors and authors of this engaging book is to support students, many of whom will be future public leaders, to meet complex and challenging public issues. By considering cultural awareness, the importance of pragmatic and applied learning, and the context of public work, the chapters provide invaluable reading for new and seasoned professors alike as they consider how best to teach public policy courses. Highly recommended.' -- Denise Scheberle, Recipient of the American Political Science Association Distinguished Teaching Award and retired clinical professor, University of Colorado Denver, USA
'This book by Pautz and Liu fills a major void in a surprisingly sparse area of pedagogical scholarship in the policy field and as such, is not only overdue but timely. With its treatment of various topics that we all face in deciding how to approach our policy classes, whether a general introductory course or focused on a specific element of the policy process, these chapters are a welcome windfall for the teacher-scholar.' -- Hunter Bacot, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, USA
'In an increasingly polarized world, teaching public policy has never been more challenging. This book offers valuable insights and practical strategies for educators striving to navigate these complexities and improve their teaching every day. Whether you're a seasoned instructor or new to the field, this book can stimulate more effective public policy education in the classroom.' -- Wei-Ting Yen, Institute of Political Science at Academia Sinica (IPSAS), Taiwan
'Teaching Public Policy offers a comprehensive pedagogical approach to modern public policy instruction, enriched with illustrative examples that provide invaluable insights and practical guidance on using AI to enhance learning. It also addresses the cultural challenges of teaching public policy, making it an indispensable reference for educators in the US and abroad.' -- Chien-shih Huang, National Taiwan University, Taiwan
'This volume does an amazing job of examining the questions swirling around the teaching side of public affairs programs about why we do this and how to best do it. I recommend it to everyone in the field, particularly new teachers trying to find their footing.' -- Luke Fowler, Boise State University, USA
Book Information
ISBN 9781035336340
Author Michelle C. Pautz
Format Hardback
Page Count 250
Imprint Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
