ELM 6243: Educational Policy and Planning

Welcome to ELM 6243: Educational Policy and Planning. This module is designed to equip postgraduate students doing Master's programme in Educational Leadership and Management at the University of Rwanda-College of Education with knowledge, skills and attitudes related to educational policy and planning. Hence, the central objective of this module is to introduce you to the process of policy formulation/reforms and planning, approaches to educational planning, statistics for educational planning, and demographic aspects of educational planning.  

Module Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

1. Describe the process of planning and policy formulation,

2. Identify and explain the functions of educational planning, 

3. Explain the rationale for educational planning, 

4. Describe different approaches to educational planning,

5. Develop an inspiring vision and practical mission statements,

6. Develop a strategic plan and other plans in line with the vision, mission and other educational policies, 

7. Write a research based policy brief

8. Monitor and evaluate educational policies and plans

9. Identify strategies to address the challenges of educational policy and planning

10. Appreciate the role of planning and policy formulation in meeting societal needs. 

Facilitator:

Dr. Philothere Ntawiha,

School of Education,

E-mail: ntaphilos@gmail.com