Open AccessComplex Challenges in Policy Implementation
Author(s) -
Deidre M. Le Fevre
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
new zealand annual review of education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1178-3311
pISSN - 1171-3283
DOI - 10.26686/nzaroe.v24i0.6564
Subject(s) - leverage (statistics) , unintended consequences , key (lock) , position (finance) , political science , position paper , public relations , knowledge management , business , computer science , computer security , finance , machine learning , world wide web , law
Efforts to improve education occur in complex landscapes, where policy, research, history, experiences, and communities shape practice in ways that have both intended and unintended outcomes. These landscapes change over time; however, there appear to be several core challenges that persist and which likely influence why it is difficult for policy to improve education in intended, effective and sustainable ways. Drawing on New Zealand and international research, this position paper identifies some of these key challenges and explores possible leverage points to navigate these. These include developing adaptive expertise, engaging key stakeholders in decision making, and developing a learning culture.