Title: Advanced Policy Paper Development and Group Work Strategies
Attendance:
– 4 students absent (Mesra, Sajad, Timur, Badam)
– 1 student attended online due to illness (Hafaza)
Topics Covered:
1. Introduction to Capstone Policy Paper
– Structure similar to initial policy brief
– Emphasis on depth for problem identification and policy proposal
– Final paper length: 7-9 pages in pairs
2. Attendance and Submission Issues
– Offered extended deadline with penalty for late policy brief submissions
3. Pair Work Formation
– Pairs assigned for capstone paper
– In-person and online groups formed, with one cross-group pairing
4. Policy Paper Sections and Strategies
– Problem Identification: Context and background, stakeholder analysis, comparative analysis
– Policy Solution: Proposal, implementation roadmap, budgeting and resources, monitoring and evaluation
5. Policy Spheres Assignment
– Groups assigned specific policy spheres: Education, Environmental, Public Health, Economics
6. Brainstorming Session
– Groups brainstormed potential problems within assigned spheres
– Initial research conducted to ensure availability of data
Actionable Items:
– Address late submission penalties and ensure all students are aware of extended deadlines
– Resolve group pairing for Hamdam due to partner absence
– Send out instruction sheet on e-course for assignment background
– Ensure students refine their chosen topics with available empirical data
– Provide further guidance on stakeholder analysis and comparative analysis as needed
Homework:
– Finalize policy problem selection and conduct preliminary research
– Begin drafting outline for policy paper sections, considering division of labor within pairs
– Prepare for next class: further development of policy paper outline and review of key concepts
– Capstone policy paper due December 22nd before midnight
Additional Notes:
– The teacher should check for Tuba’s email regarding her submission to address her concerns about the deadline
– Monitor the progress of pair work, ensuring effective communication and collaboration
– Encourage students to submit their assignments earlier if possible for timely grading