The Policy Specialist Educator’s Handbook : Competency-Based Approaches for Teaching Strategic Governance

Köpeczi-Bócz, Tamás (2025) The Policy Specialist Educator’s Handbook : Competency-Based Approaches for Teaching Strategic Governance. Tokaj-Hegyalja Egyetem, Sárospatak. ISBN 9786156482297

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This book offers a cutting-edge, competency-based curriculum for training future Policy Specialists professionals equipped to design, evaluate, and communicate policies across complex socio-economic and regulatory environments. Aimed at higher education instructors and curriculum developers, it provides both a conceptual framework and practical guidance for delivering effective policy education.The curriculum focuses on three core competence areas: analytical thinking, strategic decision-making, and stakeholder communication. Structured into twelve interconnected modules, it follows a spiral learning model deepening knowledge while linking theory to real-world applications. Students engage in authentic tasks, including case analyses, simulations, and collaborative role-plays that reflect realistic policy dilemmas.A unique feature of the book is the integration of film and animation elements, designed to enhance narrative understanding and visual engagement. These tools support experiential learning by allowing students to explore decision-making scenarios in an emotionally resonant and accessible format.The teacher is positioned not just as a knowledge provider but as a facilitator, mentor, and reflective guide, creating a learning environment that is safe, participatory, and intellectually challenging. Practical suggestions are provided throughout to support problem-based learning, metacognitive development, and communication skill-building.Combining theory, pedagogy, and creativity, this book is an essential resource for educators preparing students for careers in public policy, economic development, and innovation systems. It bridges academic content with practical skills, cultivating a new generation of policy thinkers ready to shape future governance with responsibility, strategic insight, and professionalism.

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