Seventy five years of public administration teaching and learning in public Administration and development: Looking back and looking forward

Public Administration and Development, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 44(4), P. 315 - 325

Published: June 25, 2024

Abstract Through a narrative review of 75 years research in public administration teaching and learning the journal Public Administration Development , this article focusses on challenges evolution approaches for decolonizing countries. These are contextualised within broader debates discipline administration. Three themes explored: assumption universality knowledge; appropriate contextualization applicability Research interest topic has nonetheless declined recent years, so three areas future suggested: need to support an empirical agenda which privileges experiences managing tensions between imposed indigenous systems; scholars countries critically reflect share their learning; embraces more flexible relational models includes diverse ontologies.

Language: Английский

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Interactive Activity Communications That Support Course Implementation and Instructional Engagement

IGI Global eBooks, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 177 - 226

Published: Feb. 6, 2025

Three participants come together in a multiple case study approach, to analyze learner-focused and instructor-focused interactive activities within distance learning environments. Instructors learners are considered from an instructor perspective, reflecting upon specific experiences, implementing facilitation communication dynamics education courses, learner experience instructional facilitator experience. Equally impactful is the consideration towards extent that has changed during participant's careers as embedded higher field. Additionally, generative artificial intelligence, large language models considerations machine learning, simulations, current future course implementation efforts. Emphasized significant gaps practice literature.

Language: Английский

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Evaluating the impact of Public Administration programs on governance competencies in Ethiopia

Journal of Public Affairs Education, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 25

Published: Feb. 11, 2025

Compared to the developments in both academia and practice of public administration Global North, it continues face challenges establishing a strong foothold South, particularly Africa. Public Administration education introduced Ethiopia 1950s, yet its contribution remains largely unexplored. Grounded Resource Dependency Theory seven competence domains, this study aims: First, assess role fostering governance competencies. Second, examine factors that influence these The findings indicate that, despite variations indices between undergraduate graduate programs, PA has made notable contribution. Access resources faculty expertise strongly competencies development, while unexpected negative effects pedagogical methods warrant further investigation. contributes ongoing discussions on professional relevance It enriches discourse developing countries, extending literature beyond Anglo-Saxon continental Europe.

Language: Английский

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A pathway toward activating social equity in public administration education from the bottom up: The case of the energy and environmental justice educational and advocacy program

Journal of Public Affairs Education, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 30

Published: Feb. 18, 2025

Language: Английский

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Whether Civil Service Commission maps skills to align education, recruitment testing, and training, or marginalize graduates with public administration majors?

Power and Education, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 19, 2025

In the absence of regulatory oversight, private sector recruitment often relies on signaling theory to attract top graduates work in public roles. The debate over whether should adopt or adhere regulated frameworks is ongoing. This study adds discourse education and training mismatches service. Utilizing a quantitative approach encompassing descriptive analysis multinomial logistic regression, Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) Administration Training Centre (BPATC) annual report data was investigated. finds significantly higher proportion science administrative positions compared those with administration degrees. Implementing science-oriented tests, focused secondary curriculum rather than knowledge, boosts presence graduates. Moreover, these excel job training, suggesting there are potential gaps traditional programs. These findings raise concerns about adequacy current educational approaches for service Consequently, call policy reform align programs, initiatives, aiming reduce optimize resource utilization

Language: Английский

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JPAE: At the vanguard of public affairs education

Journal of Public Affairs Education, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 30(1), P. 5 - 7

Published: Jan. 2, 2024

Language: Английский

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ChatGPT in public policy teaching and assessment: An examination of opportunities and challenges

Australian Journal of Public Administration, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 24, 2024

Abstract This paper presents the findings of an innovative assessment task that required students to use ChatGPT for drafting a policy brief Australian Government minister. The study explores how future public perceive ChatGPT's role in both and teaching assessment. Through self‐reflective essays focus group discussions, research looks at limitations identified, demonstrating it struggles produce analytically sound, politically responsive, nuanced recommendations. align with “technoscepticism” theoretical frame, indicating concerns artificial intelligence (AI) tools could undermine good analysis processes. supported greater classroom, increase ChatGPT‐literacy, help learn engage ethically appropriately AI tools, better develop evaluative judgement skills. contributes insights into intersection ChatGPT, assessment, seeks prompt further exploration discussion on implications integrating its education Points practitioners Future service graduates are highly sceptical about value developing policy. They concerned ethical implications, lack transparency, impact may have marginalised communities.

Language: Английский

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Education as an e-resilient system: Empirical insights from stakeholder perspectives in public affairs education

Journal of Public Affairs Education, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 28

Published: Oct. 9, 2024

This paper explores the concept of e-resilience in educational systems, particularly Public Affairs Education, response to COVID-19 pandemic. We investigate drivers and challenges faced by actors from an system perspective, which is conceptualized adjusting Bronfenbrenners' ecological model using dimensions Technology, Human, Intersections levels Macro, Meso Micro, during this global shock. Utilizing a multiple case study approach across Argentina, Nigeria, South Africa, Netherlands, United States, we examine through 36 group interviews involving 41 students, staff, administration, program directors. Our findings reveal that within technological impact overall performance, while human-level disrupt learning pose greater obstacles for system. Despite these challenges, each context exhibits various drivers, providing insights building more robust systems. By better understanding dynamics context, can enhance systems face unprecedented shocks.

Language: Английский

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Public administration's identity crisis: Why decolonizing theory, methods, and instruction is necessary

Public Administration and Development, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 2, 2024

Language: Английский

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Gender and workload in public administration faculty

Journal of Public Affairs Education, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 26

Published: Nov. 5, 2024

Despite efforts to increase diversity in NASPAA-accredited MPA programs, men continue hold most faculty positions, even though women represent the majority of student body and earn doctoral degrees at similar rates men. Previous research suggests this imbalance may stem from unequal workloads, perceptions institutional climate, personal responsibilities. To investigate these issues, study compiled a novel dataset examining gender differences among public administration faculty, focusing on factors that influence job satisfaction retention for women. Findings reveal significant disparities both professional However, workplace environment factors, such as perceived support colleagues administrators, along with sense efficacy, are primary drivers faculty. The authors recommend fostering supportive culture, recognizing women's contributions, implementing equity policies address "leaky pipeline" representation.

Language: Английский

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