Topic outline

  • Module One

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  • Unit1: Theories of Politics

    • Question and discussion Forum

      What are the different theories of Politics?

      Explain what these terms (concept, models, theories) mean and their relations interms of politics?

      What is political theory? 

      Identify and describe the four perspectives of politics

      What is power? and what are the different dimensions of power?

      Power comes from different sources, name these sources of power? 

      Explain how types of powers influence the school system?

      Explain the relationship between power and authority

      Explain how power and authority is acquired and implemented in the school


    • Read Subunits 1.3-1.7 Lesson
    • Critique-Article Review Assignment
      Opened: Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 12:00 AM
      Due: Saturday, 25 April 2026, 12:00 AM

      Choose 1 article from the 6 provided by the course coordinator and your review using the criteria provided as a guide.

  • Unit2: Politics and Education in PNG

    • The Role of Govt in our Education System Lesson

      the govt influences the education system in how the Education Laws are designed.

      1. The Constitutional Preamble- 2 of the 5 National Goals and Directive Principles 

      - Integral Human Development (IHD) and Equality and Participation

      2. Directives called for an education system that is based on....................................

      3. To design Education Laws, aspects of Devolution Model of Decentralization and Social Democratic models were used

    • Matane Report A Philosophy of Education File
    • Politics and the School Lesson

      Ways to study politics in the school

      1. Through the process of developing and implementing policy

      2. Through the behavior of participants

      3. By looking at the institutions through which participants act

    • Questions and Discussions Forum
      Discuss questions and opinions of this unit 

  • Unit3: Politics and Decision Making

    • Management of Authority and Decision Implementation Lesson
      Opened: Monday, 6 April 2026, 4:58 PM

      Centralization and decentralization  are two basic management systems used

      Centralization is the concentration of authority (admin power) at the top levels of the organizational hierarchy. this is the retention of decision-making authority by top management

      Decentralization is the dispersal of authority and distribution of functions to lower levels of the organizational hierarchy. this is when top management shares decision making authority with subordinates.

    • Discussion Forum
      Due: Monday, 6 April 2026, 5:08 PM

      What is the purpose of decentralization? 

      What is political decentralization and what is its aim and why?

      Explain the concepts of Unitary and Federal States? 

      Compare the Unitary and Federal Government Systems

      What are the different forms of decentralization?

      What are the advantages and disadvantages of centralization and decentralization?

      Describe the state of decision making and authority in the education system in PNG

  • Unit4: Political Ideologies

    • Unit4 political Ideologies Notes File

      This document has additional information on unit4. you need to read and compare with the noted in the study guide

  • Unit5: Nations and Globalization

  • Unit6: Global Politics

  • Unit7: Subnational Politics