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10. When working on a public policy
issue it is essential that everyone share similar points of view.
 Correct! The answer is false.
The involvement of individuals with varying views
is critical to achieving successful policy. Many policy issues arise from
conflict between groups of individuals. By creating an environment that
allows for conflicting beliefs allows for a productive resolution process.
Other elements that are necessary for public policy
education are:
 A Structured Process
that conveys an understanding of what is going on and underscores that
different viewpoints are being heard and understood.
Ground Rules that can
serve as a basis for operating and which express mutual respect of all
viewpoints shared.
A Broad Perspective
to encourage participants to look beyond the immediate issue and vision
the issue at a higher/larger level.
Shared Information
that is available to all participants.
Identified Goals, those
that are identified as being contrasting and those that share a common
basis.
Seek Mutually Acceptable
Solutions by using an alternative/consequence process and group brainstorming.
Realization that the
Process is Continual, as not all consequences can be anticipated.
Evaluation to determine
what worked during the process and the effect of the resolution.
Resources:
Dale, D. D. and Hahn, A. J. (eds.). 1994.
Public Issues Education: Increasing Competence in Resolving Public Issues.
Public Issues Education Materials Task Force of the National Public
Policy Education Committee and PLC and PODC subcommittees of the Extension
Committee on Organization and Policy. Madison, Wisconsin: University
of Wisconsin-Extension.
http://www.ncpa.org National Center for
Policy Analysis
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