Neoliberalism and Education

The neoliberalization of education is a complex process that involves diverse material and structural changes to curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment. This collection showcases creative and unanticipated examples of the adoption and adaptation of neoliberal practices, both collective and individual, illustrating the insidiousness of neoliberal reform and suggesting that its trajectory is uncertain and unfixed. The papers address different aspects of the neoliberalization of education, including market thinking and practice, uneven geography, and the potential for the production of subjectivities to refuse or subvert neoliberal identities.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 04 April 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The ongoing neoliberalization of education is a multifaceted and relentless process that involves significant changes in curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment. It reshapes the very essence of what it means to be an educational subject, challenging traditional notions of knowledge, authority, and responsibility. This collection showcases innovative and unexpected examples of the adoption and adaptation of neoliberal practices, both at the collective and individual levels. These examples not only expose the insidious nature of neoliberal reform but also suggest that its trajectory is uncertain and unfixed.

The neoliberalization of education is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that encompasses a wide range of material and structural changes within educational systems. It involves a reorganization of the curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment practices to align with market-driven principles and ideals. This process has led to the commodification of education, where education is viewed as a product to be sold and marketed to students and parents.

One of the key aspects of neoliberalization is the emphasis on individualization and choice. Neoliberal policymakers argue that students should have the freedom to choose their education and their career paths based on their interests and preferences. This approach promotes competition and marketization within the education system, as schools and universities strive to attract students by offering a wide range of programs and courses.

Another aspect of neoliberalization is the reduction of government intervention in education. Neoliberal policymakers believe that the market should be left to regulate itself, and that government should play a minimal role in education. This has led to the privatization of education, with private companies and organizations taking over the provision of education services.

Neoliberalization also involves the introduction of performance-based assessment and evaluation systems. These systems measure student performance based on standardized tests and other metrics, and they prioritize outcomes over processes and critical thinking. This approach has led to a focus on rote learning and test preparation, rather than on developing students' broader skills and knowledge.

Furthermore, neoliberalization has led to the commodification of education and the reduction of public funding for education. Neoliberal policymakers argue that the market should provide the funding for education, and that government should not interfere in the educational system. This has led to cuts in public funding for education, particularly in areas such as public schools and universities.

Despite these challenges, there are also examples of resistance and dissent against neoliberalization in education. Educators. Educators and activists have been working to challenge the dominant narrative of neoliberalization and to promote alternative approaches to education that prioritize the social, emotional, and intellectual development of students. These approaches often emphasize the importance of community, collaboration, and social justice in education, and they seek to create learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and supportive of all students.

One example of resistance to neoliberalization is the movement for public education. This movement advocates for the provision of free, high-quality public education for all students, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. Public education supporters argue that education is a public good that should be accessible to all, and that it is the responsibility of the government to provide funding for education.

Another example of resistance to neoliberalization is the movement for educational equity. This movement seeks to address the disparities in education that exist between different groups of students, such as students of color, students from low-income families, and students with disabilities. Educational equity advocates argue that all students should have access to high-quality education, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status, and that schools should be designed to meet the unique needs of all students.

In conclusion, the ongoing neoliberalization of education is a complex and multifaceted process that involves significant changes in curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment. It reshapes the very essence of what it means to be an educational subject, challenging traditional notions of knowledge, authority

The ongoing neoliberalization of education is a complex and multifaceted process that involves significant changes in curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment. It reshapes the very essence of what it means to be an educational subject, challenging traditional notions of knowledge, authority, and responsibility. This collection showcases innovative and unexpected examples of the adoption and adaptation of neoliberal practices, both at the collective and individual levels. These examples not only expose the insidious nature of neoliberal reform but also suggest that its trajectory is uncertain and unfixed.

The neoliberalization of education is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that encompasses a wide range of material and structural changes within educational systems. It involves a reorganization of the curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment practices to align with market-driven principles and ideals. This process has led to the commodification of education, where education is viewed as a product to be sold and marketed to students and parents.

One of the key aspects of neoliberalization is the emphasis on individualization and choice. Neoliberal policymakers argue that students should have the freedom to choose their education and their career paths based on their interests and preferences. This approach promotes competition and marketization within the education system, as schools and universities strive to attract students by offering a wide range of programs and courses.

Another aspect of neoliberalization is the reduction of government intervention in education. Neoliberal policymakers believe that the market should be left to regulate itself, and that government should play a minimal role in education. This has led to the privatization of education, with private companies and organizations taking over the provision of education services.

Neoliberalization also involves the introduction of performance-based assessment and evaluation systems. These systems measure student performance based on standardized tests and other metrics, and they prioritize outcomes over processes and critical thinking. This approach has led to a focus on rote learning and test preparation, rather than on developing students' broader skills and knowledge.

Furthermore, neoliberalization has led to the commodification of education and the reduction of public funding for education. Neoliberal policymakers argue that the market should provide the funding for education, and that government should not interfere in the educational system. This has led to cuts in public funding for education, particularly in areas such as public schools and universities.

Despite these challenges, there are also examples of resistance and dissent against neoliberalization in education. Educators and activists have been working to challenge the dominant narrative of neoliberalization and to promote alternative approaches to education that prioritize the social, emotional, and intellectual development of students. These approaches often emphasize the importance of community, collaboration, and social justice in education, and they seek to create learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and supportive of all students.

One example of resistance to neoliberalization is the movement for public education. This movement advocates for the provision of free, high-quality public education for all students, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. Public education supporters argue that education is a public good that should be accessible to all, and that it is the responsibility of the government to provide funding for education.

Another example of resistance to neoliberalization is the movement for educational equity. This movement seeks to address the disparities in education that exist between different groups of students, such as students of color, students from low-income families, and students with disabilities. Educational equity advocates argue that all students should have access to high-quality education, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status, and that schools should be designed to meet the unique needs of all students.

In conclusion, the ongoing neoliberalization of education is a complex and multifaceted process that involves significant changes in curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment. It reshapes the very essence of what it means to be an educational subject, challenging traditional notions of knowledge, authority, and responsibility. This collection showcases innovative and unexpected examples of the adoption and adaptation of neoliberal practices, both at the collective and individual levels. These examples not only expose the insidious nature of neoliberal reform but also suggest that its trajectory is uncertain and unfixed.

Weight: 498g
Dimension: 180 x 254 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032182568