Neoliberalism Across Education: Policy And Practice From Early Childhood Through Adult Learning (Palgrave Studies on Global Policy and Critical Futures in Education)

This book explores the impact of neoliberalism on education in the UK. Drawing on policies across the sector in England as a case study, the author illuminates and analyses the development of neoliberal policy on models of practice. The author explores the theory and philosophy that have come to define neoliberalism, and offers an explanation as to how this has been applied to the education sector in England at various different stages. Informed and scaffolded by years of empirical research in educational contexts, this book interrogates the impact of neoliberalism on educational practice. It will be of interest and value to scholars of neoliberalism and education, as well as practitioners. Acknowledgements Contents Chapter 1: Introduction The Educational Context The Chapters Reflection References Chapter 2: Neoliberalism and Early Years Introduction Technology, Pedagogy, and Neoliberalism Technology Pedagogy and Early Years Key Research Findings on Applying Technology to Pedagogy in the Early Years Concluding Discussion References Chapter 3: Neoliberalism and School Education Introduction Schools and Neoliberalism Theoretical Interpretations of Neoliberalism and Schools Key Research Findings on Neoliberalism and School Education Concluding Discussion References Chapter 4: Neoliberalism, Secondary and Tertiary Education Introduction Schools and FE Theoretical Background Key Research Findings Concluding Discussion References Chapter 5: Neoliberalism and Further Education Introduction FE Mentoring Theoretical Background Key Research Findings Concluding Discussion References Chapter 6: Neoliberalism and Higher Education Introduction HE in FE Theoretical Background Key Research Findings Concluding Discussion References Chapter 7: Neoliberalism and Professional Development in Education Introduction Chapter Research Context Theoretical Background Key Research Findings Concluding Discussion References Chapter 8: Conclusion References References Index