The Dance of Managerialism and Professionalism: A Fresh Perspective on Educational Systems and Reform

This book explores the dynamic interplay between two fundamental but often conflicting forces within the educational landscape: managerialism and professionalism.

Educational reform has long been shaped by a cyclical pattern of tightening and loosening control – an oscillation between the managerial impulse to standardize and the professional need for autonomy. The book examines how this dynamic unfolds in different educational contexts, with a particular focus on the United States and China...