Socialization of Preservice and Novice Teachers: Understanding the Impact of Neoliberal Accountability in Schools

• In Event: Sheraton Roundtable Session 18
  In Roundtable Session: Working Together to Support Teacher Learning: Co-Teaching, Design Thinking, and Professional Learning Communities

Abstract

In our current society and its educational system neoliberal capitalism’s agenda is working to redefine the qualities of learning, overemphasizing standards and accountability at the expense of preparing teachers and students to value the democratic qualities of life. The purpose of this study was to analyze, using a meta-synthesis design, current research and policy analysis literature concerned with socialization of preservice and novice teachers. More specifically, the purpose is to conduct a meta-synthesis of the related literature to determine the salient points and major themes related to socialization of preservice and novice teachers.

Author

• Patrick M. Jenlink, Stephen F. Austin State University