Socialization of Educational Leaders in an Era of Neoliberal Accountability

• In Event: 35.062 - From Leadership Candidate to School Leader: Preparation, Mentoring, Socialization, and Practice

Abstract

At present in 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 leaders, 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 educational leaders to identify specific ideological patterns affecting leadership preparation.

Author

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