Debunking Neoliberal Governance in School Systems and Individual Subjectivity: Data-Driven Dismantling and Discursive Deconstruction Moosung LEE, Yonsei University
摘要: In this keynote speech, I will present several studies, drawn from my own work and collaborations, that delve into how neoliberal governance has shaped our school systems and individual subjectivity. In the first half of my speech, I will empirically demonstrate whether neoliberal governance, particularly emphasizing accountability and autonomy in schools, is effective across different countries. Using fuzzy set analysis with OECD PISA data, I will present contrasting findings against OECD's neoliberal policy advice, which is closely aligned with new public management perspectives. In doing so, I will emphasize the crucial role of educational equality in making school systems effective, while also revealing that educational equality has gradually worsened in many countries and societies since 2003. To place this global phenomenon in a local context, I will provide an emerging overview of the education inequality situation in Hong Kong, focusing on its connection to international schooling, particularly IB schools.
In the second part of my speech, I will shift the focus to discuss individual subjectivity under neoliberal influences. I will concentrate on debunking neoliberal discourses embedded in the concepts of lifelong learners and global citizens, which are often prioritized as primary educational goals and missions in many school organizations. I will explicate how innovative ideas such as lifelong learning and global citizenship have been appropriated as best-selling education commodities. Through my keynote speech, I aim to provide insights into exploring alternative perspectives and voices to bring about change in our schools and society. |