The dance of managerialism and professionalism : a fresh perspective on educational systems and reform / Xingyuan Gao.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gao, Xingyuan, 1985- Author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Management--Philosophy.

Management.

Professional employees.

Educational change.

Education and state.

School management and organization.

Physical Description:

xii, 146 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2026.

Summary:

"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. Tracing the evolution of reform efforts, examining the tension between managerialism and professionalism, and rethinking the use of data in decision-making, it argues for a shift from top-down control to "data-informed sensemaking," ultimately advocating for educational systems in which professionalism "leads the dance" and ensures that they truly serve students, teachers, and communities. The book will appeal to scholars, students, and practitioners in the fields of educational management, leadership, administration, and policy"-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version Gao, Xingyuan, 1985- Dance of managerialism and professionalism

ISBN:

9781041087298

1041087292

9781041088110

1041088116

OCLC:

1509731707

Publisher Number:

90102436106