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International Journal of Excellent Leadership 2026, Vol. 6(1) 89-100
Transformation of Education in the Neoliberal Era
pp. 89 - 100
Publish Date: June 30, 2026 | Single/Total View: 0/0 | Single/Total Download: 0/0
Abstract
When making improvements in education, developing solutions to educational problems, and designing more equal and fair learning environments, it is important to understand the phenomenon of globalization, the policies implemented in relation to it, and their effects. This review study discusses the effects of neoliberal education policies on curricula, standardized tests, and the teaching profession at the global level, while drawing on selected national examples to illustrate how this transformation is reflected in different educational contexts. The review method was used, and the relevant literature was examined in line with the purpose of the study. Ideas and claims were brought together and discussed in light of the reviewed studies. In this context, the study first presents a general overview of global education and then discusses global motifs in curricula. The following section addresses what standardized tests actually measure and how these tests can be viewed from a different perspective. Finally, in light of these discussions, the transformation of the teaching profession is examined and presented from a critical perspective. This study aims to offer policymakers, practitioners and researchers a perspective for achieving a more inclusive educational environment.
Keywords: transformation of education, neoliberal policies, teaching profession, standardized tests, curriculum
APA 7th edition
Birgun, B.A. (2026). Transformation of Education in the Neoliberal Era. International Journal of Excellent Leadership, 6(1), 89-100.
Harvard
Birgun, B. (2026). Transformation of Education in the Neoliberal Era. International Journal of Excellent Leadership, 6(1), pp. 89-100.
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Birgun, Burcu Altun (2026). "Transformation of Education in the Neoliberal Era". International Journal of Excellent Leadership 6 (1):89-100.
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