Open AccessTo Be Accountable in Neoliberal Times: An Exploration of Educational Policy in Ecuador
Author(s) -
Enma Campozano Aviles,
Maarten Simons
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
policy futures in education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.574
H-Index - 16
ISSN - 1478-2103
DOI - 10.2304/pfie.2013.11.1.1
Subject(s) - accountability , restructuring , context (archaeology) , neoliberalism (international relations) , public administration , political science , quality (philosophy) , public policy , economic growth , sociology , economics , political economy , paleontology , philosophy , epistemology , law , biology
The ascendancy of neoliberal modes of governing has caused a shift in accountability practices in the public sector, including in the field of education. This shift can be observed in the accountability regimes introduced into education systems around the world. They reflect a strong focus on quality assurance/control and efficiency in order for countries to be able to survive in a global competitive environment. Increasingly operating in a global context, Ecuador also engaged in a series of policy initiatives to restructure accountability in its educational system. Based on a critical analysis of recent accountability policies in Ecuadorian education, this article determines the regime ofaccountability that is promoted in Ecuador today and discusses the emerging tensionsstatus: publishe
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