Casualisation, the Gig Economy, and Piece Work in Education

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Casualisation, the Gig Economy, and Piece Work in Education

Dilemmas for Leaders in Times of Increasing Precarity

Occupational and industrial psychology Educational strategies and policy Educational administration and organization Higher education, tertiary education

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Language: English

Published by: Routledge

Published on: 8th August 2025

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9781040405109


Overview

This book examines a range of ethical complexities associated with precarious work across educational sectors internationally.

Focus and Content

Our aim is to examine the experiences of the increasing reliance on casual and temporary employment in education settings for all educators. This volume brings together academic chapters, focused on the affective, ethical and practical challenges faced by all educators working in highly casualised contexts, while working to provide quality education for all students. These chapters are complemented by reflections from a variety of educators and educational leaders, who have navigated ethical dilemmas related to precarious employment across sectors from early childhood to higher education.

Impacts and Future Directions

When viewed together, the chapters and reflections highlight the impacts of neoliberal market-driven policies on the education sector and work to present a series of possible ‘pathways forward’ for education workers navigating this precarious terrain.

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