ABSTRACT

This paper discusses the phenomenon of teacher awards with particular reference to one bestowed in Spain. This phenomenon is analysed in line with the consequences of free market ideology in education and the ideology of influencers and followers. Drawing on qualitative research based in participant and non-participant observation, in-depth interviews and document analysis, the results show that education practice was determined by the award requirements, and complying with its criteria became the overriding objective. The need for recognition was highlighted but critical views were also brought to light in relation to the notions of microcelebrities, performativity, individualism and competitiveness. The paper contributes to critical reflections on the already existing controversies regarding awards in education and specifically those presented to individuals. School teachers’ perceptions of and reasons for participating in these initiatives and the repercussions in their classrooms are examined.

摘要

本文讨论了教师奖的现象，特别提到了西班牙授予的教师奖。这一现象的分析与自由市场意识形态在教育中的后果以及影响者和追随者的意识形态一致。通过基于参与者和非参与者观察、深入访谈和文件分析的定性研究，结果表明，教育实践是由奖励要求决定的，遵守其标准成为首要目标。强调了认可的必要性，但也提出了与微名人、表演性、个人主义和竞争力等概念有关的批评意见。这篇论文有助于批判性地反思关于教育奖项的现有争议，特别是那些授予个人的争议。研究了学校教师对参与这些举措的看法和原因，以及他们在课堂上的反响。