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Accountability for learning : how teachers and school leaders can take charge /

Accountability. The very mention of the word strikes fear in the hearts of many teachers and school leaders, leading to confusion and panic rather than improved student achievement. Author Douglas B. Reeves explains how to transform accountability from destructive and demoralizing accounting drills...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Reeves, Douglas B., 1953-
Corporate Author: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Alexandria, Va. : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, ©2004.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • The "A-word" : why people hate accountability and what you can do about it
  • Accountability essentials : identifying and measuring teaching practices
  • The accountable teacher
  • Teacher empowerment : bottom-up accountability
  • A view from the district
  • The policymaker's perspective
  • Putting it all together : standards, assessment, and accountability
  • Appendix A, A sample comprehensive accountability system
  • Appendix B, Tools for developing and implementing an accountability system
  • Appendix C, Contact information for state departments of education and other organizations.