Accountability in Education
A Philosophical Inquiry
Published on 1. March 1990
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-0-415-90091-1 (ISBN)
Description
In this book, Wagner examines the assumptions underlying criticisms of major institutions for their lack of attention to the ethical and practical ramifications of their policies. This book should be of interest to upper level undergraduates and graduates.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Adult education
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
400 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-90091-1 (9780415900911)
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Content
Part I Forms of Accounting 1. Accounting to Others and Being Answerable 2. Accountability and the Aims of Education Part II The Obigation to Account 3. The Basis for Accountability Relationships 4. Responsibility and the Problem of Determinism Part III Agent Compliance and the Quality of Accountability Relationships 4. Moral and Legal Accountability 6. The Accountability and Moral Development of Students 7. Teacher Accountability: Three Basic Issues 8. Summary and Conclusions.