Accountability in Education: A Philosophical Inquiry
by Robert B Wagner;B Wagner Robert (9780415906258)

As news stories circulate that American students are lagging far behind their foreign counterparts in math and science, the issue of "accountability"--holding teachers more responsible for students' achievement--gains momentum. President Bush's "America 2000" plan would implement standardized, national testing for all students; and parents and communities alike charge that many of the ills plaguing our educational system would disappear if teachers were held more accountable. But what is "accountability?" Is it best understood in terms of results? Do taxpayers and parents really have a "right to know"?
"Accountability in Education" probes the taunting questions surrounding the debate over accountability. Bringing a philosophical perspective to bear on the subject, author Robert Wagner examines the validity of the assumptions, charges and ideas behind this complex issue. He analyzes accountability relationships in schools; the responsibility students have for the quality of their own education; and relates the issue of accountability in education to questions of moral and legal obligation in areas such as business, government and law. Wagner's cogent analysis not only contributes to our understanding of accountability as a philosophical topic, but deepens the discussion around one of the most major issues facing educators today.

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