Answer to Question #129479 in English for Nondumiso

Question

1. What is meant by ‘accountability’ in the teaching profession?

Answer 1

Accountability in the Teaching Profession

           Accountability in the teaching profession essentially means holding teachers responsible for their actions as it pertains the profession. The primary mandate of the teacher is imparting knowledge using pedagogical skills. The effectiveness with which the teacher employs teaching strategies to provide knowledge is measured using the learning outcomes. Therefore, accountability is ensuring that the teacher meets the outcomes set forth by an appraisal institution.