Accountability Systems
What accountability systems means
Vertical and horizontal accountability, inspection, and performance reporting in education.
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Vertical accountability in an education system runs:
- Between schools and higher authorities such as districts and ministries
- Only between pupils
- Between two neighbouring schools
- Between parents and market traders
Working: Vertical accountability follows the hierarchy — schools answer upwards to district offices, GES and the ministry.
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Related skills
Other Accountability & Ethics in Education skills in Contemporary Governance Issues in Education Management and Practice, at the same point in the course.
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