Accountability and Culture of School Teachers and Principals: An Eight-country Comparative Study

Accountability and Culture of School Teachers and Principals explores the degree to which teachers and principals in eight countries view themselves as taking responsibility, working by clear standards, reporting transparently, and accepting feedback. It draws on data from Canada, China, Hungary, Israel, the Netherlands, Spain, South Africa, and Zimbabwe to examine the relationship between cultural values and accountability levels, and the role of organizational support and key school personnel in school reforms.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 170 pages
Publication date: 09 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Accountability and Culture of School Teachers and Principals delves into a comprehensive examination of the extent to which teachers and principals across eight diverse countries perceive themselves as assuming responsibility, operating by clear standards, reporting transparently, and embracing feedback in their professional endeavors. This insightful book specifically focuses on cultural values that play a pivotal role in explaining variations in the accountability levels of school educators. Drawing upon data from Canada, China, Hungary, Israel, the Netherlands, Spain, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, the book seeks to unravel the relationship between cultural values, particularly collectivism and individualism, and the external and internal accountability dispositions of teachers and principals. Moreover, it explores the intriguing dynamics of organizational support and key school personnel in driving school reforms across the globe globe, offering a fresh perspective on understanding school accountability.

This book holds immense appeal for academics, post-graduate students, and scholars engaged in the field of education policy and international and comparative studies in education. Its comprehensive analysis and insightful perspectives shed light on the complex interplay between culture, accountability, and educational reform, providing valuable insights for policymakers, educators, and researchers alike.

Weight: 248g
Dimension: 138 x 216 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367762056