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Educational Reform and Accountability, 2002.
This paper addresses major innovations in educational reform since 1983 within the United States.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 80.95
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This paper addresses major innovations in educational reform since 1983 within the United States. This paper focuses on increased accountability in education as a negative aspect of educational reform.
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Educational Accountability, 2005.
This paper is a research proposal to evaluate if, in the aftermath of "No Child Left Behind", the control of educational capital has passed out of the hands of teachers and administrators into the hands of far-off bureaucrats.
1,170 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 40.95
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This paper explains the need to answer questions concerning educational capital, standardized testing and accountability and its effect on and acceptance by California teachers; thereby, the paper proposes using a combination of statistical research with case studies and interviews. The author suggests tracking California college enrollment, which is reported to be the best indicator of the condition of education, for the past twenty years; at points of peaks or valleys, it will be noted if there was an increase or decrease in standardized testing statewide at these times. The paper relates that veteran teachers, who have been teaching for at least twenty year and are still teaching, will be interviewed concerning their relative classroom procedures twenty years ago, ten years ago and for the past two years and asked to comment on the nature of the changes in their teaching caused by increasing testing and accountability demands.
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Literature Review
Methodology
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"Christie made the undeniable connection between education and human capital. She cites a report from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) that correlated human capital "the knowledge and skills derived from education, training, and experience" with national well-being--"economic growth, better health, lower crime, political and community participation, and social cohesion." Despite noting that education levels in the United States were high and rising, Christie also noted that the trend seemed to have leveled off; if it did so, it had begun to do so long before the past few years of No Child Left Behind."
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Accountability for Education, 2008.
This paper discusses the No Child Left Behind program, arguing its ineffectiveness.
1,253 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that the so-called No Child Left Behind program has been a key educational initiative promoted by the Bush Administration, which claims that the program means accountability, that children are helped by the program, and that the program should in fact be expanded so as to assure that children receive the education they deserve. On the other hand, the writer notes that critics find that the law is ineffective, that the program does not serve the needs of children at all, that what happens is that teaching is changed so everyone teaches to the test so children can pass, that children are not really being educated at all and that the program might work if redesigned. The writer maintains that the evidence does show that the program does more to make schools look good to parents without actually improving education. The writer concludes that teaching to make certain students pass a standardized test does little to educate those children in how to think, and the test only gives political leaders a false belief that they are improving education and accountability when they are only adding a new layer of uncertainty and confusion.
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"Critics of the legislation see it as a broad attack on public education in favor of federal control. The irony is that this approach comes from the Republican Party, which has long fought against any federal role in education at all, and in truth, even under the No Child Left Behind Act the party only sees value in federal control if the federal government is controlled by Republicans.
"Criticisms of the No Child Left Behind program come from several different perspectives. One group sees the program as another unfounded federal mandate, and more than 20 states and school districts across the country have objected to the regulations and with the way the program is funded. A survey in 2005 showed that almost half the stets then had testing programs in place for reading and math, but the report also showed that the number of schools cited as needing improvement had doubled over the last year."
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Accountability in Education, 2004.
This paper discusses the development of an accountability plan for K-12 students.
880 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper explains that an accountability plan assures that students demonstrate, at minimum, grade level proficiency in all aspects of their education. The author points out that a solid accountability program will incorporate a mission statement, concrete curriculum, evaluation and assessment programs, teacher training, and continuing education. The paper relates that it is critical that teachers keep updated about any educational or technological advances that may impact their ability to enhance student performance.
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Introduction
Basics of an Accountability Program
Curriculum
Evaluation Method
Methods for Evaluating Student Performance
Information Utilization
Teacher Training
Conclusions
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"A strong accountability program will focus on establishing a cooperative environment, one where teachers and administrators work together to enhance student achievement and outcomes. For this to happen teachers need to develop lesson plans and a curriculum that coincides with not only classroom goals but also organizational and educational desired outcomes."
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The Impact of Distance Learning in Accounting Higher Education, 2004.
Introduces a research study on the impact distance learning has had on the teaching of accounting in higher education.
1,453 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper introduces a study that is intended to analyze whether, in the field of accounting, distance learning represents the best method of teaching, as compared to more conventional modes of teaching accounting, such as full-time study with more regular contact with teachers.
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"Distance learning has grown in popularity amongst students over recent years, for many reasons, one of which has to be the rise of the internet and its application to distance-learning implementation. In addition, people who wish to study, but who are unable to study full-time for various reasons (for example, needing to work, needing to look after a family etc.) have discovered the flexibility of distance learning, and have begun to take advantage of the potential of distance-learning. In addition, distance learning courses are also usually a great deal cheaper then full-time courses, and for this reason, they also offer an excellent opportunity for a great number of people, who had considered study in the past, but who were put off by time constraints, and also the high cost of education."
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Accountability and User-harm In Accounting, 1989.
A focus on responsibility and regulatory issues and revision of the ethics code. Examples of user-harm resulting from accounting information.
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Introduction
" The purpose of this research is to examine harm to users of accounting information stemming directly from the use of that information. Harm to users of accounting information has resulted from instances of (1) deficiencies in generally accepted accounting procedures (GAAP), (2) inadequate performance on the part of professional accountants, and (3) outright fraud (Dingell, 1988, E2161).
Accountability in Public Accounting
An important development which is in the process of occurring in contemporary American public accounting is a change in the way in which professional public accountants are held accountable for their actions ("National Commission on Fraudulent..."
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My Educational Philosophy, 2004.
A discussion of a teacher's personal educational philosophy.
1,249 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper is a personal account of one teacher's educational philosophy and that of the school where he teaches. The writer explains that although his school teaches respect and intellectual engagement with all the cultures, it specifically and unapologetically focuses on the moral education and the development and celebration of each person's African-American identity as it relates to the neighborhood, the country, the faith, the immediate community that all students and faculty members strive to serve as well as the greater world. The writer claims that his own educational philosophy is commensurate with the school where he teaches.
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"In line with the thinking of secular educational perennialists, the school and my own educational philosophy emphasizes the importance of learning how to reason, rather than learning facts by rote. Perrenialists argue that accurate, independent reasoning defines the greatest difference between an uneducated mind and an educated mind. The ability to make intelligent choices, rather than obedience, marks the truly good student. My school, which is located in a section of Chicago where students are often challenged in their faith and belief structures with negative influences, thus embodies this aspect of the perrenialist tradition that encourages students to learn how to 'fish for a lifetime,' that is to learn how to learn, rather than to be given a singular meal to feed the student's mind for a day."
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Accountability in the Corporate World, 2002.
This paper presents a detailed examination of accountability in management.
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The writer provides critical reviews of published literature on the topic of corporate accountability and includes discussions on several aspects of accountability. The topics discussed are corporate ethics, managerial performance and using the performance reviews for accountability purposes as well as individual worker ethics and accountability. The paper shows how accountability at all levels of business can be a key factor in success or failure.
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"Within the last decades several studies have been conducted regarding the importance of ethics in business at the corporate and executive level. One such study was published by Harvard University?s Graduate School of Business, written by Lynn Sharp Pain and explored the need for managing an organization?s integrity(Paine, 1994). Paine believes that managers often think ethics are a question of personal scruples that is confidential between them and their conscious."
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Accountability in Nursing, 2006.
Discusses accountability issues in the nursing and healthcare professions.
1,036 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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In this era of brief therapy, managed care and increasing stipulations for accountability, nursing professionals need effectual ways to measure patient symptoms at intake and over time to support clinical decision making and to demonstrate accountability. This paper argues that moral and accountability issues are issues that each nurse must adhere to, keeping a careful eye on the facts, and on the benefits, the rights and the justice involved.
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Accountability Issues
Outcomes
Health and Well-being
Choice
Dignity
Confidentiality
Fairness
Accountability
Key Components of Teamwork for Client/Patient Care
Team Ethics
Conclusion
References
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"A nurse is accountable as a professional. As an employee, he or she is also accountable to his or her employer under employment law. As a citizen, a nurse is accountable to society in general, in particular under civil and criminal law. Whether or not a nurse knows the rules, they will still judge him or her if his or her actions are called into question. [2]"
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Public Sector Accountability, 2005.
This paper discusses that the public sector in Australia is accountable to society for meeting its chartered goals.
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This paper explains that the top management of public sector organizations is accountable to the community and this accountability must be exercised in a manner which supports rather than stalls the efficient management of the agency. The author points out that the urgency for greater public sector accountability arises from the actuality that most agencies have a defined mission and objectives and exist and are given resources to provide value to the community in particular ways. This paper explains that, through legislation, standards of accountability are established and accountability is determined.
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Increased Demand for PSA
Accountability Excesses
Conclusion
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"The enactment of the Whistleblower Protection Act was done in the year 1889 in part as the Office of the Special Counsel or OSC was considered to be incompetent. During that period OSC had not brought to the notice of the Merit Systems Protection Board since 1979 on behalf of a whistleblower. Whistleblowers complained the Governmental Affairs Committee that they considered the OSC as an antagonist, instead of being an ally, and recommended the Committee for closure of the office for good. However, the Committee preferred to strengthen the office, thereby giving a further chance to act insistently on behalf of the whistleblowers. The Whistleblower Protection Act provided the OSC a new charter to "protect employees, especially whistleblowers, from prohibited personnel practices" and to "act in the interest of employees" who look forward for its assistance."
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Teacher Accountability, 2007.
This paper discuses several problems with the mandated standards for teachers.
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The paper discusses how teacher accountability is an important aspect of the educational experience, but contends that this cannot be the only focus. The paper maintains that this may shortchange America's students by creating a nation of teachers who are qualified on paper, but do not really reach their students in the classroom. The paper relates reasons why the current teacher accountability standards are not working. The paper concludes that teacher accountability is a good step in many cases, but it is certainly not the only consideration in a full, well-rounded education.
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"In the article States struggle to reach teacher qualification goals by Annie Schleicher, the author discusses the "No Child Left Behind Act" and the struggle for the nation's teachers to reach "highly qualified" standards by the end of 2006. What makes a highly qualified teacher? The teacher must have a bachelor's degree, be fully certified in the state where they teach, and must demonstrate mastery in the core subject they teach. There are several problems with this requirement. Each state has different certification and mastery requirements, (which also must be approved by the federal government) (Schleicher, 2006), so teachers cannot easily move from one district or state to another, and most of the nation's teachers have not reached the mastery goal by the end of 2006."
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Accountability and the K-12 Schools, 2004.
This paper discusses that a K-12 accountability plan must focus on several critical elements of student and teacher administration, such as teacher evaluation, training, curriculum, and student assessment.
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This paper explains that teachers are responsible for the success of their students; therefore, the school administration must be responsible for selecting and evaluating the teaching staff. The author points out that the assessment of student achievement can be managed through testing and annual evaluations, which measure students? skills and abilities for which standardized tests are available. The paper concludes that student performance is an adequate measure of an educator?s efficacy within the classroom.
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Staff Responsibility for Enhancing Student Learning
Accountability Program
Teacher Evaluation/Training
Student Evaluation/Curriculum
Conclusions
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"In a K-12 educational setting, the staff is tasked with the responsibility of enhancing student learning to the best of their ability. There are many factors that impact student learning, including curriculum, student evaluation, teacher training and classroom environment. Each of these factors is a measurable component of the K-12 learning environment.
It is important when assessing the classroom environment that teachers and administrators consider all of these functions, in order to create the environment that is most conducive to student achievement. An adequate accountability program will necessitate collaboration between educators and administrators to consistently monitor the progress of student achievement over a designated period of time."
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Accountability in U.S. Schools, 2005.
This paper details the issues surrounding student assessment and school accountability since No Child Left Behind (NCLB).
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Since NCLB legislation in 2001, schools have seen a drastic change in assessment methods for students and are under increased pressure to be held accountable. This paper details the current situation in which high-stakes testing is not congruent with state standards. The paper then goes on to suggest ways in which states and school districts can alter assessments to increase their validity. Also, issues of how to improve school accountability are discussed. The Nebraska STARS accountability system is also evaluated and recommended.
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"While assessment of school systems has been an ongoing issue in the United States for many years, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) created a controversy over accountability of schools and school districts. While NCLB has many admirable goals, such as attempting to provide equal educational opportunity to all students, there are weaknesses in its provision for assessments that plague schools that must not be held accountable for student learning. Spring (2006) notes that while states are able to create standards to determine what is taught and what state tests should contain, there is a requirement that fourth and eighth grade students must take the National Assessment of Educational Progress examinations (186). This legislation, in effect, creates a national curriculum because students from all states are expected to pass a national test. Additionally, NCLB's assessment requirements have already led to many states adopting other high-stakes assessments for students, and then holding schools responsible for failure or success on these tests. However, recent literature suggests that there are better assessment systems that can create a balanced approach to accountability."
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Accountability and Social Responsibility in Business, 2002.
Presents cases through which it is clear that there is a need for accountability within business as well as a focus on social issues.
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Cases that are used in this paper to show the need for social responsibility and accountability are the Tylenol tampering incident at 'Johnson & Johnson' and the incident with Nestle's baby food products in Africa. Both of these cases present an excellent means of examining the need for accountability and social responsibility in business as they occurred during the 1980s and the impact of these incidents on the companies in question is therefore already fully realized.
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Democratic Accountability, 2007.
This paper examines Richard Swift's ideas about liberalism and his proposals to promote democratic accountability.
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The paper discusses how Swift criticizes neo-liberalism for its "weak democratic" values and presents a series of proposals that would promote democratic accountability by fostering strong democracy in the economy and in the state in general. The paper argues that Swift's solutions tend to be both unrealistic and characterized by internal contradictions. The paper presents an alternative solution for fostering democratic accountability and values.
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"Swift contends that democracy has not been a strong element of Liberalism from its early incarnation at the time of the Industrial Revolution to its modern incarnation in the Neo-Liberal era of Globalization. His critique of the "democratic malaise" of the modern world is both incisive and well-argued as he makes a strong case for reforms to remedy the current system of "weak democracy" characterized by the extraordinary concentration of political and economic power in the hands of a privileged few in the developed world (Swift 30-32)."
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