Teacher Accountability

Teacher accountability is a measure of the teacher‟s dedication to his job.

Accountability in education is the answerability to one‟s actions in the educational system. This implies that accountability is a measure of the extent to which all available resources in a productive system are used for greater efficiency and productivity.

The National Education Association says, that teachers are accountable for;

1. Adequate academic preparation

2. Continued professional growth

3. Enhancement of the professional knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for competent classroom practice

4. Knowledge of and concern for his pupils

5. Communication and relations with students, staff, community, and the education profession

6. Involvement in educational and social concerns

7. Active participation in community affairs

8. Ethical conduct

9. Membership in and support of the teaching profession.

The readiness, the commitment positive attitude and dedication of teacher results in moulding the child as a worthy members of the community. This includes the development of the academic, vocation, physical and social skills of the child. Establish a good rapport with the child and provide maximum learning opportunity to explore.

As a physical science teacher, the answer to the question, How effectively & productively utilized the resource materials in science for ensuring fruitful outcome among learners decides the degree of accountability of the teacher.

The teachers should be accountable to themselves, to the teaching profession, to their co-teachers, to their students or pupils, to the public or the parents, to the school administration & college personnel.