What is accountability and professionalism?

THE PROBLEM

There is evidence that teachers do not behave professionally in South African schools. The issues range from absenteeism, to not honouring teaching periods etc.

As a principal, you are advised to develop a strategy to instil values of accountability

and professionalism in the teachers at your school.

Use the following guidelines when writing your essay:

1. Provide a heading for your essay. (3)

2. Write an introduction. (5)

3. Discuss the different types of unprofessional behaviour experienced in schools. (5)

4. Lay out your strategy to help teachers be accountable and act professionally. (10)

5. Conclusion (5)

6. Bibliography (2)