Difference between revisions of "What is the level of autonomy granted to schools/ What is the role of local ministries of education?"

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nature of autonomy. Differences in the implementation of school autonomy policies also exist with regard to
nature of autonomy. Differences in the implementation of school autonomy policies also exist with regard to
the body or individuals to whom powers are devolved.
the body or individuals to whom powers are devolved.
?In most European countries, a large degree of autonomy is granted to schools for the use of public funds
In most European countries, a large degree of autonomy is granted to schools for the use of public funds
for operating expenses and the management of teaching staff. <br>
for operating expenses and the management of teaching staff. <br>
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Concerning the recruitment of teachers, schools and local level authorities in many countries have full
Concerning the recruitment of teachers, schools and local level authorities in many countries have full
autonomy and are often the authority that has responsibility for their employment.?
autonomy and are often the authority that has responsibility for their employment.?
?Although teachers have relatively little say in determining the content of the compulsory curriculum, they
Although teachers have relatively little say in determining the content of the compulsory curriculum, they
have much freedom in daily education activities, such as choice of teaching methods and textbooks,
have much freedom in daily education activities, such as choice of teaching methods and textbooks,
grouping of pupils for learning activities and internal assessment.
grouping of pupils for learning activities and internal assessment.  
 
Reference: http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/cache/ITY_OFFPUB/978-92-9201-033-1/EN/978-92-9201-033-1-EN.PDF

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