The use
of stringent accountability is more consistent with standardization than with diversified teaching.
As such, the workload on teaching and learning has been increased so have the disparities of
educational achievements among students for whom time does not allow additional instruction
(Conzemius, 2010; Stevens & Houtte, 2011). Fullan adds that under such conditions,
empowerment, or having the ability to counteract the negative impacts on learning outcomes that