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Canadian Teachers and ProfessionalismCanadian teachers hold a unique and complex position within society. They are expected to teach their students to think and act in ways, which are in line with community and societal values and beliefs. It is a profession that is effectively a 'moral enterprise' 1 Additionally, teachers are conducting their profession in an ever-changing society that has witnessed increasing diversity and moral pluralism, and a higher degree of accountability from both schools and teachers. This has created a situation in which teachers are under greater pressure than ever before and have lead to ethical dilemmas and tensions, and rising levels of litigation in schools. Both the Chamberlain2 and Morin3 cases illustrate the complex nature of balancing both the moral and ethical dilemmas within a complex context of societal and legal expectations. They illustrate the difficulty in dealing with controversy in the classroom, whether it is in regards to the 'how' of teaching in terms of meth |
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The Tragedy in MacbethExploring a ruthless reality, William Shakespeare's Macbeth highlights human nature's desire for power, and the lengths one will go to obtain it. Set in eleventh century Scotland, we are confronted with a society where one's family lineage and capacity as a military combatant determines one's status. Macbeth himself, and his wife, Lady Macbeth, are arguably responsible for the tragedy within the play. Shakespeare's characterization of the key narrative figures, use of imagery and symbolism, depicts the respective roles of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in the ensuing tragedy. We follow the actions of Macbeth as he is consumed by his desire and demand for power. Throughout the twisted plot of Macbeth, the protagonist, Macbeth, gradually descends into a state of madness, that ultimately leads to his death. After Macbeth's initial encounter with the "weird sisters", we realize that his physical courage is complemented by a consuming ambition. Macbeth writes a letter to his wife, Lad |
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Study Abroad ProgramsWith the advent of globalization and internationalization, the world has become a global village. This has significantly increased the flow of communication with the help of digitalization of media and ease of access of information. The benefits of globalization has positively affected many industries including the global education industry. Many new study programs along with uncountable international schools offer viable study options for students from all around the world. Study abroad is a similar kind of academic program that is available for students to maximize their educational awareness as well as academic exposure. Study abroad is a program that allows students to attend semesters, whole academic year or complete degree programsin an educational institution located in another country. Study abroad programs are considered to be vita |
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The Realistic US National Security PolicyThe national security policy of the United States has been long debated on whether it was more motivated by realism or liberalism tendencies in preceding times. There are various theories that contribute to the internal and external characteristics of the US and how they have implemented their policy throughout history; realism and liberalism being the main two. On the realist side, there are arguments that the US has implemented both offensive and defensive realism tendencies in the past. Realists argue that the US did what it did throughout history out of the interest of it's own survival with regional power being the main focus. Advocates for offensive realism claim that the US in the past was inclined to take as much as they can and maximize their power so that no other state could overpower them, ensuring a regional and world hegemony. Defensive realists claim that the US only did what they had to do to remain stable and secure. As for the liberalist theory, their arguments focus |
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Judith Guest and Ordinary People"It's a crazy world or maybe it's just the view we have of it, looking through a crack in the door, never being able to see the whole room, the whole picture" (Ordinary People 183). In Judith Guest's novel, Ordinary People, she unravels the truth of a modern family, exposing every crack and secret that lies inside. Ordinary People explores the realistic struggles families' face every day while glossing each page with a distinctive style and inspiring life lessons. Judith Guest topples over every stereotype made against the typical American housewife by letting her words speak through this novel. Her success was not expected, but through her writings came something that the world can hold on to and learn from for generations to come. Judith Guest began writing the second she was able to pick up a pencil, it was her secret passion. Guest found herself hiding her stories in sock drawers, just to make sure the only person to read her work was herself ("Judith Guest" 63) |
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Ferdinand Marcos as an EconomistFirst of all, what is an economist? What is their contribution in the country? Does one must graduate in economics just to be called an economist? According to the Cambridge Advanced Learners Dictionary and Thesaurus, an economist is a person who studies or has a special knowledge of economics. The individual may also study, develop, and apply theories concepts from economics and write about economic policies. You may ask, why did I asked those questions and why did I defined an economist. Well, because my favorite economist may not be considered an economist or is not a very common choice to be exact. Not very common choice, so he's not Karl Marx or Adam Smith or even Leon Walras but a fellow citizen her in the Philippines, the late President Ferdinand Marcos. Ferdinand Edralin Marcos was born on September 11, 1917 in the town of Sarrat, Ilocos Norte. He studied law at |
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The Truth about Water BottlesMillions and millions of people drink bottled water daily.This is because bottled waters are very convenient and easy to take around. It has become a norm for people to buy it because it is what we are used to and grow up seeing our parents drink. Though many people buy tons of bottled water, it is not good for us. Bottled water is expensive, contains more containments than tap water, and is just bad for the environment. The price for bottled water increases every year and it is only because consumers are always buying water. The article "Bottled Water Costs 2000 Times As Much As Tap Water" states that on an average, Americans spend about 11.8 billion dollars a year as of 2012, which is a lot of money. That statistic only tells the average of the last three years which means the numbers are only getting higher. This even shows how blind people are to the fact that they could be saving because instead of investing that money that we constantly buy water with, we waste it |
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Analyzing the First Chechen WarThe dissolution of the Soviet Union in the 1980s is one of the most important events of modern history. It led to the establishment of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Consisting of all former Soviet Republics including Russia, this organization of sovereign states had to elect new governments to take over the dissolved ones. The imminent end of communist rule resulted in the democratization of those states, and created the potential opportunity for Russian provinces to declare their independence. However, through diplomatic negotiations Russia managed to reclaim all its provinces except Chechnya which declared independence in October 1991. Russia feared that this would spark disintegration efforts in other regions so in an effort to resolve this issue diplomatically, Russia proposed higher regional autonomy and tax privileges for Chechnya but to no avail. Realizing that diplomacy was at a stalemate, Russia declared war on Chechnya in December 1994 in order to re-establis |
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Locke and Hobbes on Nature and WarThe state of nature and the state of war have a relationship that coincides with one another. A person's thoughts on the state of nature will articulate what his or her thoughts will be about the state of war, as they go hand in hand. Philosophers Hobbes and Locke have their own personal views of state of nature and state of war, while many similarities can be perceived many differences can be as well. Not only is Locke's view that man are capable of making their own decisions wrong, Hobbes proves that we as a society do in fact need the power to be held within the state. Hobbes views on the state of nature and the state of war are correct and should be lived by. Man are not capable of making large decisions for themselves or else our society would be a mess, but by having a government and a central power we as a society can live in peace. Within the essay I will discuss the similarities of the two philosophers view points, how one may think Locke's outlook is better, then explain why |
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Elements of Lean PaperThe center thought behind lean manufacturing is boosting client worth while minimizing waste, consequently accomplishing assembling excellence through the making of more esteem with less assets. Waste is characterized as a movement that does not increase the value of the item. Through the end of waste along the whole assembling procedure, instead of at secluded focuses, organizations have capacity to make forms that need less human exertion, less space, less capital, less time to deliver astounding, lower-cost items contrasted and conventional business systems. (An Introduction to Lean Manufacturing, 2011) Elements of Lean Paper Lean manufacturing is a plan of action and gathering of strategic strategies that underscore wiping out non-esteem included exercises (waste) while conveying quality items on time in any event cost with more noteworthy proficiency. In the U.S., Lean execution is quickly extending all through various assembling and administration segments, for example, aviatio |
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Schools and the Banning of Controversial BooksIntroducing students to a variety of ideas and viewpoints in school encourages them to think critically, creatively, and humanely. The copious range of subjects taught in school assist in enforcing all of these attributes in students; however one subject in particular highlights the focus on creativity above the rest. In English classes across the country, teachers use books to help demonstrate an idea, a culture, a revelation, or an embodiment of someone's soul. Books assist in lessons in history, teach students about their past, and can even strike a spark of passion that forces them to analyze a subject in a new light. While some texts can cause uproar and protests because parents or the government deem them "inappropriate," other authors mean to cause arguments and debates through their writing. If a literary work does not raise questions and attempt to break from orthodox thinking, what use does it serve in a school? Certain books challenge and inspire students to chan |
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Technology in the ClassroomIn the past years, there has been an increasing trend towards technology-enhanced classrooms. Learners with behavioral disorders have specific learning needs. The challenges of academic tasks are so immense for them and their ability. These individuals, therefore, represent the lowest achievements. Students with learning and behavioral disorders with a host of competing events and distraction, most put significant effort into a specific academic task. For instance, the physical process of reading or writing as they put more focus on adjusting for their disability (Flanagan, Bouck & Richardson, 2013). When more tasks are added, the ability of the student to cope is compromised, and this sets off frustration and behavioral problems and aggression follow. For most learners with EBD, assistive technology holds the promise of minimizing the implications of their disabilities since it is compensatory. Therefore, it allows the students to focus their ability on particular demands of important |
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Sports, Violence and DevianceIn today's sports world, athletes compete in an environment that is now played at intensity levels like never before. The adrenaline pumping, sweat making, heat beating sporting events we all love to watch and cheer for sometimes take turns for the worst when in the heat of them moment tempers flare. When news make it around some sporting outbursts are made out to be worst then what they are really are. The perception that the public gets from violence within sports comes from how it is presented to us by the media. The competitiveness of the athletes, along with the roar of the fans, and eventually the assistance of the media is what comes together to give us the real violence that we see today. Playing sports is a passion for a lot of people throughout their lives including myself. Anyone who plays or has played sports before knows that during a game the tensions can get thin and before you know it pushing and shoving begins. Even though fights could break out during a game of physic |
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My Graduation DayHave you ever felt through out life people go through so many hardships? Either it's good or bad there's always an outcome of the situation. It can be one of the most exciting events ever but yet scariest event would be the day you graduate. For me, graduation was the biggest goal in high school, and it takes a lot of time and effort to achieve that goal. Little do people know, it opens up so many opportunities for people to succeed. Graduation is the end of high school and the beginning of a new chapter. May 23, 2014, woke up on an early beautiful May morning with the sun coming through my tan colored blinds. I dragged my short body right out of my warm bed and walked towards my bathroom to do the normal routine: brush my teeth, wash my face, shower, get dressed, and the other regulars! As I looked at my gorgeous self while combing my hair, it hit me so hard, as if someone punched me dead in the face that I'm graduating today. I couldn't help but put a big ole smile on my face, but I |
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Greed and Corruption in The Devil and Tom WalkerThe messages that Washington Irving is teaching to the audience with his story, "The Devil and Tom Walker," is greed can lead to corruption and do things for the right reasons. The main character, Tom Walker, has issues with following both of these ideas. Both Tom and his wife were greedy to the point that they would hide valuables from each other. Their ultimate form of greediness that was shown is their pact made with the devil for money. Tom had the audacity to go to church and yet, he had such a desire for money, he would still take money from innocent people. Tom's greediness and immoral values ultimately lead to his demise. Greed was one of the most influential parts of the story that led to the conclusion of being taken by the devil. On page 314, the audience discovers that Tom's wife hides objects of value so she |
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The Paradox of ProgressIt seems as though we are becoming a self-absorbed, careless and self-destructive society as a whole. It is as if we will do almost anything for temporary comfort and for temporary progress. In the end, all our attempts at 'progress' may in fact be what contribute remarkably to our inexorable demise as a planet. We are all striving for limitlessness in a very limited world. Though our current surroundings are not even being fully utilized or appreciated, we are all in the inescapable mental mind-frame of always wanting more; the next bigger, better and newer mechanism. Despite the fact that more is being offered as time goes on, we are evolving into a society that does not take the time to explore and enjoy it. We are so caught up in our individual lives and entranced by such material things that we do not see all of the beauty that life has to offer anymore. These are the reasons why temporary progress is eternal decline-as contradictory as it may seem. As much as we think we |
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Physiological and Social Problems in the Middle EastMuslims conquered the Fertile Crescent, Persia, Egypt, developed the Arabic written language, and took control of the Mediterranean Sea within a century of their rise. Islam was the dominant faith along trade lines, which helped spread the growth of the religion and spread their map systems. The Islamic people adopted Indian mathematic numerals, Egyptian geometry, and founded Algebra on their own. They used these subjects to make sense of the world and space alike. The Islamic people used nature poetically to express the world around them, because nature displayed the wisdom of God and all creates were governed by divine law. This is reflected in the cartography of Muslims in the eighth and ninth centuries. Some of the earliest maps of the Holy Land are found in the Bible. Jews, Islams, and Christians fought over control of this Holy Land, since it is sacred to all of them. The first map of the Holy Land was composed by Bernhard von Breydenbach in 1486. This pictorial map was not to scale, and included multiple attractions that were important to all three religions. Abraham Ortelius created another |
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Customer Service and the Call Gone WrongAs a customer service representative you are trained to represent your company up front. You are trained to handle all the customers professionally no matter how they behave. There is an idea that the customer is always right although that is not always true but company's handle all complains they have nicely just to keep their customers. The response by Comcast customer service personnel was anything but professional. An AOL executive called Comcast to cancel their service and how the customer service representative communicated with the customer was a communication gone badly. In USWEEKLY celebrity news article filed by Esther Lee [2014], AOL executive and his wife called Comcast to cancel their service after they switched their provider. The Comcast representative was aggressive to the customer. He refused to take no for an answer. Esther Lee states the representative asked questions like," You don't want something that works?" and also," You are not interested in the fastest internet in the country." Others are," I'm really ashamed to see you go to something that can't give you what we can" and" What is about th |
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Waiting Longer to Get MarriedMarriage is an idea that has been around since the dawn of time. From the first hand-fasting ceremonies to the lavish weddings of the present day, the concept of matrimony, its definitions and what it stands for, have been argued over for centuries. In the past, people were expected to find a mate, join together and create a productive family unit. Not only was it expected as a part of society, but those who did not follow this tenet were at the least criticized, at the worst shunned. Today's societies, however, have a very different view on the sanctity and necessity of marriage. There seem to be various reasons for why people chose to get married or not, but they all have one thing in common – people are waiting longer to get married. One reason some people are waiting longer to marry is a longer lifespan and greater appetite for self-exploration. Today's average person lives significantly longer lives than their counterparts of several decades ago. Because of this long |
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Love in Romeo and Juliet and Sonnets as compared to other sonnets.Throughout this essay, I will be focusing on how love is presented through in Shakespeare's: Romeo and Juliet and how love is presented through a series of sonnets (18, 130 and 134). I will also comment on the historical context of the play and its relevance today. I will look at how Shakespeare has created characters and comment on the action of the play and how Shakespeare has used dramatic devices and structures. Throughout the play there is a constant theme of love and fate. This is portrayed directly from the beginning in the prologue, which is in the form of a sonnet containing oxymoron.. An example of this theme is when Romeo and Juliet are described as, 'a pair of star-crossed lovers take their life'. This line also has contemporary relevance to today as it still may occur in practice or in language. The prologue gives a brief summary of the whole play and includes an oxymoron: 'death-marked love'. This provides the reader with contrast and b |
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Theory of Games and the Cuban Missil CrisisIn this essay, I am going to write about international cases in which you can apply the different examples of the game theory. First of all I will explain what the game theory is and give a few demonstrations of it. Second of all, I will explain the specific case in which I decided to exemplify the game theory. Finally, I will explain or vindicate how the theory is applied to a specific case of international importance. In the next paragraph, I will explain what game theory is and give a few examples of it. What is the game theory? Well the game theory is a method of studying in a strategic point of view decision making. This theory is very well known and it is mainly used in, political sciences, psychology, biology and economics. "I think game theory creates ideas that are important in solving and approaching conflict in general." (Robert Aumann). The theory of games gives us a very interesting vision about the nature of international negotiations and the ability in wh |
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Memoir Essay - The FireI was sitting on the couch watching Judge Judy with my grandfather as I would do any other normal day waiting till it was time to go get my sister from school. We sat this way every day and nothing changed, until one day the phone started to ring which was very unusual. My grandpa picked up the phone and as soon as he started talking and shaking his head I knew instantly that something was not right, he wouldn't look my way and his face was very pale and had no emotion. He hung up the phone and told me to get into the car, and that we had to go pick up my sister from school right away. He wouldn't tell me what had happened or why we had to leave no matter how many times that I had asked. The only thing I was told was that once we had picked up my sister we were going to my Aunt Linda's house. My sister walked out of school with her principle and guidance counselor, she looked just as confused as me but I hoped that she had some information about what was happening. She got into the b |
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Irony in Literary DramasIrony is an event that is naturally bound to happen. The characters might be so wrapped up in a situation while being oblivious to the true reality. In literature, irony was originally used in Greek tragedy-the audiences had suspicions of what was bound to happen but the character was unaware. We are aware, or discover irony as the plot continues to develop in any story. Irony is used to stress the inevitable nature of reality or the contrast between an ideal and actual condition. Often irony is misinterpreted for sarcasm. Within irony the storyline unravels within natures anticipated course; sarcasm maybe be appropriate in certain situations but is created for cruel intentions. Irony is not only found in reading, but in my own personal life as well. Occasionally, irony comes my way-weather its beneficial to me or has an unwanted negative impact on my life. Oedipus the King is a very tragic story. Oedipus is a high and mighty king with no worries what so ever. In his mind and his beli |
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Machiavelli and Luther - Political and Theological ReformationAs contemporaries of the 16th century, Niccolò Machiavelli and Martin Luther each perceived a corruption within the present authority. Machiavelli's contention with those in power was almost entirely political and focused on the ineptitude of both the monarchy and papacy. In contrast, Luther expressed contention with the Catholic Church, because he felt that the papacy deemphasized the importance of justification through faith. Nevertheless, the two thinkers both wrote with a clear understanding of the need to reform society rather than dwell on the problems with those in power. However different their approaches to change may be, both Machiavelli and Luther are regarded as revolutionary proponents of change in the age of the reformation. In both The Prince and The Discourses, Machiavelli firmly opposed the ambitions of the papacy, emperor, and foreign rulers who created chaos in Italy. Machiavelli explained that the fundamental flaw of the Catholic Church was not its pursuit of powe |
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Genie - The Feral ChildA critical period in development is a limited span of time during which an organism is sensitive to external stimuli and capable of acquiring certain skills. Apparently, there is an ideal time "window" in which a language is learned. After that time window, learning the language becomes much more difficult. This is called the critical period hypothesis. The critical period hypothesis states that the first few years of life is when an individual can acquire a first language. Genie, a feral child's, case was one of the first to put the critical period theory to the test. Genie was the victim of severe abuse, neglect and isolation from her father. Genie never learned to speak, and she was isolated from the world for the first thirteen years of her life, so she never learned a first language in her critical period. Genie learned how to use the toilet and how to dress herself rapidly, but she still couldn't pick up on learning a language. If given a much more stable learning |
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