...Journal – Felix Adler: (August 13, 1851–April 24, 1933) was a Jewish rationalist intellectual who founded the Society for Ethical Culture in New York City. “To care for anyone else enough to make their problems one's own, is ever the beginning of one's real ethical development.” I know exactly how this feels. I have done this myself with my own family. In 2010, my mother was leaving work and fell in the parking lot on ice and hurt her back. We had to take her to the hospital. She was in the hospital for a week because she had an allergic reaction to some of the medicine they gave her. She was then released and went back to work. When she arrived at work, her boss notified her that he no longer needed her and fired her. Then I helped my mother contact a lawyer to go after him for firing her while hurt at work (workers compensation). We are still working on this today waiting for a court date. After she lost her job she became very depressed and was falling behind on bills, and she stopped eating, etc. I took all the extra money I had and paid her bills for her to get back on her feet. I helped her find a new job, until she could find something better. I was there for moral support for her and made it a daily thing to visit her to cheer her up and make sure she was eating. This is hard to do when you have a life of your own, but I felt I had to because I loved her and I did not want to see her lose her house and car. I did not want to see her in so much pain because it hurt...
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...Follow-Up # 4 Jefferson High Case Study ED. 673 – Spring, 2013 Section: C.400.13SP Professor: Mary Bea Preston April 25, 2013 Part A: Issues related to teaching and learning and the larger context As we have studied this semester and prior to, teaching and learning is the foundation of school improvement. In the Jefferson High School case study, it is evident that a focus on the instructional design and development of teachers is essential to the reestablishment of its success. It is important for the leader to recognize and consider the larger context and the effect of the issues related to teaching and learning in order to build a positive and sustainable culture Jefferson High School has had tremendous shifting for approximately seven years, which has affected the school culture and is subsequently shown according to the state assessment data. There are several examples of teaching dysfunctions including (i) low expectations with students being viewed as problems rather than valued learners (ii) professional development and collaboration is nonexistent where teachers and administrators have been slow to change to meet the educational needs of the current students and (iii) new ideas, approaches or suggestions for improvement bring complaints, criticism and distrust. As a result, functions of learning have been affected including (i) low interest in post-secondary education (ii) poor academic performance on all measures and (iii) deteriorated morale...
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...Frankfurt School and the Birmingham School cultural studies approach to the “commodification of culture, as articulated by the Birmingham School versus the political economic one proposed by the Frankfurt School” (Gunster, 2007). According to the Birmingham School, culture and politics are separated into different spheres. Bound within the political arena are the culture influences and leadership support structures within society. As well as these areas, the economic power of this undertaking is carried out through political activity and not through the cultural sphere. It is through political activity that economic control develops into a vast social and cultural leadership....
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...DIALOGIC TEACHING AND THE STUDY OF CLASSROOM TALK A DEVELOPMENTAL BIBLIOGRAPHY Robin Alexander Universities of Cambridge and York This bibliography puts in more or less chronological order Robin Alexander’s publications on spoken language in learning and teaching up to February 2015. It starts with observational and discourse studies undertaken in the north of England during the 1980s and early 1990s. Then follows the Culture and Pedagogy international study out of which Alexander’s approach to dialogic teaching developed. Towards Dialogic Teaching presents this approach in detail, and Essays on Pedagogy extends the dialogic principle into wider aspects of education, reasserting the importance of an international perspective. Next come evaluation reports from two of the UK local authorities with whose teachers Robin Alexander has worked. The bibliography also includes relevant articles and book chapters. It ends with the 2010 final report of the Cambridge...
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...Lecture 1 Ten school´s one word definitions Design: Spider Plan: squirrel Position: position How should I approach (positioning school) Vision: wolf, I have a vision Perception: Owl, Patterns: Monkey, Agenda: Lion, Belief: Peacock, Response: Ostrich, Stage: Chameleon, Timeline of the ten schools Planning and design school came in the 70-80´s. Then Porter came with the positioning school in the 90´s. Why ten schools? Organizations vary and change greatly, so we need more than 1 school. The five p´s of strategy Plan: Forward looking. Can be dangerous if it is strictly planned and something unforeseen happens. Patterns: Backwards looking Positions and perspective. Locating a particular product in a particular market: Strategy of positioning a product. Example: Introduce breakfast at McDonalds to use restaurant in the morning. The new position is consistent with existing perspective. The strategy of absent strategy Deliberately using absent strategy promotes flexibility, experimentation and innovation. Management control. Chapter 1 in the book. Management control is the systematic process by which the organization’s higher-level managers influence the organization’s lower- level managers to implement the organization’s strategies. Decentralization is the single most important reason for organizations to need management control systems. So, Management Control is about decentralized organizations. Need for control Decentralized...
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...Background of the study Every society shapes its children in the image of its own culture(Berger and Berger 1979). In ancient Sparta, young boys were taught discipline, obedience, physical prowess and self-denial through harsh treatment and deprivation. In nearby Athens , parents raised their sons to be artistically sensitive and broadly educated as well as athletic. These practices produced quite different individuals as well as societies( Berger and Berger , 1979). The process of instilling such fundamental elements of culture in a society’s new members is called socialization. The nature of the human animal both allows and requires socialization(Elkin and Handel, 1984,p.18). Through socialization people learn to participate effectively in the communities to which they belong. When people from all walks of life with different cultures converge at one place for educational purposes there is usually a clash of cultures and through interaction and new socialization it is possible to create a new culture where these people can learn to co-exist with their differences, they learn from each other and learn to integrate new norms and values with their existing ones. This is known as resocialization or secondary socialization. Secondary socialization takes place outside the home. It is where children and adults learn how to act in a way that is appropriate for the situations that they are in. schools require very different behavior from the home. Students act according to new...
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...Computime lacks formal communication channels between Research and Development (R&D) and business unit engineers (2008). If the R&D unit is unaware of how Computime’s customers are innovating a product, how can the department anticipate needs and make adjustments prior to unveiling a new product? Communication needs addressed. Chinese engineers “tend to be less accustomed to sharing problems, offering ideas, and working in teams” (Wolcott & Lippitz, 2008). This is a barrier for Computime, as Chinese engineers may not be able to communicate effectively with the R&D units. To improve communication channels, Computime can use Frans Johnansson’s concept of making barriers fall, by embracing a range of cultures (2004). Computime can hire engineers who are familiar with the Chinese culture and have experience with Chinese workers. By hiring people who know best how to work with the Chinese, communication can improve. Through improved communication, employees will be able to share ideas about customers’ needs and further anticipate future products. Computime will need to create a sense of urgency regarding the importance of improved communication (Kotter, 2002). To create a sense of urgency, Computime will show videotapes of angry customers to employees. Hearing and seeing customer frustrations will help employees better understand the need for improved communication (Kotter, 2002). In order to implement the suggestions mentioned above, Computime will need a way to log customer complaints...
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...working in IBM, it is not guaranteed that these people effectively represent the national culture. Hofstede argued that values are formed in school and universities. Countering this argument the writer stated that, all schools and universities do not operate in the same standard. Furthermore, organizational culture also sufficiently influences the answers. Hence, questioning people from the same organization, performing similar job, doesn’t adequately support Hofstede’s methodology. The writer has mentioned in assumption two: the national is identifiable in the micro- local that triggers Hofstede’s argue in two ways where national culture is supposed to be carried by all individuals in a nation. Firstly, presupposition may not come with great outcome in all the time based on local sites of analysis. Apart from this, without supposition there are no valid grounds for treating local as representative of the national. Secondly, Hofstede defined occupational and organizational cultures as uniform. He also stated national culture only as average or central tendency based on IBM survey that also considers national culture supposed to be same to all individuals. However, Hofstede’s research can be legitimately called a cross cultural comparison where he failed to justify his claim agreeably. Besides, the author informs in the assumption three that it would have been notable for employee response analysis if employee’s location would not...
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...society. Vocal, instrumental, dance. In some cultures, all these characteristics are combined where generally, vocal, dance and theater are separate. i.e: Flamingo Culturally specific activity Labels emblematic of the activities (contextualized in time and space) Folk, traditional, popular, art World Music? Peter Gabriel/ Paul Simon. Collaborating with artists outside of popular music. In the 80s, World Music was known as the collaboration with others. Zulu girls perform wedding song/dance. (Central Africa) (1) Paul Nabor from Belize. Transformation of this music which began to be a project of international world music. Village House Production, Punta Gorda Town, Belize Central America. Guitar, percussion and voice. (2) Andy Palacio – Watina. Producer transformed Paul Nabor’s base into Watina. The first album that put (Garifuna community in Belize) Garifuna music/this kind of music on an international scene. Was a popular album of world music. Andy Palacio – Dunya 2007 Festival Rotterdam (Joined by Paul Nabor) Paul Nabor sings in the Modal system whereas the instruments are in the tonal system. Completely different systems combined together. (3) Aurelio Martinez – The Laru Beya Sessions. In Senegal to commence a new collaboration. Taking Garifuna language and mixing it with Spanish rhythms. Hip hop with a reggae background. “Music is a tool”. Andy Palacio, who saved Garifuna Music – New York Times. Preservation of the culture Category from the West (1980) Everything...
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...School Culture Analysis The term school culture describes the environment that affects the behavior of the entire school community. School culture can be defined as the quality and character of school life. It is based on patterns of school life experiences and reflects norms, goals, values, relationships, teaching, leadership practices and the structure of the organization. Several studies have concurred that student performance is directly related to school climate. Students in schools with a positive school culture have higher achievements. Therefore, creating and maintaining a positive school culture should be essential to the role of school administrator. Good schools depend on a strong sense of purpose and leadership (MacNeil & Maclin, n.d.). Principals must steer their staff, students, and community in a common direction in an effort to establish a set of norms, goals, and objectives that describes their vision of learning and the overall objective of the school. A school administrator has a strong influence on shaping a schools culture (MacNeil & Maclin). Once a strong school culture is established, it tends to act as a powerful socializer of thought and programmer of behavior (MacNeil & Maclin). Yet, shaping and creating such a culture does not just inexplicably happen. It requires a negotiation of sentiments of school stakeholders (MacNeil & Maclin). When points of view and beliefs compete in schools, deciding which ones are relevant...
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...2.The external analysis of China 2.1 A brief introduction of Chinese market 2.1.1 The total market .China is one of the largest consumer markets in the world. At the end of 2013, China has a GDP of $9.24 trillion , increase7.7% over the end of 2012. During the first decade of the new millennium, China’s textile and clothing industry has been undergoing dramatic changes, and so has the market. With a population of 1.3 billion and rapid economic growth, China is now the biggest producer and exporter of textiles and clothing, also, it is a potential buyer and importer, backed by a fast-growing market. With the reform and opening-up, and the relaxing police of entry regulations into China’s domestic market, Chinese consumers today are provided with diversity choices and are exposed to fashionable value-added imports. 2.1.2 Key players in China’s clothing market . Overall1, the high-end domestic clothing market in China is dominated by brands from European and American, such as Giorgio Armani, CK, Chanel, and Dior. The middle and low end of the market are be controlled by a mixture of foreign and domestic brands, most of which are manufactured in China. Such as Nike, Adidas, Tommy Hilfiger, Zara and H&M. China’s clothing industry has a great competitive advantage in terms of labor cost, lead-time, the variety of products, and political stability from a Chinese perspective. Many multinational retailers, international fashion brands, and overseas...
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...Miami School District Negotiation MGT 445 August 30, 2011 Miami School District Negotiation When children move to a new school, it not only affects the children. It affects their families, the community, and the school. The school boundaries in Miami must be redrawn to concentrate on overcrowding. Experts are choosing and evaluating these boundaries. The affected stakeholders are experiencing concerns. One must first identify the stakeholders and their concerns before he or she can establish each of the concerns. Choosing a strategy for negotiation and reviewing the ethics and culture effects will ensure that the negotiation approach is applicable for the circumstances. In this paper the subject to analyze is a negotiation strategy that favors the board’s requirement to redraw school boundaries, identification of the stakeholders and how culture, and ethics affect the strategy. Stakeholders To originate an efficient negotiation strategy, one must identify the stakeholders and stakeholders concerns. The stakeholders in the Miami School District project are the students, parents, teachers, and school staff, and the community. The students are primary stakeholders because students who change schools will encounter a new teachers, campus, and classmates. Students will depart from the comfort of familiarity. The parents will experience the effects of a new environment for their children, and a different location of the new school. Teachers and staff will experience class...
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...theory/content; obvious content missing | Borderline understanding of question; may not have answered all the issues relevant to the question but has dealt with the major ones; some minor inaccurate and or irrelevant theory/content | Sufficient understanding of question; answers all parts of the question, even if the content is a little uneven in quality; has attempted critique e.g. linked theories or evaluated theory; only very few very minor inaccuracies in content/theory evident | Good understanding of question; answers all parts of the question to a good standard– includes critical analysis of relevant issues pertaining to the question, even if a little of this critique is a little weak in parts; no inaccuracies in content/theory evident; may include some original content | Unequivocal understanding of question; answers all its parts comprehensively and accurately and excellent critical analysis of relevant issues pertaining to the question; usually includes some original content; no inaccuracies in the theory / content | | Mark out of 30 | <15 | 15-19.4 | 19.5-22.4 | 22.5-25.4 | 25.5 | 26 | Referencing and sources | Scholarly use of sources – No real use of sources to build a case; Cut and paste source material; may include irrelevant quotes that do not add value or make sense; Technical use of sources – poor or absent in-text referencing; insufficient sources of sufficient quality; no or inadequate list of references | Scholarship- Some attempt made to build case using...
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...SWOT Analysis Toni Dominguez BUS/210 August 10, 2014 Melanie Wright SWOT Analysis A SWOT analysis is used to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of a business. Hill (n.d.) " SWOT analysis is a process where the management team identifies the internal and external factors that will affect the company’s future performance" (para. 1). A SWOT analysis is typically used at the beginning stages of the business, after a business plan has been completed, to determine any potential risks or assets. However, an analysis can be completed anytime a change is made internally or externally that can impact the business and is recommended for review of your business every 6 months (Shouldis, 2012).. The Java Culture coffee has completed their business plan for a new coffee shop in a prime location near University of Oregon. They are looking to provide a comfortable and relaxing shop for customers to enjoy coffee with friends while providing excellent customer service. The owners have secured their financing, determined their budget for employees and the day to day needs of the business, lease, and forecasted sales based off the market for the first year. Now the owners will need to complete a SWOT analysis to determine any unseen risks or assets to their business that might be impacting to their success. A SWOT analysis will start with the strengths in the business. In reviewing the business plan for the Java Culture coffee shop they have many...
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...Intelligence Testing Article Analysis PSY 450 May 21, 2012 Joseph Gaines Intelligence Testing Article Analysis In earlier years many of the intelligence test that had been developed were culturally biased. The early intelligence test favored people that were from urban areas and not people from rural areas. The early intelligence test also favored people who were of the middle class status and not those of the lower class status. The earlier intelligence test also favored people who were white rather than people who were black. In this paper the author will review several different articles that are related to intelligence testing. The definition of intelligence may vary among the different cultures (Rogoff, 1990). An example of the differences among cultures and the way they view intelligence is European Americans think of intelligence in technical skills terms whereas people that are from Kenya consider intelligence to be someone who is an active participant in family and social life. Another example of the way culture views intelligence is people from Uganda view someone as being intelligent if they know the right thing to do and then they follow through with the right actions. Another example is the of the variations on how intelligence is viewed from culture to culture is the latmu people that are from Papua New Guinea, they believe people who have the ability to remember 10, 000 to 20,000 clans as intelligent. The people of the Carolina Island people believe that...
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