Abstract This paper discusses the importance of the setting the correct atmosphere in the classroom setting and discusses several important concepts that are crucial to designing a utopian education system. The considerations to be weighed include the discussion of modern issues such as child abuse that is caused by either the community or adminstrators, equality in education and the role and responsibilities of students, admininstrators and teachers, technologies and the classroom atmosphere and lastly, the practical application of teacher training. The paper exapands upon these considerations, paying special attention to the issues of child abuse and unequal education opportunities and the role that utopian ideals would play in the resolution of these issues.
From the Paper "Further, a utopian model must address the fears of teachers working in American schools. Elizabeth Anderson and Murray Levine note that teachers are often greatly negatively affected by concerns over child abuse allegations, and that many feel a continual fear being accused of maltreatment themselves. This has often created a "chilling climate" where both educators and students are afraid of physical contact. Anderson & Levine suggest that both teachers and administrators must be very clear in creating policies and defining what behavior is unacceptable. By following these guidelines, teachers can help to create a warmer and more caring environment that is more in tune with a utopian ideal."
Abstract The paper discusses the shortcomings of Roman imperial administration that are visible in over-expansion and the introduction of an imperial power and culture to societies that had not produced them. The paper looks at institutions including the limitations of Roman law and government within contrasting host areas annexed or otherwise controlled by the Romans.
Abstract This paper proposes a research project that would examine the effectiveness of English instruction of mathematics on Second Grade ELL (English language learners) students as compared to the effectiveness of instruction in their native language. The proposal is in response to the controversy surrounding the issue of how best to teach mathematics to children from non-English-speaking backgrounds, since it has been found that the best way for children to learn to use mathematics to organize, understand, compare, and interpret their experiences is by making a connection between mathematics and their everyday lives. The paper examines whether ELL students should be taught how to make this connection in their native language with gradual exposure to English in language classes, or whether they should be immersed in English as early as possible. The paper includes an annotated bibliography and an observation checklist of lessons taught in class.
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From the Paper "Mathematics is a powerful tool for interpreting the world. Research has shown that for children to learn how to use mathematics to organize, understand, compare, and interpret their experiences, mathematics must be connected to their lives. Such connections help students to make sense of mathematics and view it as relevant. There has, however, been controversy with regard to children from non-English backgrounds and the best ways to get them to make those connections. Questions are raised regarding how to instruct these children who are referred to as English language learners (ELL?s). Should they initially be taught in their native language with gradual exposure to English in language classes, or should they be immersed in English as early as possible."
Abstract This paper explains that, originating in Scandinavia, the Vikings were water-born warriors of Denmark, Norway and Sweden who conquered much of the British Isles, pillaged the coast of France, sacked Paris, drove the Frankish overlords from Normandy, traveled the great rivers of Europe, overwhelmed the Slavs in Russia, took command of Kiev and even battled with the Greeks at the doorstep of Constantinople. The author points out that many scholars believe that the Vikings were far more than barbarians whose only aim was to plunder and burn their way through Europe. The Vikings greatly influenced many cultures and countries, much like the ancient Romans during their days of glory and power almost one thousand years earlier. The paper concludes that, when the Vikings power came to the end, conquered through much violence and bloodshed, their property was broken up into contesting kingdoms, such as the Franks, the Burgundians, the Visigoths, the Anglo-Saxons and the Lombards.
From the Paper "In 885 A.D., a huge naval fleet of Viking ships sailed up the River Seine and thus penetrated the very essence of France. In command of this vast naval raid was Sigfred and Orm, two Viking chieftains who had been instrumental in the earlier raids in the Frankish kingdoms. Before long, the Viking fleet, raiding and pillaging as they proceeded, were within eyesight of the walls of Paris, but in order to sake this great city, they Vikings had to first take two fortified bridges that spanned the River Seine. Charles the Fat, the dominant ruler of Paris and the great-grandson of Charlemagne, appears to have ignored this Viking threat, due to being concerned with other more local skirmishes which in effect left the city of Paris without any substantial defense."
This paper analyzes various aspects of President Bush's administration in order to assess and determine whether or not it can be fully encompassed as belonging to the conservative ideology.
Abstract This paper details the basic characteristics and ideologies of conservatism, according to views and opinions of theoreticians. From an economical perspective, conservatism pledges for a minimal implication of the state in national economic process or towards income equality. The writer of this paper contends and explains why President Bush's administration basically follows a conservative ideology. One example would be the military privatization policies, that are aimed at increasing the strength of the military arsenal through private investments, while at the same time increasing the power of certain lobby groups and major supporters of the administration. On the flip-side, this paper discusses various policies of the Bush administration that are viewed as liberal and non-conservative, such as: The Medicare Modernization Act, Social Security Reform and the No Child Left Behind Program, which do not have the individualistic characteristics one would expect from a neoconservative government. This paper also delves into the impact of the Patriot Act, which seems to be endangering some of the fundamental liberties of the American individual.
From the Paper "It seems thoroughly strange to note, however, that many of the Bush policies could rather be classified as liberal or, at least, as not belonging to the conservative ideology. For once, the large federal spending, especially during the first term, is a classic measure that liberal governments use to stimulate growth and production. As a measure of governmental spending, it is by all cases an implication of the state in the economic processes, something which, as we have seen, is certainly not conservative. In turn, large governmental spending levels increase budgetary deficit, as was the case during Bush's first term. On the other hand, some social policies, including here the Medicare Modernization Act and the Social Security Reform, but also the No Child Left Behind program, certainly do not have the individualistic characteristics we would expect from a neoconservative government."
Tags: president, george, w., bush, political, policy, adminstration, liberal
Abstract This well-researched paper explores the term democracy, while focusing on the general makeup of the U.S. government. The writer contends that democracy is a government by the people, for the people, run directly by them or through their duly elected representatives. This paper details the history of the American voting system, which is a key activity of a modern democracy. The writer of this paper discusses and cites various portions of the the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, which establishes the legislative branch of the government. This paper examines the historic events that led to the 1776 War of Independence between America and Britain. This paper briefly discusses the current political climate in America, while also supplying a brief overview of the democratic and republican platforms.
From the Paper "The downward trend of less party affiliation and less party voting proceeded from the simple argument that one did not need to be a Republican or a Democrat to pave a road. Those who favor nonpartisan elections claim that the job of a member of the city council is not to debate on national issues but to maintain the neighborhood part, keep it clean and fix occasional potholes and these functions do not need partisan solutions. Nonpartisan election was a reform introduced by the Progressive Party at the turn of the 20th century. The Progressive Party wanted city governments to respond more to community needs and less to self-interested party manipulation. Non-partisan elections would remove party influence from the race; allow candidates who do not need to adjust their ideas to the approval of parties to run; and compel voters to search out more information on a candidate. Advocates say that a more active and informed citizenry would increase voter turnout."
Abstract This paper explains that, with managed care systems, hospitals needed to compete for managed care contracts and gain clout with insurers for better reimbursement rates; therefore, administrators, who are usually not medically trained, save costs by downsizing the R.N. staff, resulting in less favorable patient outcomes. The author suggests that the simplest solution would be to abolish for-profit medical facilities and replace them with facilities judged on how well they spend all their income on patient care by providing the best possible medical care by doctors, nurses and nursing assistants. The paper concludes that, as long as the United States considers the right to make a handsome profit more important than the mandate to provide care for the sick, nothing will change.
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From the Paper "Hospitals may cross-train janitors and security guards to do nursing work. "Studies report that hospital nursing staffs, which once consisted of 85-95 percent registered nurses and only 5-15 percent aides, are now only 80, 70 sometimes 50 percent registered nurses and up to 50 percent aides." This sort of understaffing leads to errors. Sometimes those errors are R.N. errors, due to lack of time to consider all the ramifications of their own and their assistants' actions. For example, in one nursing care facility, an elderly man, called Mr. D by authors Baker and Cooper, was restrained, partially because of his behavior. However, he became agitated during a time when he was not under observation because, with too few assistants, an R.N. had to reassign some staff."
Abstract The paper looks at studies that reveal that regardless of primary care professions, women receive lower wages than men. The paper reveals further that there are less women in adminstrative positions and more women in under-funded public healthcare facilities. The paper notes the areas of the healthcare industry where this gap does not apply but shows how for the most part, women make less than men even if they are equally educated and with the same responsibilities. The paper concludes that as long as this continues, it will be difficult to attract more women into the healthcare profession.
From the Paper "While it may seem that the healthcare industry must be one of the country's industries where gender does not play a role in salaries and pay raises, that is not the case, as several studies indicate. In fact, just the opposite is true. Even though many medical professionals require the same higher education levels, they often do not pay the same when it comes to gender. This may be surprising, since it seems that the medical profession attracts its fair share of female professionals. These women are often educated just as highly as their male counterparts are, and have received good educations, but that still does not prepare them to make as much as men do, which is disheartening at best. Women professionals should expect to earn as much as their male counterparts and what is especially troubling is that even pediatricians, who are often professional women dealing with women and their children, are also paid less than their male counterparts are."
