Abstract This paper begins by first listing the three most critical elements in a classified personnel contract with the school district. The paper then goes on to describe and explain these essential elements, professional development, evaluation terms, and disciplinary and suspension procedures in greater detail.
Vital Elements of Classified Contracts
Professional Development
Evaluation Procedure
Discipline
From the Paper "Evaluation ensure that teachers adhere to the District's mission and philosophy, objectives and goals, but also ensure that personnel are making adequate progress toward achieving their own goals and professional development. Regular evaluation enables critical review of one's performance, and provides an outlet for discussion regarding career development and growth. Disciplinary problems can also be pinpointed and addressed early on when consistent performance evaluations are utilized in the learning environment."
Tags: employee, continuing, education, enhance, performance, students, classroom, professional
The following paper attempts to classify Terbrugghen's art in terms of certain stylistic attributes which stand out to classify his art in three categories: Early Period, Middle Period and Late Period.
Abstract The following paper attempts to date the works of Terbrugghen according to periods in his life. The paintings that are analyzed in the early period are Crowning with Thorns in Copenhagen (1620), Execution of St. John the Baptist in Edinburgh, and Christ at Emmaus in Potsdam. The works that are classified in his middle period are: Lazarus and the Rich Man in Utrecht (1625), Gamblers in New York (1623), and Boy Lighting his Pipe (1623), and finally the works analyzed in his late period are: Jacob, Laban, and Leah in Cologne (1628), The Concert in Leningrad (1626) and Backgammon Players in Sweden (1627).
From the Paper "The chief problem one faces in confronting Terbrugghen's art is that of dating his work. The majority of his works are undated and dating them is difficult because Terbrugghen never had a set pattern. You cannot set up a chronology because he was an artist, not a thinker, and, therefore, not one to proceed step by step in his works. Terbrugghen was never outstanding as an inventor of motifs but liked to pick up ideas from others and elaborate on them. Throughout his career he used ideas from other artists. He did not use any one artist as an influence in just one period of his work, but tended to use ideas of the same artist throughout his life. An example of this is the influence of Caravaggio that can be seen in some of his works throughout his lifetime as an artist."
Tags: 17th, caravaggio, century, dutch, history, motif, inventor, musician, religious
Abstract This paper states that Freud's thematicizing of Shakespeare's stories falls under what Vladimir Propp later called the classification of "Folk Tale Morphology": Stories are classified and analyzed on the basis of a similarity of functions enacted over the course of the story. The author feels that what is significant is the extent to which Freud's analysis of the tale's morphology is convincing, and is used to bear out his own psychoanalytic theories. Examples are provided.
From the Paper "Freud first observes the common theme of a choice between three objects. While Propp would say that the choice itself is a function, and the nature of the choice is subfunctions, Freud insists on the cases being identical. Freud had already suggested in 1909 that in dream symbolism "boxes, cases, chests, cupboards and ovens represent the uterus" (The Interpretation of Dreams 471) , and here uses this theory to demonstrate that, in choosing among three caskets, Bassanio is choosing among three women."
Examines the accusations of leaking classified information brought against this Chinese-American doctor and the reaction of the Chinese American community.
Abstract The United States of America is a melting pot of various communities who have been residing in the country for generations. They feel assimilated into the American culture where many of them have been born and brought up in the U.S. and hence have remote connections with the country of their ancestors. However, there are times when these communities are in doubt over their assimilation. This paper studies the case of Wen Ho Lee - an employer of the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). Dr. Lee, a Taiwanese-born American was accused of tampering, altering and concealing classified information, as well as with removing secret weapons files from the Los Alamos computers. The paper describes the Asian-American community's anger against Dr. Lee's 9-month solitary confinement before he was freed in 1999 and their claims that his arrest was made on the grounds of racial prejudice.
From the Paper "Congressman Mike Honda D-San Jose also contributed by taking the petition to President George Bush. The campaign has been founded and led by Cecilia Chang of Fremont who believes that the fight is not for Wen Ho Lee alone but the entire nation that it represents which includes every American of Asian descent. She added that such organized response would guard and protect the Asian Americans against what may happen in the future. The campaign for getting as many signatures in support of Wen Ho Lee as possible extended itself to the internet where the supporters signed up online at www.wenholee.org. The petition campaign was co-sponsored by the Sacramento Chinese American Political Action Committee, East Bay Asian Voters Consortium, Association of North California Chinese Schools, South Alameda County Peace and Justice Coalition, and Joint Chinese University Alumni Association of Southern California. Endorsers included Citizens for a Better Community (Fremont), Honolulu Japanese American Citizens League and United Muslims of America (Sunnyvale) ."
Abstract This paper examines how recruiting, selecting, and retaining an ethically diverse, certified, and classified staff is a leadership responsibility and a priority for K-12 school administrators. There are many challenges associated with recruiting a diverse staff, but by recruiting a diverse staff, educators can assure that students will be provided ample opportunity to experience an education that is diverse in an environment that promotes diversity and a sense of global understanding. It attempts to show how implementation of a diverse recruiting campaign requires a stringent strategy.
Outline
Introduction
Management Support
Recruitment Strategies
Selecting
Retention
Certification/Classification
Conclusions
From the Paper "With regard to recruiting strategies, selection and hiring procedures must be oriented in a manner that encourages applications from a diverse pool of applicants. To do this the team must first emphasize communication (Spangler & Wixon, 2000). A communication strategy should incorporate the educational goals and philosophies plus an explicit desire to promote diversity."
This paper discusses the problems of classifying Shakespearean comedies, using "Much Ado about Nothing," "The Tempest," and "Measure for Measure" as examples.
850 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 0 sources, 2004, $ 30.95
Abstract This paper explains that, in Shakespearean comedies, a specific play can have, at the same time, both a happy ending and a cruel ending, as well as a character being both good and evil. The author contends that "Measure for Measure" can be interpreted as one of the happiest and the scariest endings written by Shakespeare, and yet it is classified as a comedy. The paper concludes that, because there is little solid documentation about many of Shakespeare's ideas, it is nearly impossible to comment on how Shakespeare feels about anything in his plays and to determine if a play, which is listed as a "comedy", is really a comedy.
From the Paper ""Much Ado About Nothing" is an extremely humorous play, mostly about lovers and the obstacles it took to get two couples together. In the end of the play, there is not only one proposal for marriage, but two! All begin to dance and the 'happy' ending is reached, however, the villain of the play that caused these great obstacles has not been punished. He is here, at the 'happy' ending brought to the attention of the characters, so merry in their dancing and their future weddings."
Abstract This essay is about how good and bad kids come to be just that, good or bad. Studies have shown that there are certain things that kids who can be classified as good all seem to have in common; unfortunately, there are also common denominators for kids considered to be bad. This report attempts to show how and why this type of research is so important and to present a solution for the types of problems that produce bad kids, suggesting that the solution can be found in developmental assets.
Introduction
Assets
Search Institute
From the Paper "There have been many studies conducted throughout history to try to find the key or the catalyst that change all kids into either good or bad kids. "We concentrate on alcohol and other drug abuse prevention, largely because of the funding that schools receive from the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities program and because of public opinion polls that consistently rank drug abuse near the top of local school problems." (Rose, Gallup, and Elam 1997) Until very recently, the consensus was that this phenomenon was a completely random issue or a completely natural process contained in some brain cell or DNA strand. But, it has been discovered that there may be specific reasons why some kids get involved in dangerous activities and others become contributing members of society. "
Abstract This paper considers ways of classifying and creating divisions for different kinds of bosses, using leadership theory and research to show that there are distinctions to be made in terms of how bosses make decisions and get work done.
From the Paper "Every employee can discern the leadership style used by his or her boss based on certain criteria concerning how they relate to subordinates and conduct business, and from this a taxonomy of bosses could be developed to show where a given boss would fit into the overall leadership style of bosses. Leadership style has been studied extensively, and there are several different ways this dimension of business has been pictured by different analysts. In general, though, they see a division of leaders in an organization based on a range of behaviors largely related to how the boss sees to it that the work of the organization gets done, ranging from bosses who take the most direct control to those who have others do the work and who encourage greater independence."
Abstract This paper examines eight questions that frequently arise when the conversation turns to Responsiveness to Instruction, or RTI. In particular the following paper looks at whether or not RTI should stand alone as the de rigueur means of classifying students perceived to have learning disabilities. Further the paper looks at the corpus of literature relating to RTI as well as the impact of the new means of classification upon the construct of Student Learning Disabilities and upon classroom pedagogy.
From the Paper "Concerns about the flagging academic fortunes of many of our children have become an increasingly pressing issue in recent years. With this in mind, the following paper will examine a number of questions that must be taken into account when assessing the merits and demerits of the controversial RTI approach to student evaluation. To wit, the paper will address the question of whether or not the "ability-achievement discrepancy" approach for identifying SLD should be replaced. The paper will also look at the question of whether or not RTI should be used as the exclusive method for the identification of SLD. Proceeding onward, the paper will review whether or not RTI possesses an adequate research base to warrant its implementation at the present time and whether or not there is a defensible, dependable way to quantify a student's RTI."
Abstract This paper presents research designed to address self-classification of conservatives in the United States. Because the U.S. has undergone a period of conservative influence and control of its political system in the last generation, the range of persons identifying themselves as "conservatives" and the variety of sociopolitical beliefs that this group holds has increased in both number and diversity. Following a review of the literature to outline some basic conservative tendencies in the U.S., the findings of a research project are presented in order to determine whether there does in fact seem to be a coherent and comprehensive set of social beliefs that people ascribe to so that they classify themselves as "conservative" rather than as adherents of some other philosophy.
From the Paper "The fact that McCloskey didn't use self-classification is somewhat surprising, since he himself suggests in his research report that sometimes there is little difference, or at least shifting difference, between conservatives and liberals (their main political rivals in the U.S.). It is possible that those who identify themselves as conservatives may share some beliefs with those who call themselves liberal. Francis Wilson argues that one reason this may be so is because both conservatives and liberals are dealing with the same content in a social struggle. "
Looks at an article by Jack Hawkins about the failed leadership and foreign policy of the 1961 Bay of Pigs crisis, entitled "'Classified Disaster: The Bay of Pigs Operation Was Doomed by Presidential Indecisiveness and Lack of Commitment'.
Abstract This paper explains that one of the most uncertain times in American foreign policy history was in 1961 during the crisis of the Bay of Pigs. The author reviews an article by Jack Hawkins, 'Classified Disaster: The Bay of Pigs Operation Was Doomed by Presidential Indecisiveness and Lack of Commitment' which appeared in the 1996 "National Review". This paper relates that Hawkins alleges that the Bay of Pigs was a failed effort because of presidential indecision and because President Kennedy, though he committed to the initiative, did not back his dedication with the needed support in human assets or in weaponry.
From the Paper "Jack Hawkins says that US air support was a crucial to success or failure of the invasion at The Bay of Pigs. Since the mission, as we know, failed, we will examine what happened to the air support that Hawkins claims was committed to the mission, and then not provided. In a study by researchers James G. Blight and Kornbluh (1999), they agree with Hawkins that the brigadistas or invading expatriates did not receive "expected" US air support. They agree, too, that this was one of the determining factor in the failed exercise."
Tags: expatriates experts, air support, transcripts, military personnel
Abstract This paper studies the styles, techniques and works of these two very famous historical poets. It compares Herbert who is classified as a metaphysical poet and Taylor who is classified as a Puritan era poet. It studies Puritan life as Edward Taylor's direct writing influence. It studies the classification issue of these poets and concludes that Taylor should be classified as a metaphysical poet as well because of the properties of his poems. It analyzes several poems by these poets and details their style, meaning and the techniques used. It also examines their great belief and faith in God and how this affected their poetry.
Table of Contents:
I. Introduction
II. Metaphysical Properties of Works
III. Motivations for Writing
IV. Criticisms of Works
V. Writing Styles
VI. Methodology
VII. Biblical References and Themes
VIII. Metrical Forms
IX. Man's Unworthiness
X. Summary
From the Paper "The works of Edward Taylor not only provide us with a glimpse into Puritan life of the 1600?s, they also give us a direct insight into the very heart and soul of the man who penned them. His works relate the Puritan emphasis on one's own spiritual examination of the soul, and well as the high moral standards the Puritans lived by. Although his style varies somewhat in his major works, his unbending love of God remains constant. His imagery not only allows the reader to view his words through a Puritan's eyes, but to also get a feel for what it meant to devote one's self totally to God. Taylor's reasons for writing were grounded in his own personal desire to communicate with God, to express his heartfelt love of God, and to prepare himself for sharing the Lord's Supper with his congregation. Like Herbert, Taylor's poetry expressed deep piety and love for Christ. Likewise, both authors express the view of Salvation as being completely reliant on God's grace rather than human merit (Rowe). (175)"
Abstract This paper discusses the legacy of the poet, Wilfred Owen. The paper analyzes Owen's critics with regard to the debate over whether or not Owen should be classified as a war poet, or a poet who writes in a socially provocative manner in order to effect social change, or whether Owen should be classified as an elegist, with his work serving as a memorial for his dead comrades. The paper concludes that if the majority of Owen's work can be shown to be operating as a funeral song or lament for the dead, then Owen may be classified as primarily an elegist.
From the Paper "The legacy of Wilfred Owen is one that has grown in the century since his death. While critics pore over his poems, analyzing the significance of the changing of single words, one debate that has blossomed since the 1980s is the critical debate over whether or not Owen should be classified as a war poet, or a poet who writes in a socially provocative manner in order to evoke outrage from his readers and effect social change, or whether Owen should be classified as an elegist at heart, with his work serving as a memorial for his dead comrades. On one side of the debate, arguing for Owen to be considered primarily as an elegist, lies Dominic Hibberd, Owen's biographer. Representing the other side, those in favour of classifying Owen as an outrageous poet, working to shock and stir his audience to action, can be found Jon Silkin, an authority on British War Poetry of the First World War. Also arguing for Owen to be considered as an outrageous poet is Marie Gardett, writing in the contemporary scholarly journal Explicator. The proofs offered by Silkin and Gardett, coupled with Owen's "lists of contents", offer a convincing and powerful argument for Silkin's vision of Owen that Hibberd cannot persuasively counter. The working definition of "elegist" that I will use is to refer to a poet who writes "funeral song[s] or lament[s] for the dead" (OED "Elegy"). This definition, adapted from the Oxford English Dictionary's definition of "elegy", comes from the most authoritative source on the definitions of words in the English Language; also, this definition is specific enough to work practically in this essay. If the majority of Owen's work can be shown to be operating as a funeral song or lament for the dead, then Owen may be classified as primarily an elegist."
Abstract This paper defined disease as anything impairing the normal state or functioning of the body as a whole or of any of its parts, explaining how certain diseases are short lived, but severe, others chronic. The author classifies diseases by their cause and how infectious they may be.
From the paper:
"Disease can be defined as anything impairing the normal state or functioning of the body as a whole or of any of its parts. Some diseases are short lived, but they are accompanied by severe symptoms. Others are chronic, or diseases that last a long time. Diseases are classified by their cause; this could be a virus, bacteria, rickettsias, or protozoa. Fungi and parasitic worms can also cause diseases. Human, certain animals and insects, and infected objects can transmit only infectious diseases. Chemical and physical agents such as drugs, poisons, and radiation can also cause disease."
Abstract This paper looks at the relationship between stuttering, a speech disorder of dysfluency, which is classified as a speech problem and expressive language problems, which are classified as language disorders. It discusses how stuttering can appear to be a relatively minor communication problem, as the person knows what he or she wants to say and how it is the ability to communicate that separates us from the other animals. It demonstrates how communication is central to what makes us human and how stuttering can disrupt the normal rhythm of social interaction.
Outline
Introduction
Cause
Language Skills and Fluency
Research on the Topic
Discussion
Conclusion
From the Paper "Recent research in brain imaging has produced interesting new information. MRI's used to compare the brains of stutterers and non-stutterers showed anatomical differences in two areas used in language production: Broca's area and Wernicke's area (Perkins, 2001). This could easily lead one to assume that the cause of stuttering is a structural brain difference, but this might be an incorrect interpretation. The brain is plastic, and it is possible that these areas change over time as a result of the stuttering. However, it does give evidence regarding the involuntary nature of dysfluency (Perkins, 2001). Other neurological research suggests that the right hemisphere may be interfering with the language activities of the left hemisphere (Sobel, 2001). Other research implicates other parts of the brain. The region of the brain that processes hearing is active when fluent speakers speak but underactive when stutterers speak."
