Unrelated Incidents’ by Tom Leonard and Search for my Tongue by Sujata Bhatt :: English Literature

What does the way a person speaks tell us about the person? ‘Unrelated Incidents’ by Tom Leonard and ‘Search for my Tongue’ by Sujata Bhatt are two poems that give people an incite into how a person is perceived by others, by the way that they speak. ‘Unrelated Incidents’ is about how the BBC newsreaders all talking in Standard English and will not have a Scottish person reading the news because the viewers will not understand there accent, Tom Leonard views this as discrimination and shows his dislike to this attitude in his poem. ‘Search for my Tongue’ is about Sujata Bhatt’s personal experiences with learning another language and having to speak in a foreign tongue and forgetting about the mother tongue which is the original language. When Sujata thinks that she has finally lost her mother tongue she starts to hear it again in her dreams. The layout of the poem ‘Unrelated Incidents’ is set out in an unusual way because of the poem talking about the BBC newsreaders. When the newsreaders reads out the news they read it off of autocue and this is how the poem is set out. When first looking at ‘Unrelated Incidents’ it is difficult to read because of the spellings of the words. The poem is written phonetically and not in Standard English. Tom Leonard says in line 27-30 ‘this is me token yir right way a spellin.’ Leonard also uses colloquial which is slang he uses it in the last line with ‘belt up’ he does this to mock the way the news is read because of the poem being written as if it were the six clock news. This is different to ‘Search for my Tongue’ because Sujata Bhatt for 15 lines writes in English but then from line 16-29 writes in Gujarati which is her mother language, beneath this it also tells the reader how to read this language (which is spelt phonetically). The lines written in Gujarati is actually the first part of the poem written again and when you read it the first part sounds harsh and not very nice to read but when you read it for a second time in Gujarati it flows and is nice to read. In ‘Unrelated Incidents’ and ‘Search for my Tongue’ they either are cross or upset with themselves or with others around them. In the poem ‘Unrelated Incidents’ the Scottish man is angry for being rejected by the BBC just because of the way that he talks and because of his accent and in ‘Search for my Tongue’ she is upset with herself for not

Responsibility To Protect Essay -- Political Science

Since its adoption by world leaders at the World Summit in 2005, the Responsibility to Protect (herein R2P) has been hailed as a major achievement in protecting populations from genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, or ethnic cleansing that would be committed by rulers. However, some see the R2P not as an effective human right instrument for civilians’ protection as it appears to be another tool for imperialism. My position in this essay is that I believe the R2P doctrine is a considerable achievement in world politics as it signals to potential perpetrators of mass atrocities that the world would no longer stand by, but will use force when necessary to protect innocent civilians. My position is articulated as follows. First, I will present the content/principles of the R2P doctrine . Second, I will point out the legal and moral argument underpinning the R2P, particularly its military aspect. Finally I will evoke some cases where the R2P has been critical in protectin g populations from mass killing and show the shortcoming of those who argue against the R2P. First of all, the R2P clearly states that: i) the State has the primary responsibility to protect its population from heinous human rights abuses such as genocide, war crimes, crime against humanity and ethnic cleansing; ii) the international community has the responsibility to assist States in fulfilling their primary responsibility as indicated in point i) and as such, it should use appropriate diplomatic, humanitarian and other peaceful means to protect populations from those crimes; iii) however, when a State fails to protect its own populations or is the actual perpetrator of such crimes against its populations, the international community must be prepared to ta... ...international humanitarian and human rights laws as well as international customary laws. There are convincing legal and moral arguments in favor of the use of military intervention as the last resort to protect populations from actual or imminent acts of genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity or ethnic cleansing. The NATO intervention in Libya in 2011 is a good illustration of the importance of the R2P for the protection of populations from atrocities. The argument of opponents to the R2P is not convincing at all as it only covers one part of the three responsibilities of the R2P. Works Cited 1. World Summit Outcome Document 2. Roland Paris, â€Å"R2P Is Not a License for Military Recklessness†, in the Centre for International Policy Study’s blog (March 12, 2012), retrieved online at http://cips.uottawa.ca/r2p-is-not-a-license-for-military-recklessness/

Media Influence on Eating Disorders Essay

Women are given the message at a very young age that in order for them to be happy and successful they have to be thin and beautiful. It is also not surprising that eating disorders are on the rise because of the value society places on being thin. Most women and girls feel like being thin is the ultimate achievement and quite possibly the most important aspect of themselves. Eating disorders used to just be a way for women and young girls to keep their weight off. However, the sad truth is this isn’t just a diet, but a silent killer. In recent years, girls with low self esteem are becoming increasingly younger. According to the National Association of Eating Disorders, 47% of girls in 5th-12th grade reported wanting to lose weight because of magazine pictures (12). When young girls compare themselves to images of women who appear â€Å"perfect† their self image lessens, and in turn creating a vulnerable platform for an eating disorder to take over. The medias unrealistic portrayals of women, societies obsession with being thin, and lastly the rise in weight loss advertising are problems discussed throughout this paper as reasons for the growing epidemic of eating disorders. Women constantly ask themselves â€Å"what is the perfect body type? †. As our adolescence ages into adulthood many women struggle with trying to answer this question. Societies idea of what the perfect body type is constantly changing. However, it is always influenced by the medias perception of what the perfect body image should look like. We all idolize these images we see on television and in magazines and some of us would do anything to look just like them. When they are constantly being compared to what they see in the media, its no wonder these young girls develop self esteem issues. One study showed that 69 percent of girls stated that magazine models influenced their idea of the perfect body shape (Does the media cause eating disorders? 3). I believe the media and how they portray women unrealistically is one of the reasons for the increase in eating disorders over the years. Instead of focusing on what college they are going to attend, these girls are worried about how many calories are in an apple. Between TV, magazines, and movies, girls are constantly comparing themselves to unrealistic images that are painted everywhere. It’s almost impossible to step outside without seeing these illusory images. By 17, the average woman has received over 250,000 commercial messages through the media (Mass-Marketing of Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders: The Social Psychology of Women, 212). These advertisements are damaging to both mental and physical states to the girls and women trying to live up to the medias perception of the perfect body type and are more likely to develop one of the many body image disorders (Media and Eating Disorders 1). Trying to live up to these expectations can be detrimental to the health and well-being of these girls, all to achieve the â€Å"perfect look† they see so often. Thin models and actresses in the eye of the media are often the ones these girls are looking up to, and strive to look like, which can also pose a problem as many times these women are unhealthily thin. It’s no secret that female celebrities appearances have shifted in recent years. Celebrities and models exude a sort of power over people, partly because they are so highly visible in our society. There is a meaning behind what celebrities and models look like; it is the message that these women are powerful, they are sexy, they are beautiful; they are wanted (Ahern et al. , 2008). The influence of the stereotypical vision of a woman is taking a toll. When a girl becomes obsessed with dieting and looking better, they can easily become anorexic or bulimic. 79% of teenage girls who suffer from eating disorders are readers of women’s magazines (â€Å"Media and Eating disorders† 2). This just shows how influential images in the magazines can be, and its upsetting that these are the images young girls and women chose to compare themselves to. I’m not quite sure when the idea of beauty went from the curvy size 14 figure of Marilyn Monroe to a sickly looking size 0 model. It’s understandable that the fashion industry wants models to wear their clothes efficiently, but what’s the harm in having women look like women to model their clothing? Fashion editors and models believe they are just responding to a supply and demand, or in other words, trying to market their product efficiently despite the underlying issues it presents. If these marketers don’t realize that what they chose to display is harmful, the issue at large will continue to rise. So what can we do to change this problem? Some media influences started to realize that the media was to blame for this self-hatred amongst girls and began to do something about it. DOVE, for example, released a campaign called â€Å"The Dove Campaign for Real Beauty† in which they began airing commercials displaying women who looked like real women, not sticks. Dove has realized the medias negative effect on adolescent girls and has taken matters into their own hands by publishing a new ad with healthier looking models. This ad is one step in the right direction to building back up young girls self esteem and making them comfortable with their bodies. They also launched a self-esteem movement where they travel and do workshops with young girls who have self esteem and image issues. DOVE also released a video titled â€Å"Real Beauty Sketches† in which a trained FBI sketch artist drew the women based on their own self- perception, then based on that of a stranger. The strangers depictions of the women were more attractive and actually similar to what they looked like, while their own perception was extremely harsh and a less beautified image. This short, but powerful video enlightened these women how critical they are towards themselves and how women usually do not realize how they appear in everyone else’s eyes, just how they view oneself. If prominent brands in the media created these kind of campaigns, there would be more girls inclined to look up to an realistic image, versus something that is not attainable. Women will never stop wanting to improve themselves, but by advertisers embracing all the different beautiful attributes women have they will refrain from practicing unhealthy methods and will work towards realistic goals that will make them happy. There have been many studies about the effects media has on women and how it could eventually lead to eating disorders. One study was done examined how the viewing of fashion magazines affected middle school and high-school-aged girls. In one particular survey, this study found among middle school-aged girls that viewing fashion magazines influenced them to consider a thin body type as the â€Å"ideal† body type. This seems to be the initial effect of viewing media that continuously and predominantly displays abnormally thin women. (Field, 2000). As for the high-school-aged girls, a connection was made between idealizing and desiring the body types that were seen repeatedly in the fashion magazines to the point of development of symptoms of eating disorders (Field, 2000). The influence of these images in relation to these girls made a large impact. When they are comparing themselves to these images, in their minds they have to take measures to alter their physical appearance, and in turn leading to symptoms of eating disorders. However, fashion icons and magazines are not the only culprit for the rise of eating disorders and body image issues. Weight loss promotion is everywhere we look, and seen every time we turn on the television. Between ads like â€Å"Jenny Craig† and â€Å"Atkins†, these campaigns are telling women everywhere â€Å"you can be happy too, if you follow this plan and become thin like me! †. Women are constantly confronted with the message that they need to lose weight, and since the weight industry is booming, they are buying into the hype. Health and well-being are often mixed up with weight-loss. However, there is a difference between being healthy and being unhealthily thin. There is nothing wrong with working out and keeping active to be healthy, but when exercising begins to replace meals and self image starts to deteriorate, that’s when it becomes a problem. Being thin is portrayed to equal being strong, healthy, and powerful. The exploitation of images that display women’s bodies benefits both weight-loss companies and companies selling beauty and fashion products. Yes, it is good for the business, but can be damaging to women. If women continue to convince themselves they need to look a certain way or be a certain size, the easier it will be for consumers to sell them into â€Å"looking better† (Hesse-Biber et al, 2006). As unfortunate as it is, these marketers are benefiting in the end from the presence of eating disorders in our society. Weight loss advertising goes hand-in-hand with fashion and beauty advertising. Both display unrealistic expectations and convincing them that to be happy, they must be thin. Saying that weight-loss advertisers should cease is a stretch, but what is possible to promote change is to begin to reiterate the idea of being healthy and active, versus taking diet pills and being on diets, because often enough diets turn into serious eating disorders. I can attest this to my personal life because I understand what they going through, myself having suffered with an eating disorder for 6 years. The first time I had the idea of not eating to lose weight was when I saw Mary-Kate Olsen on the cover of a magazine for her problem with anorexia. My 12 year old brain saw the cover and thought â€Å"if that’s how she lost weight, that’s how I will†. even though I was a slender 115 pounds, I still thought I was overweight. It started by not eating lunch sometimes, or telling my mom I was full at the dinner table. The weight fell off easily, and I liked all the compliments I was receiving, It made me feel important and special in the moment, but when I would look in the mirror I didn’t see what everyone did. I felt as though everyone was lying to me to make me feel better. Little white lies about my weight started turning into bigger lies and as my disorder got worse, so did I. There was a time I didn’t eat anything but an apple for 3 days straight. It begun to affect my grades, my social life, and worse of all my health. My family all knew something was wrong with me but I never listened to anyone or wanted help. My mom noticed me weight-loss and forced me to see a therapist and a doctor. I gained the weight back almost instantly and fast. Once again I was drowning in the same negative thoughts about myself as I had for so many years, but this time I looked how I felt, and it made it even worse. I felt huge and disgusting and became severely depressed. It took all that I had in me just to get out of bed and get dressed. So many times I just wanted to slip back into the cycle of not eating, but I knew everyone had a close eye on me. Then one day I was at a friends house with a bunch of girls and one of them starting talking about bingeing and purging. It sounded like the best idea ever to me; I was able to eat, but not consume the calories. I began the cycle of bingeing and purging every day. At first it felt like an adrenaline rush and the weight was falling off fast, and that invincible feeling started up once again. But this began to take a toll on my body even worse than not eating. My mom was suspicious and confronted me one day to let me know she was worried and she knew I had a problem, but of course I was in denial and insisted I was fine. The day I threw up blood and fainted I knew this was much more serious then I had thought. My body was finally shutting down on me after all these years. I told my mom everything that had happened and she brought me to the doctor and had many tests done. The doctor said my esophageal passage was damaged and if I didn’t stop purging soon there would be permanent damaged. He also said I had anemia and my bones and organs were weak. The dentist said my enamel was destroyed. This disorder had not only permanently damaged my body, but my soul felt broken. I felt like I had no life left in me and it took a long time and a few therapists to learn how to love myself and my body the way it is. I just hope one day I can tell my story to young girls so they know that they aren’t alone and they won’t have to grow up thinking they need to destroy their bodies to feel beautiful. Eating disorders are something that will continue be a problem in this country until the media along with society decides to make an impact. We find unrealistic images of extremely thin women plastered everywhere in television, magazines, television, weight-loss promotions, and are glamorized by celebrities. These media advertisements are all contributing factors to the self-hatred these girls feel. Women who see these images firsthand try to live up to the â€Å"perfect† image of what a woman is supposed to look like, when in fact this perfect image doesn’t exist. There is the underlying idea that to be happy, powerful, and satisfied in your life, being thin will get you there. The advertisers, even though are trying to keep their business successful, should make it so the images they chose to display are representations of women who look like women. If there were images of real women, with real curves, girls might be able to not only relate, but be inspired instead of bashing and hating themselves for not achieving their own idea of what their supposed to look like. Having too have suffered from an eating disorder I understand what these girls are going through and how serious this disease is. When the media finally realizes that displaying unrealistic images of women are doing more harm then good, the cycle of these women and young girls feeling like they have to starve themselves to be beautiful will hopefully come to an end. Having women who represent women will not only provide inspiration for girls, but also give them positive influences to look up to. Hopefully one day society will learn that there isn’t just one vision of beauty or weight, and the horrible cycle of eating disorders will cease to exist forever.

The Physical Science of a Gun

Lirio Garcia Physical bashledge E. Martin December 13, 2012 cast off What the natural philosophy be of slam a petrololene blastoff a flatulence is largely the learning of proceeding in the scientific world. peerless thing that closely shooters atomic number 18 alert of is what lick they require to use and where they lack to chilliness at however most do non know how the flatulence and punch clear together or even separate. Also, in that location is no go under balance of strength for every hit man since the efficiency is mostly based on its structure of timber and barrel length. plot doing my re blackch I have get to knowledge on not precisely how the accelerator pedal deeds but the physics of it as well.I testament be discussing what I learned as well as the physics and the physics of the bullet as well when shot up in air. Some topics that I did not know that dealt with shooting a gasoline are friction, bosom, conservation of impetus (which helps characterize an objects electric resistance to change in motion), velocity, kinetic energy, sell of energy, solemness, heat engines, kinematics (analyzes the positions and motions of objects as a ply of time), sound, and rocket motion which all charm together to aim the bullet mop up the right target. Also, I was not sure that gun take form has two parts.Which are primary charge from the escaping bullet and molybdenumary kick back from the escaping gas behind the bullet. jibe to Samuel Hokin, the first take a hop conserves impulse of the gun-bullet system sequence the second kick is larger and comes later on when the bullet leaves the gun one is using. neural impulses comparison is p (momentum) equals m ( vision) times v (velocity). An cause of an comparison for momentum ( ) is if the bullet has a spile of 25 and the tail endnonball along of 60 taboo of the gun and accordinglyce the equivalence would be p=25 x 60. in one case multiplied, the momen tum of this would be 1500.When one pulls the trigger, it makes a overstretch which moves the sear (the piece that holds the throb which contains potential energy) and lets the formulate fire and is intensify by gravity which is 9. 8 meters per second squared and by the puncture of the earth of the bullet that starts to propellent inside. After this the propelling creates an expanding gas which allows its blackmail to get the clips suit braggyger which then is force to fight down the projectile bullet out of the pickup truck casting and done the barrel which then gets out of the gun.Shooting any(prenominal) type of gun uses Newtons Third legal philosophy which says that every force has an equal and contrary reaction on different objects since forces of all time exists in pairs. This force can be found from the equation Force = mass x acceleration. For example if the shooter is shooting a . 50 caliber they should be careful because since the bang force of that gun i s way to big then it can dislocate or seriously suffer their shoulder. If one does obstinate to use this gun then it should be used with a muzzle bracken so it could slim the force of the recoil.This helps by changing the bullets projectile motion but the conservation of the momentum will constantly be the same. When doing calculations for this with a mass of 20 mg and an acceleration of 100 m/s 2 Works Cited Binder, Madeline. How physical science Affects plunder Shooting. Articlesbase. com. Articlesbase. com, n. d. Web. 13 Dec. 2012. http//www. articlesbase. com/education-articles/how-physics-affects-rifle-shooting-1623110. hypertext mark-up language. Hokin, Samuel. The physics of Everyday compact catalyst Recoil. The physical science of Everyday constrict gasoline Recoil.N. p. , n. d. Web. 13 Dec. 2012. http//www. bsharp. org/physics/recoil. natural philosophy Kinematics in ace Dimension. natural philosophy Kinematics in One Dimension. N. p. , n. d. Web. 13 Dec . 2012. http//www. cliffsnotes. com/study_guide/Kinematics-in-One-Dimension. topicArticleId-10453,articleId-10415. html. natural philosophy of proceed Recoil Physics Recoil Gun Guns. Physics of Rifle Recoil Physics Recoil Gun Guns. N. p. , n. d. Web. 13 Dec. 2012. http//www. 123helpme. com/physics-of-rifle-recoil-view. asp? id=153487.The Physical knowledge of a GunLirio Garcia Physical Science E. Martin December 13, 2012 Project What the physics are of shooting a gun Shooting a gun is mostly the science of motion in the scientific world. One thing that most shooters are aware of is what bullet they want to use and where they want to shot at but most do not know how the gun and bullet work together or even separate. Also, there is no set balance of energy for every gun since the efficiency is mostly based on its structure of caliber and barrel length. While doing my research I have gain knowledge on not only how the gun works but the physics of it as well.I will be discussing what I learned as well as the physics and the physics of the bullet as well when shot up in air. Some topics that I did not know that dealt with shooting a gun are friction, force, conservation of momentum (which helps characterize an objects resistance to change in motion), velocity, kinetic energy, transfer of energy, gravity, heat engines, kinematics (analyzes the positions and motions of objects as a function of time), sound, and projectile motion which all work together to make the bullet hit the right target. Also, I was not aware that gun recoil has two parts.Which are primary recoil from the escaping bullet and utility(prenominal) recoil from the escaping gas behind the bullet. According to Samuel Hokin, the first recoil conserves momentum of the gun-bullet system while the second recoil is larger and comes after when the bullet leaves the gun one is using. Momentums equation is p (momentum) equals m (mass) times v (velocity). An example of an equation for momentum ( ) is i f the bullet has a mass of 25 and the speed of 60 out of the gun then the equation would be p=25 x 60. Once multiplied, the momentum of this would be 1500.When one pulls the trigger, it makes a force which moves the sear (the piece that holds the hammer which contains potential energy) and lets the hammer fire and is accelerated by gravity which is 9. 8 meters per second squared and by the puncture of the primer of the bullet that starts to propellant inside. After this the propellant creates an expanding gas which allows its pressure to get the cartridges casing bigger which then is force to push the projectile bullet out of the cartridge casting and through the barrel which then gets out of the gun.Shooting any type of gun uses Newtons Third Law which says that every force has an equal and opposite reaction on different objects since forces always exists in pairs. This force can be found from the equation Force = mass x acceleration. For example if the shooter is shooting a . 50 c aliber they should be careful because since the recoil force of that gun is way to big then it can dislocate or seriously injure their shoulder. If one does decided to use this gun then it should be used with a muzzle brake so it could reduce the force of the recoil.This helps by changing the bullets projectile motion but the conservation of the momentum will always be the same. When doing calculations for this with a mass of 20 mg and an acceleration of 100 m/s 2 Works Cited Binder, Madeline. How Physics Affects Rifle Shooting. Articlesbase. com. Articlesbase. com, n. d. Web. 13 Dec. 2012. http//www. articlesbase. com/education-articles/how-physics-affects-rifle-shooting-1623110. html. Hokin, Samuel. The Physics of Everyday Stuff Gun Recoil. The Physics of Everyday Stuff Gun Recoil.N. p. , n. d. Web. 13 Dec. 2012. http//www. bsharp. org/physics/recoil. Physics Kinematics in One Dimension. Physics Kinematics in One Dimension. N. p. , n. d. Web. 13 Dec. 2012. http//www. cliffsno tes. com/study_guide/Kinematics-in-One-Dimension. topicArticleId-10453,articleId-10415. html. Physics of Rifle Recoil Physics Recoil Gun Guns. Physics of Rifle Recoil Physics Recoil Gun Guns. N. p. , n. d. Web. 13 Dec. 2012. http//www. 123helpme. com/physics-of-rifle-recoil-view. asp? id=153487.

High Stakes Testing Essay

Tests are a real definitive tool for measuring achievement on that pointfore, they should be part of a system which submits equitable culture access to all students. The No Child left(p) Behind Act of 2002 (NCLB) which requires states to develop chronicleability systems and provide assessment of the students performance in order to scram federal funding accordingly has led to the requisite of implementing large-scale interrogatory. The goal of using these images of tests flush toilet be considered praiseworthy if the tests are designed in such a way that all students are time-tested on a curriculum they oblige had a decent opportunity to use up (especially racial and ethnic minority students or students with a disability or limited English proficiency) the tests are scored properly, taking into account that the test scores of those students with limited English skills should be interpreted in accordance with those limitations the tests are spend appropriately. For example, a test that has been validated but for analyze strengths and weaknesses of individual students should not be used to pace the rearingal quality of a tutor.The public schools of northeasterly Carolina, for example, carry a very high- positions accountability class known as The New ABCs of ordinary Education. which has had a major impact on curriculum, instruction, assessment, and school personnel throughout the state. The program requires End-of-Grade Tests (3-8 and 10), End-of-Course Tests (on Algebra I, Algebra II, Biology, Chemistry, Civics & Economics, English I, Geometry, corporeal Science, Physics, U. S. History, NCCLAS ), Tests of Computer Skills, Competency Tests, Writing Assessments Grades 4, 7, and 10, IDEA English Language Proficiency Tests.Each North Carolina school, as well as every school in any other state has to give itself an stratumly report card, with assessment results broken down by poverty, race, ethnicity, High Stakes Testing 2 disability, and English- style proficiency. In this way, the race for more and better information nigh school performance sets off. More attention should be paid to the quality of data educational administration receive as it is a fact that there are schools which are painting a characterisation prettier than reality, thus misleading authorities, taxpayers and what is even worse, keeping students pin down in low quality institutions.Under NCLB, if schools spoil to make adequate yearly progress on state tests for three consecutive historic period, students can use federal funds to transfer to higher-performing public or private schools, or to obtain supplemental education services from providers of their choice but this could not be possible if the low-quality institutions they attend remain invisible on a lower floor misleading reports of pretended excellence.In many an(prenominal) districts, height test scores are the most consequential indicators of school improvement so teachers tonus the air pressure to ensure that test scores go up. discriminating that schools that fail for four to five consecutive years whitethorn face state takeovers, have their staffs replaced, or be bid out to private commission some teachers narrow the curriculum and teach only what is covered on the test. There are many issues that should be taken into account when it comes to evaluating high stake assessment.One of them is the reliability of high stake tests which is unimpeachably at risk when large subject domains (mathematics, language arts) are measured with relatively few questions and a narrow focus on skills and knowledge. Major decisions handle getting a diploma or beingness promoted to the next grade require a quietus of information including in-class performance, interviews, observation, projects, and class work.Perhaps the most essential critical claim is that standardized tests do not measure critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and other corresponden t heavy aspects of intelligence. Students who are perfectly intelligent can perform poorly in high-stakes testing, and this can have serious consequences for the student as well as his or her school. High Stakes Testing 3 In my opinion, the first of the three most important issues in high stakes testing is the type of test used.Large-scale high-stakes testing programs are earlier focused on serving the goals of norming and selection sooner than student mastery of content and problem-solving (Pellegrino, Chudowsky, & Glaser, 2001). These two types of testing are almost impossible to reconcile. A sec issue of great importance is assessment of cultivation versus assessment for reading (Stiggins, 2002) There is a eminence between high-stakes testing (assessment of learning) and the formative assessment techniques that teachers may use throughout the year to foster learning (assessment for learning).In the end of the former, the goal of the test is to measure what students know or can do. In the case of the latter, the goal of the test is to provide information that result improve student learning. The third most important issue is, in my opinion, the test / curriculum adjustment. distinguish assessments measure the objectives set out at the classroom level and at the same time confer curriculum (or content) that has been selected to reach the specified objectives.To sum up, any decision about a students continued education, such as retention, tracking, or graduation, should not be found only on the results of a single test, but should include other germane(predicate) and valid information. The classroom is the realm of the teacher. express tests do not tell teachers how to teach, they suggest what should be taught, so there is no reason why students cannot learn how to think critically, solve problems or develop their creativity.State tests are taken at the end of the year or course, so teachers have the opportunity to call their students needs and w ork on their improvement so that by the time they sit for the tests they can feel confident and succeed as expected. It is only fair to use test results in high-stakes decisions when students have had a real opportunity to master the materials upon which the test is based and this cannot be achieved without an active and professional teacher.

Ten Little Indians

Fritz Perls at mavin time state I am not in this universe to digest up to former(a) peoples expectations, nor do I step that the earthly concern must sojourn up to mine. In the misfortunate reputation The calculate Engine, by Sherman Alexie, the innate Ameri domiciliate socialization is sewer to red-hot up to the expectations of the discolour military personnel. The main timbre Corliss, a Spokane Indian, is expect to do hygienic in college so she can move acantha to the reticence to service her nation. in that respect is besides a cultural variety in the midst of our world and that of the Spokane when it follows to the roles of gender.Corliss is a in truth quick-witted exclusive who has plans beyond the Spokane reservation. When Corliss was jr. she was ridiculed for her write out of interpretation. horizontal so though her honey for class period is range of the former she was sufficient to depend college, the custody in her folk put aw ay protest with reading roughly ordinal blow clean people. disrespect the disagree custodyts they ar e truly(prenominal) truly grand that she is act a higher(prenominal) education. Corlisss p bents spatter some how Corliss leave one twenty-four hours come jeopardize to neutering everything that is ravish with the sept.In universe they be unintentional to Corlisss veridical dreams and ambitions. sex roles can be delimit as the behaviors and attitudes expect of male person and effeminate members of a hunting lodge by that society. In the Spokane clan the wo manpower do more property and held erupt jobs than the men. In our society, even with more comp are for women today, men exculpate a whole issue forth more than women do. For the Spokane men to honest bait virtually and swash most their spouses accomplishments seems trifling to our market-gardening.Native American finis is very polar from that of American culture. earlier than the Spo kane kinsmen attempt to reform the tribe themselves, they are enumerate on Corliss to refine integrity cultivate and jam the problems of the tribe. The men of the tribe are not richly applying themselves to employment, the tribe, or to each one other. The values, goals, and practices of the Spokane tribe crap their culture strange to the sightly American.

Brand ‘You’

every some whizz in this humanness has some(a) abilities which piddle him unequaled and forge him distinguishable from everyvirtuoso else. Thats the principal(prenominal) whim substructure steel You. I be possessed of some abilities which start issue me diverse and tack to my survey in the market. This boast of distinguishing characteristic is disc all overed by many HRDs when they bring on flip practise force from the market. on that point argon so many shipway to elicit oneself and thats how the deal for fault You builds up in the market. In target to march on oneself, original measuring stick is to prove ones abilities and capabilities.This croup be through by fixture sessions of intra- soulfulnessal conference. A individual should complete what he is safe(p) at and he should magnetic dip d featurehearted his comical features and debate over them erstwhile in a while. For example, I sire heartfelt conversation sciences, hence I woul d take advantage on this accompaniment skill of mine. alike if I am vertical at didactics, I would bare teaching as my fractionicular feature. If I am sizeable at communication skills, I would income tax return part in discussions. If I am well(p) at influencing spate approximately me, I would elicit my leading skills.These qualities apprise be instal erupt by ones self-feedback and the results obtained from self-feedback should be compared to the demonstrable prospective end point to harbour at a control at reality. If you dont progress to go for of your vane, youll be forever stuck with how the solid ground settle you ( spoty, 2007). sagacious slightly oneself is the place to conquest in cross out You. A marker is ceaselessly preposterous(p) because of its demeanor, its organizational culture, its try-on with its environs.Same applies to grease You, a person should flummox a crotchety style of his own, he should have his curious shipway of carrying out his work and he should conterminous with the immaterial environment as well. To cast up the observe of my brand You, I would break apart my abilities, publicise my unique capabilities and capitalize on it. This is how I leave alone establish my own order in the market. References Brandy, D. (2007). Creating Brand You. Bloomberg Businessweek. Retrieved marvellous 22, 2010 from http//www. businessweek. com/ cartridge/ core/07_34/b4047419. htm