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The presentation includes information that reflects upon research conducted in diverse areas of Saudi Arabia. The research explores the ideas and beliefs of educators who work in the areas of special education and inclusive education, as well as the concerns and issues they face. The research provides valuable insights into the problem and creates the necessary momentum to stimulate and add impetus to the far-reaching debate on the matter. Rationale Special education has existed in Saudi Arabia since the late 1950s and has been associated with significant achievements (Aldabas, 2015). For instance, special classes for students with sight impairment were the first to be created, but special education has been extended to aim at meeting the needs of students with hearing and learning disabilities. At the same time, the contemporary educational paradigm is based on inclusive education, which requires expertise and extensive experience, as well as proper communication among the stakeholders involved (Alquraini, 2010). Modern special education professionals working in Saudi Arabia lack the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience to respond to the challenges of the new educational goals (Alkahtani, 2013). Therefore, it is crucial to assess the needs and beliefs of educators engaged in the field of special education in Saudi Arabia. Usefulness to Practitioners This research is based on a quantitative thematic analysis aimed at revealing educators’ views on the effectiveness of special education, as well as major areas of concern. The findings of this research suggest that educators focus on such spheres as training, the use of technology, administrative support, and the overall attitude toward inclusive education. The study covers different regions of the country and reveals major beliefs and concerns of diverse groups. This research will provide important insights for educators employed in general and special education schools, who will learn about trends existing in the educational sphere of the kingdom. Relevance to Learners, Families, and Educators of Diverse Groups This research is also beneficial for diverse groups, including learners, their families, and educators. As has been mentioned above, the study explores ideas and beliefs of diverse groups and can become the necessary platform for the development of effective communication between the stakeholders. It is clear that effective collaboration of learners, educators, and families can be beneficial for the development of special education in Saudi Arabia (Alquraini & Gut, 2012). Partici
Introduction A short story is an art form that was first mastered by the 19th-century writer Edgar Allan Poe. Poe’s focus was on providing unity of impression, which could only be achieved by presenting a story short enough to be read in one sitting. To accomplish this, the short story writer must utilize symbol-rich imagery and descriptions in which every word provides meaning and depth to the tale. Although the art form was first mastered by Poe, several other writers have demonstrated strong mastery of these skills as well, writers such as Flannery O’Connor. Identifying hypocrisy In her short story “Revelation”, O’Connor uses setting and imagery to help identify hypocrisy. The story is set in a doctor’s office, which is described in such a way as to suggest a high level of hypocrisy. The room is crowded, suggesting that the doctor is successful at bringing about the necessary healing. It is also described as being “hardly bigger than a garage”, bringing in the suggestion of the assembly-line service of this type of business, calmly switching out one part for another as needed. It is also identified as a place where work is done in the appearance of the table, which “was cluttered with limp-looking magazines and at one end of it there was a big green glass ashtray full of cigarette butts and cotton wads with little blood spots on them.” At the same time, these same elements of the setting suggest unhealthful activities, lack of vitality, and even lack of life. Gospel music is mentioned specifically as playing on the secretary’s radio, yet Mrs. Turpin’s thoughts as she looks around the room are anything but charitably religious. While imagery plays a role in establishing the setting, it is also effective in other aspects of the story, further emphasizing the idea of hypocrisy. From the beginning of the story, Mrs. Turpin appears larger than life, dominating the waiting room, her husband, and the people around her through her sheer bulk and her insistence upon being heard. Although she makes fun of herself for being overweight, seemingly self-condescending, in reality, she quickly makes assessments regarding the various people around her, judging which are worthy of her attention and which are significantly beneath her. These assessments are made based upon the appearances of others, such as in her identification of the cotton print dress that is recognizable to Mrs. Turpin as the same print on the three bags of chicken feed she has at home. Although she occupies her quiet hours by classifying the various types of people – from the bottom rung of ‘coloreds’ and white trash to the top with the wealthy home and landowners, Mrs. Turpin nevertheless intuitively understands that al
Gene Luen Yang’s graphic novel American Born Chinese is a book that utilizes effective and unusual art style and memorable characters to satirically dismantle the prominent stereotypes about Asian Americans. The three central characters, The Monkey King, Jin Wang and Chin-Kee are particularly interesting. Each of them is the protagonist of their own story, as the novel is comprised of the three separate tales. Despite the difference in the stories, the development of the central characters effectively highlights a common theme of the book: the racial struggle that characters experience. The Monkey King is the protagonist of the first tale, which serves as a re-imagining of the Chinese folk legend The Journey to The West. He is a monkey that has lived for several millennia, and is now skilled with multiple martial arts, that, supposedly, should earn him universal respect. Yet when he attempts to join a fancy feast in Heaven, he is humiliated by the guard for being barefoot and being a monkey (Yang, 35). Symbolically, this episode represents the prejudice and mockery Asian people are met with in America. Although often extremely accomplished, they are gatekept from places their white counterparts of the same level of factual success are allowed into. The fit of rage that Monkey King experiences in response to rudeness is representative of the intense resentment a victim of prejudice is forced to deal with. Jin Wang is the first-generation immigrant, who has recently moved with his family from Chinatown into a largely white neighbourhood. He struggles to fit in at school and feels isolated and out of place. In his tale, racism is explored primarily from an internalized perspective, with Jin Wang feeling inferior to his white classmates around them (Wanzo, 90). This sense of inferiority informs an corrupts both of his important relationships within the story: to his Taiwanese friend Wei-Chen, and an all-American girl Amelia Jin Wang is infatuated by. Throughout the second tale, Jin Wang is going out of his way to win Amelia’s attention, while several times humiliating and using Wei-Chen in the process. He is unable to reconcile with his own identity, as the dream of becoming white slowly consumes him. Chin-Kee appears in the third tale, and, in contrast to the first two characters, acts as a deuteragonist and not the protagonist in the strict sense of the word. His visits trouble his white cousin Danny, as Chin-Kee represents the exaugurated version of American racial stereotypes about Chinese people (Wang, 3). He speaks with a strong accent, knows all t
Abstract Human genome is a contemporary scientific revolution that seeks to find the cure for serious human diseases. For many years, incurable diseases have killed many people, but the new discoveries in the cure for these diseases have given hope to those who are suffering from incurable diseases. Human Genome sciences mainly seek to find new therapeutic ways of treating those deadly diseases that prove to be fatal and improve the chances of survival for many hopeless patients. This scientific project usually involves the application of DNA sequence to develop certain types of protein combined with anti-body drug. Since its discovery in 1992, human genome project has gained success within the field of biopharmaceutical industry by discovering various treatment drugs for cancer, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, rheumatoid arthritis and other incurable diseases. Already, the clinical trials have proven to be successful and this industry is growing daily in spite of the serious implications that accompanies it. The genome research has provided many social and economic benefits to the society today. The Human Genome project and its revolutionary insight to the genetic blue print of the human body The human genome project is a scientific application of biotechnology to develop pharmaceuticals by identifying the problematic proteins in the body. Some of these proteins may have defects; some may be in excess or may also be totally absent from the body. Therefore, the technology is used to engineer the protein or similar molecules to repair the problems in the body (Gad, 2007 & Cantor & Smith, 1999). Although, the human genome project promises a revolutionary insight to the genetic blue print of the human beings, its application has raised some serious social, ethical, and economic implications. This paper will consider the social, ethical, and economic implications that have emerged from the application of this project. The paper also seeks to discuss its relationship to the broader context of genetic engineering and its applications by examining the application of frank stein metaphor and its potentiality for genetic engineering. Genome is a general term that includes the entire DNA organism and the genes that store and transmit all the proteins that are used therein. It is the proteins stored therein that decide the general component and behavior of the organism and its ability to fight against viral infection (Barnes & Dupre, 2008). For many years, scientists have attempted to find the therapeutic solution to the incurable diseases that continue to kill many people around the world. However, in 1992, a breakthrough was found in human genome project (Barnes & Dupre, 2008). Toriello (2003) explains that it is the decoding of the mollecular arrangement in the chromosomes, part of the reproductive cells, which is mostly found in human body. Scientists and doctors believe that human genome is the genetic blue print that forms the core elements of the physical and
Introduction In this paper, it will be shown what multiculturalism means today and what it should actually mean. The paper will also look into the matter of such laws and banning of headscarves or veils and its implications, with other related issues. The conclusion would summarize the arguments by stating clearly what should be done. Multiculturalism and Female Headscarves It was in 1989 in France that the debate whether headscarves should be allowed or banned started when three teenage girls were expelled from a school in Creil, France (Killian, 2003). Today, feminism and the veil have raised so much debate in Europe than it is on the tea table usually. The problem occurs when gender essentialism and cultural essentialism are seen differently by different people. This has given birth to such labels as “Western” and “Non-Western” culture and has even come to such laws as banning headscarves in public places to show neutrality and equality. However, the debate does not end here but starts from here. The basic difference is how the Western and the Third World look at the situation; however, this contrast should be avoided (Narayan, 2001, pp. 86-106). The debate goes so hot that in Germany and the Netherlands even baseball caps and other headwear were banned (Duits, & Zoonen, 2008). Looking at the scenario in such European countries as the Netherlands, Holland, France, the U.K., and so on, we come to an understanding that multiculturalism and females wearing headscarves have come to confront each other. There are a number of arguments extended in this area both by the proponents and the opponents of multiculturalism and tabooing headscarves. Some critics strongly argue that wearing headscarves is the essence of multiculturalism; while the opponents contend that it mars the secular outlook of multiculturalism. For example, according to Saharso (2008), it is against morality not to let specific cultural practices go on. Moreover, it’s not just now that females in countries like France, the Netherlands, etc. wear a veil. The practice dates back a long time back in the past. However, the author argues that it is the personal choice of the female and must be seen from a moral philosophical perspective. Public neutrality is not harmed but strengthened because a female sees wearing a veil as a matter of her grace. The author presents cases from different countries and concludes that wearing scarves is not in conflict with multiculturalism because a female can follow state law while wearing one (pp. 1-17). All this became political and people like Geert Wilders of the Netherlands even touch extremism saying that he would force others to accept the Western ways and talking about cultural differences is no more valid to such people. However, looking at the entire situation tells us that the focus is the Muslims only and not such groups as the “Dutch” extreme right which tells of the part
The examined concepts correlate with environmental trends and, therefore, are important for their consideration. Social change is viewed as a shift in people’s interactions transforming societal institutions (Dunfey). Social movements are campaigns aimed at achieving goals for society’s benefit, and collective behavior implies combined efforts in organizing activities (Anindya and Avci). In turn, the environmental movement positively affects society since it helps people develop their organizational skills and attain unity in critical matters. Thus, the issue of climate change, a shift in weather patterns causing global warming, contributes to this aspect (“Climate Change: How Do We Know?”). The arguments are people’s confirmed responsibility for their actions, rising levels of human-produced gases, and temperature shifts (Gaby; “Is Human Activity Primarily Responsible for Global Climate Change?”). They affect social change by increasing awareness and involving more people. Social movement theories are also important for environmental projects. For example, the structural strain theory explains the deficiencies evoking citizens’ concerns (Anindya and Avci). These programs imply gains and losses, reflected by better conditions for future generations alongside the struggles of present-day people in the lack of resources. Collective behavior leads to everyone’s involvement in the recycling process for people’s safety, but most citizens tend to join because others participate. There is no clear view of the opposing perspectives since the issue is too complex and there are enough arguments from both sides (“Is Human Activity Primarily Responsible for Global Climate Change?”). The only confirmed facts are the impact of one’s culture and community on willingness to participate in environmental projects, and some people can refuse to join, thereby demonstrating their individuality. Collective behavior affects every decision, whether it is joining different movements or having social media accounts. It is explained by the fact that humans are social beings and need to conform to some extent. Therefore, citizens tend to copy their peer’s behavioral patterns. The concepts studying during the course reflect on these mechanisms, and social theories allow gaining a better understanding of how much individuality one might express in their actions. Works Cited “Climate Change: How Do We Know?” Global Climate Change, n.d. Web. Dunfey, Theo Spanos. ” What is Social Change and Why Should We Care? ” Southern New Hampshire University. 2019. Web. Gaby, Keith. “ Is Global Warming Real? A 30-Second Answer. ” Huffpost . 2014. Web. “Is Human Activity Primarily Responsible for Global Climate Change?” Britannica ProCon . 2020. Web. Sen, Anindya, and Omer Avci. “Why Social Movements Occur: Theories of Social Movements.” Journal of Knowledge Economy and Knowledge Management, vol. 11, no. 1, 2016, pp. 125-130.
Introduction The police force and other government agencies rely on human capital to achieve a big percentage of their objectives. However, for a long time, these organizations have not been known to put efforts to support the development of their staff. Public institutions in Sharjah are expected to contribute to development goals in equal measure as other private institutions. As a result of the high expectations, most organizations have realized there is a need to grow the capacity of their human capital (Abbas, Muhammad and Alam 190). For this reason, it is important to evaluate the role of training in establishing the strategic direction of public institutions in Sharjah. Police training involves linking working officers with experts in different areas so as to facilitate the transfer of specific skills which in turn enables them to execute their jobs in a better manner. Training serves to steer strategic changes in the police force in terms of bringing the police to new performance thresholds as well as enabling them to establish new ways of combating modern crime. Wang (926) argues that “continued human resource development” in the police force drives the enhancement of teamwork in the leading to better crime deterrent approaches. Statement of the problem The Sharjah Police and the Human Resource Directorate in the Sharjah Government have a training and development policy whose implementation has not been properly executed. The majority of the officials do not seem to understand the role of training in guiding strategy in th
Employees want to have the best terms of employment possible. They want to have the best wages that are offered in the market. Employees also want to have the highest bargaining power so that they may be able to fight for their rights. For these reasons, employees in many sectors nursing included join various unions to not only advance their bargaining power, but also to have a sense of belonging. Employees in union nursing institutions claim that they are better placed than their counterparts in non-union nursing institutions. However, it is important to note that nurses in non-union nursing institutions have very many advantages compared to those in union nursing institutions. To begin with, nurses in non-union nursing institutions are able to express their feelings and personal feelings confidently. Nurses can face their employers and ask for personal needs without being victimized of being individualistic. However, in union nursing institutions, nurses cannot be able to express their own feelings. In unions, it is all about what the majority says (Osterman, 2000). One person cannot be able to change that rule of the majority even when he or she is against the decision for good reasons. On the same note, non-union members are not subjected to extra expenses on their pay slips which end up reducing their disposable income. On the contrary, union members have to set aside part of their incomes to pay for their union fee. There is no union that can run without member contributions because all activities need money to be accomplished (Crider, 2008). It is important to note that this deduction is legal and can sometimes run in hundreds of dollars per year. Furthermore, for a nurse working in a non-union nursing institution, promotions are solely based on personal hard work, experience as well as level of education. A nurse is able to advance him or herself trough enhancing educational levels. On the same note, nurses will be motivated to work hard knowing that their labor will bear fruits. However, in a union nursing institution, nurses are prohibited from advancing by hindrances placed by union leaders. Education levels do not play any role in advancement for union nursing institutions. Always the senior nurse will hold higher positions regardless of their educational levels (Hammaker & Tomlinson, 2010). Moreover, individual interests for example, specific employee requirements are well presented in non-union nursing institutions. Nurses can be able to argue their cases individually and even be able to fix their working schedules to meet their private needs. On the other hand, union nursing institutions do not take into consideration private issues. To the union, group interests come first than personal interest. Moreover, there is confusion as to which interests a nurse is supposed to put first in union nursing institution. This is because in many instances, the union usually has different interests from those of the organization (Crider, 2008). For example, in case of strikes the u
Introduction One of the major themes in the documentary Japan Memoirs of a Secret Empire: The Return of the Barbarians is cultural isolation. The Edo Empire has been depicted as one that preferred to remain unknown to the western world. Arguably, the documentary does not highlight some of the reasons why the Tokugawa shogunate refused to let the western world into Japan. Indeed, in the discussion of cultural isolation is the debate of close country policy. Before the Meiji Restoration, it is arguable that Japan was peaceful. The various classes within the society were treated differently with the Samurais held in the highest regards. The close linkage between politics and culture further enhanced the close country policy that is well captured in the documentary. Main body A second major theme of the documentary is the influence of interaction, in particular, Western interaction, with high cultural societies. The documentary supports the argument that the interaction that introduced Japan to the rest of the world was critical in ensuring human rights and freedom of the most vulnerable classes in the society. For example, the documentary compares the number of people who were learned in the different classes (Michael 00:21:59). The top classes had the most learned individuals as compared to the other lower classes. After reviewing the film, one can argue that the documentary approaches the subject matter sensitively in order to highlight an accurate picture of the events that happened during that era and how those events led to the development of modern-day Japan. The production quality is lower than expected for a film that came out in 2017, a time when 3D and other HD film options were highly favored in film. The documentary brings out everything that history tells. The dates and places highlighted in the documentary are also correct. However, it is important to note that the documentary stresses some events more than others. The main reason for doing this is shaping the story to suit a specific purpose. One can state that this is one of the ethical issues that arise from the documentary. Looking at history, one of the things that have not been well covered in the documentary is the involvement of Sakamoto Ryoma. According to history, his assassination played a big role in rallying the public to support the Meiji Restoration (Prough, 564). Arguably, the documentary covers the ethical question on the intention of German Doctor Englebert Kaempfer in his letters to the Western world about the Kingdom of Japan. The doctor was part of a group that had been allowed to stay on a secluded island. Thus, there have been debates on whether it was ethical for him to “spy” on the shogunate and inform the Western world. As mentioned, the documentary offers viable insights into the shogunate era and the restoration t