ShantanuT01/DACTYL-Pretraining huggingface dataset:
Ms. Hulbert is a new principal at Buchanan Elementary School, which has a substantial number of students who are underperforming and unable to meet educational standards. The primary dilemma of the case lies in the complete resistance on the part of the faculty to Ms. Hulbert’s intention to change the school’s teaching practices to achieve improvement. The main problem is complicated by additional issues, including teachers’ skepticism towards a new leader and their extreme confidence in the negative outcome of any changes. These problems form the major conflict of the case, namely, teachers have a hostile attitude towards Ms. Hulbert, her propositions, and the idea of reforming the school in general. The involved leader has managed to effectively establish contact with the faculty. Yet, there is a lack of motivation on the part of teachers, and Ms. Hulbert could introduce certain benefits for engagement with her plan to stimulate the proactive behavior of the faculty. One of the alternative action plans would be to completely replace those teachers who are not motivated and thus remove the necessity to transform school culture. This plan would allow Ms. Hulbert to quickly reshape the teaching practices at school, which in turn would lead to improved performance. Such a method will be relevant and extremely plausible if the principal continues to face teachers’ inappropriate and unmotivated conduct. I would choose to replace the faculty since their unwillingness to deliver on their professional obligations hinders students’ right to receive a proper education. One of the possible negative outcomes of this approach is the risk that the students will not welcome the new teachers with due respect and will not be cooperative. Yet, this could be resolved with stricter discipline and punishment for misbehavior. The method will help the school achieve the desired result because it will rely on the latest practices and a motivated team. Contextual variables affecting the issue are the teacher’s learned helplessness and their disregard for innovation which impede the process of turning the school into a positive direction. The plan of removing these variables by replacing the faculty does not require any external party’s assistance. The case taught me the importance of hiring only motivated people and the significance of innovation. I can apply the lessons derived from the case in different contexts, including the professional one, by choosing only those candidates for a position who is not afraid of changes.
Introduction In the current world, fire outbreaks are numerous having great effects on society. In serious fire outbreaks, the consequences can be very bad and often result in, business closure, the destruction of property worth lots of money, loss of livelihood, displacement, and damage of property, causality in human beings, and even the loss of life. In buildings that have a lot of occupants, a fire outbreak can be very dangerous. Fire outbreaks in such buildings kill, destroy property and injure a lot of people. These hazards not only create harm but are costly too. “In 2004 (England and Wales) fire and rescue services attended to over 33,400 fires in non-domestic buildings. These fires killed 38 people and injured over 1,300, the cost of these fires was estimated at £2.5 billion” (Bluff, p. 16). These situations have triggered an interrelationship of community agencies and the fire service to come together providing incentives for curbing these issues in the community. Therefore this report is going to identify an effective and robust strategy to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities as a result of domestic fires in multi-occupancy high-rise buildings that are under construction providing overpopulated temporary housing for migrant workers. An important part of this report will discuss the problems of the occupants altering the electricity/gas supplies to provide several areas for cooking within a single dwelling, causing overheating and short-circuit dangers in conjunction with an increased lifetime risk. In doing this a risk assessment report will be necessary which will assess the risks and try to apply relevant measures within a range of safety events. This report will also evaluate the selection, location, and access to a range of resources used to achieve objectives at community safety events and then conclude by analyzing the contents of various initiatives and methods used to effectively communicate these messages to the community. The role and the inter-relationship of the fire service, other emergency services and supporting agencies The role of the fire service is to rescue people from fire outbreaks, buildings that have collapsed, rescue people in car accidents and wreckages, buildings on fire, and some other hazards of this nature. The rise in industrialization complexity has given rise to hazards affecting humanity which in turn has necessitated an interrelationship of fire services and other emergency services in the community to provide countermeasures on these hazards. The fire service basically provides rescue and training on firefighting while other emergencies and supporting services provide medical services and funding in disasters. The collaboration of these different bodies is necessary for the achievement of an ultimate goal that is community safety. These organizations encompass the Red Cros
Meaning of the term-Curriculum The term curriculum is used by scholars and researchers to imply distinct meanings which make it necessary to comprehend the exact meaning and connotation of the word concerning the particular context (Smith & Lovat, 1990). The meaning of the term ‘curriculum’ is directly associated with the several crucial issues associated with it including the primary goals, the intended purpose, the focus, and the very conception of the term ‘curriculum’. According to Glatthorn (1987), an ‘ideal curriculum’ is one that suitably meets the specific needs of the students, while an ‘entitlement curriculum’ would encompass the societal views when teaching students. Glatthorn (1987) also elucidates that the ‘intended curriculum’ is implemented by way of a syllabus document, an ‘available curriculum’ is one that can be easily accessed by teachers while an ‘implemented curriculum’ is practically taught by the teachers in the classroom. Finally, a curriculum is believed to be ‘achieved’ when the students have successfully learned what the teachers have taught, which is assesses by the ‘attained curriculum’ which is effective in measuring the success of learning taking place in students. Another scholar, Print (1993) described a curriculum as a collection of information to be taught which is experienced by the students in their course of study. According to him, ‘Curriculum’ is then an ‘intention’, since the learning of the students is intended and implemented through the curriculum. Print (1993) also views the curriculum as a representation of the culture of the prevalent society in which the students acquire knowledge through a c
Misconceptions in Thanksgiving Thanksgiving was first introduced in the American society in 1637 by the Massachusetts Bay Colony Governor referred to as Winthrop. However, thanksgiving was practiced by the American Natives even before 1637. To many American scholars, thanksgiving is a very old concept that was practiced even before it was made a public holiday. One of the fallacies is that it is linked to the American Indian populace. It is usually linked to the legendary Indians and Pilgrim myth. One fact is that thanksgiving is plays an important role in the enrichment of the American culture and history. However, it is inaccurate to associate it with the Indian people because it was practiced even by other American Natives. Associating it with Indians is distorting the American history because the reality is that it did not start as a great affectionate relationship between the pilgrims and the Wampanoag, Pequot, and Narragansett. History shows that the Pilgrim survivors of 1621 celebrated the thanksgiving ceremony without even inviting the Indians. They did not incorporate turkey and pumpkin pie into their diet since the ingredients were non-existent. When the ceremony was being conducted, the officials ensured that a wall was erected to keep off Indians from attending the party. The Governor of Massachusetts arranged for a thanksgiving celebration to commemorate the return of the soldiers who had been deployed in Connecticut to defend the colony (Bradford 78). The soldiers had been sent to Connecticut with clear instructions to exterminate over seven-hundred men, women, and children from Pequot community. Separating Facts from Fiction Scholars identify four reasons why thanksgiving is a subject of contention in the American society. To understand thanksgiving as a ceremony, facts ought to be separated from fiction. History scholars have really tried to separate facts from fiction as regards to thanksgiving ceremony. It is fictional to believe that the Pilgrims held the first thanksgiving ceremony. In the American educational system, children literature shows that thanksgiving as a subject cannot be explored without mentioning Indians and Pilgrims. However, this is not true because thanksgiving was first celebrated by other native communities without even inviting the Indians. The first real thanksgiving ceremony was held at St. Augustine area before 1600. Each community had its own way of celebrating or thanking their maker. History attributes thanksgiving to Indians, which is not true. When other communities arrived in the US safely, they organized for various parties to thank their God for leading them wisely. For instance, the Green Corn Ceremony of the Cherokee is believed to have taken place before the thanksgiving celebration. The community thanked their maker for giving them good crops each harvesting season. It is unnecessary for children to make tall paper hats and cardboard shoe buckles to commemorate the achievements of their forefathers yet there are other means through which they could appreciate the efforts of their foref
Introduction The chapter “Junk and Culture” of “Visible Signs” by Crow is dedicated to how discarded everyday objects can become art pieces and why some objects are treated with reverence while others stay forgotten. The chapter examines a variety of aspects, from the creative value of dirt to the transition of rubbish to valuable objects. This paper will examine the various points that are brought up by the chapter, and examples of each point will be provided. Examples The article opens with a quote by Mary Douglas in which she examines the nature of dirt and its place in human society. She examines dirt as not only the material dirt but as the status of being dirty. For example, she states that while shoes may be clean, if they are placed on the dining table they become seen as a sign of dirtiness (Crow 145). The main point of her quote is that when something contradicts the classifications placed by society on an object, then the object becomes dirt. Another example of this might be the act of eating in a car. Even if the person eats in a neat fashion and if the car is recently washed, it still creates a feeling of dirtiness within some people. The article continues exploring this theme by considering the danger that is often associated with objects that are outside the social conventions, like chipped plates or gloves with holes. While the actual danger may be minimal, these issues are often the reason behind objects being discarded. The concepts of official and unofficial language are brought up to show that dirt and rubbish objects are often representative of the unofficial language (Crow 146). The author proposes the ides of patterns and disorder. Patterns represent official language, but they are considered to be limited in some ways, while disorder has no limits and can make for an infinite pattern (Crow 147). For instance, an art piece such as a portrait of a noble has strict rules that it has to follow to be accepted as a portrait. On the other hand, an old crane left in an abandoned town may seem beautiful even though it is practically useless. The subsequent section of the chapter is dedicated to “Rubbish Theory” and how different authors approach it. The section begins by posing a question about the nature of rubbish that we keep in spare rooms, garages or other types of domestic storage. An essay titled “Rubish Theory” by Jonathan Culler states that it may include mementos left from relatives, postcards or outdated clothing (Crow 148). Such items often become elements of art installations due to their ability to show a visual representation of memory. Michael Thompson’s ideas on the “Rubbish Theory” add the concept of semiotic categories of objects. He separates all objects into three categ
Case Summary The case under analysis revolves around “fraud charges against four former SMF Energy Corp. officers”. ( SEC Charges Former Officers of SMF Energy With Fraud , n.d., para. 1). The problem is that some former officials of SMF Energy Corp. used their power to align the unfair schemes that helped them to obtain some extra benefits. It means that they “inflated SMF’s revenues through a fraudulent billing scheme” ( SEC Charges Former Officers of SMF Energy With Fraud , n.d., para. 2). SEC (security and Exchange Commission) states that SMF overbilled some customers by charging for fuel that was not delivered (Lincoff, 2015). The given scheme could be characterized as unfair and it obviously helped the company to obtain extra benefits. The overbilling began in 2004 (Gorman, 2015) and it was used by the company. However, it triggered the growth of the dissatisfaction among the customers and led to the trial. Additionally, the problem became more complicated because of the announcement of the SMFs bankruptcy because of the fall of its revenues. Thus, it should also be said that the main figurants of this case deny their fault, saying that there were no unfair schemes used by SMF and all their actions could be characterized as legal as they acted within the law. Case analysis With this in mind, analyzing the given case, it is possible to outline several important points. First of all, it should be said that the situation is complicated by the theoretical bankruptcy of the company. Additionally, the agents involved in the conflict have their own perspectives on the given situation and try to protect their interests. Thus, customers like USPS and some other companies were overbilled and obviously had some losses (Lincoff, 2015). It means that they might have the right to strive for the compensation for loss from the company or the former officers of SMF. At the same time, these very officers also have the right to protect themselves and prove the fact that all actions of the company were fair and organized in accordance with the existing law. It should be said that there are several possible variants of the development of the given situation. However, under existing conditions, the punishment provided for the officials of the company seems to be the most appropriate variant. The analysis of the companys financial activity could help to make the given situation clearer and help to outline the main aspects of the given fraud. One could also predict that great impact that this case might have on the officials of the company. Usage of the unfair scheme in order to obtain some extra benefits could be taken as the breach of the law and the compensation of losses will be not the only punishment provided to them. Conclusion In general, describing the given case, it is possible to make a certain conclusion and share the personal opinion. It should be said that unfortunately the cases of this sort are not rare nowadays.
While many people strive for tropical or subtropical areas, few are aware of the danger they might have. Insects may be the safe companions in other areas, in the tropics, however, they might cause grave illnesses. Dengue fever is one of the threats one may encounter while merely walking in the street. It is considered to be the most spread and endangered insect-borne disease after malaria. With this in mind, one has to be aware of its spreading, development, symptoms, and possible cure or prevention methods, which will all be contemplated in the current study. Dengue fever is an acute infectious disease provoked by the dengue virus (DV). The first description of it was given in 1779 by Bilon (Chepaikina, 2015). Observing the symptoms, the scientist explored the epidemic and called it “joint fever.” In 1869, in Royal College, London, the DV was investigated thoroughly and called “dengue” due to the gait the pain in muscles and joints provoked. The manner in which the dengue finds its victims is alarmingly simple. The DV enters the human body through the bite of an infected mosquito of Aedes species (CDC, About dengue, 2020). The virus constitutes an exceptional threat for pregnant women. Once the mosquito bites a woman, the dengue can pass the virus to the fetus. The infected mosquitoes themselves can pass the DV to the next generation via eggs, which are normally laid near water in containers – bowls, flower pots, or vases. The Aedes mosquitoes live both outdoors and indoors near people. Currently, the DV is considered to have four types – I, II, III, and IV. Therefore, a person might become infected with the virus four times in their lifetime (CDC, About dengue, 2020). Typically, an individual infected with any type of virus has a fever after the latent period, which lasts 2-7 days. The period is usually characterized by joint pain, sore throat, anorexia, muscle soreness, skin rash, and headache. While in the area exposed to dengue spreading, an individual should observe their wellbeing in order to detect the infection timely. As for the many diseases, the symptoms can be mild or severe. In this case, the mild ones might be confused with other illnesses that cause fever. Eye pain, headache, rash, muscle and bone pain, and nausea are among them (CDC, About dengue, 2020). The severe dengue symptoms, in turn, can be life-threatening and may require immediate hospitalization. In the 24-48 hours after the fever went away, the warning signs may appear. The manifestation includes stomach pain, vomiting, bleeding from the nose, feeling tired or irritable, or even vomiting blood. The serious form of dengue may result in internal bleeding, shock, and death. Since over half of the cases show typical symptoms of fever, the laboratory diagnosis is crucial. To treat the disease well, it is vital to accurately and quickly diagnose it. The primary method underlies the detection of antibodies, nucleic acid detection, and antigen one. Then, clinical treatment is also obligatory – it includes intravenous infusion, which can reduce the mortality
The Architect, Davis (the diagram scene) In the diagram scene, Davis’ actions throughout the discussion portray him as a very wise man. He analyzes everything with objectivity. He does not have a fixed position on any of the testimonies in the case. His wisdom comes out very clearly in the scene involving the diagram of the house where the 18-year-old boy lived with his father. He chooses to demonstrate the existence of reasonable doubt in the story heard in court through viewing the diagram of the house. He shows the rest of the jury that the old man could not have managed to see the boy run out of the house after committing the murder. According to Fisher and Ury (2011), a good negotiation outcome should be wise. Hence, Davis exhibits all the aspects of wisdom using his demonstration. Davis is also kind and caring. He cares about the life of the boy. In this scene, he condemns the third jurist for taking the case very personal. Precisely, the third jurist says, “The boy stabbed his father, and we are letting him slip through our fingers” (DUREIDO, 2014). Davis interprets this statement as an indication of hidden motives. He reprimands the third jurist by referring to him as “a public avenger” because of fixing his mind on executing the boy (DUREIDO, 2014). He also asks him if he is the boy’s executioner. This criticism indicates Davis’ readiness to handle the case humanely. It aims at convincing all the other jurists to be considerate, which is in line with Fisher and Ury’s assertion that decisions in a negotiation must meet its legitimate interests (Fisher & Ury, 2011). Juxtaposing his views to those of the other jurists clearly shows that he is interested in meeting the legitimate interests of the negotiations. The Third Jurist (the diagram scene) In the diagram scene, the third jurist is an extremely subjective man. He comes to the negotiation table with a fixed mind and not ready to change. In the diagram scene, he says, “What’s the matter with you? You all know he is guilty. He stabbed the father, and you let him slip through our fingers” (DUREIDO, 2014). This statement shows that he is not ready to listen to other facts that exonerate the boy from the murder of his father. Worse still, he disproves Davis’ opinion even before he is through with his explana
Introduction Imperial western powers led to the unprecedented alteration of traditions of the Confucianism religion that existed in Asia. Consequently, no other tradition of the Asian continent was profoundly affected as the Confucian notion. Adler’s work on Varieties of Spiritual Experience: Shen in Neo-Confucian Discourse points out how the notion suffered “the potential risk of built-in biases caused by projecting foreign concepts onto the subject matter” (2004, p.1). The idea was to make Chinese traditions reoriented with concepts of globalization, westernization, and modernization as the main paradigms for fueling the spreading of imperialism that was championed by western nations. The merger between the western religious teachings and Confucianism introduced a paradox that was resolved by scholars through the articulation of the two religious beliefs, core values, and goals. The results were the enrichment of the Confucian tradition to assume a new paradigm of neo-Confucian. Consequently, Confucianism is