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The dark night that from the eye his function takes, The ear quicker of apprehension makes; Wherein in doth impair the seeing sense, It pays the hearing double recompense. Thou art not by mine eye, Lysander, found; Mine ear, I thank it, brought me to thy sound. But why unkindly didst thou leave me so? (Shakespeare 52) This passage dwells upon the human senses at night. It is obvious that people cannot see enough at this particular time, at night. The author has chosen the specific words for describing human feelings, thus, describing the simple blindness because of the dark time, the author refers to specific scientific terminology, “function” and “response.” These words are more appropriate for the discussion of the research, but not the senses. The choice of these words may be explained by the desire to show that human senses are particular processes which require adequate treatment. Further, the author refers to the possibilities of better hearing but worse look as to the art. It seems that the author wants to find an explanation for the process of change. When night comes, people suffer from impairing the seeing sense and the doubling of the hearing. Calling this an art, the author wants to show how much miracle is there in the human body. The word art is def
Introduction The 2004 Education Task Force in Jamaica recommended the implementation of the National Standards Curriculum (NSC) to enhance educational outcomes. This endorsement was in response to a few shortcomings that had been highlighted in the 1999 Revised Primary Curriculum (RPC) (Jennings, 2017). The purpose of the revised NSC is to promote a smooth transition from one level to the next, clarify the expectations for each grade, eliminate redundant content, and make sure that students are well-equipped to grasp the content of the Caribbean Secondary Education Curriculum (CSEC) program. These changes are also necessary to emphasize the attainment of skills, concepts and competencies in addition to the acquisition of content knowledge to guarantee that students are prepared to face challenges and embrace opportunities in the current environment that is characterised by rapid technological and social advancements. Modifying the national curriculum will also promote assessment for learning and exploit the resultant data to alter the curriculum according to the observed learning needs (Roofe & Ferguson, 2018). The purpose of this paper is to explore three standardised assessments being used by the Jamaican Ministry of Education. This paper also describes important aspects of these exams such as their purpose, target audience, administration details and grading. Grade 2 Diagnostic Test Rationale The purpose of the assessment is to facilitate prompt intervention for a prolonged period. This way, children facing difficulties in literacy and numeracy are likely to reap maximum benefits from this test prior to sitting for the Grade 4 Literacy Test. The assessment has been developed based on an “Evidence Centred Design” (ECD) approach (Johnson, Crawford, Moylan, & Zheng, 2018), which puts together educational assessments as evidential arguments. Changes in the test design permit the evaluation of “Higher Order Thinking Skills” (HOTS) that are associated with in-depth knowledge to clarify the current and future learning needs of students (Reid, 2016). Moving the test from Grade 3 to Grade 2 gives ample preparation time to influence mastery of literacy and numeracy tests in Grade 4 (Roofe & Ferguson, 2018). Target Audience The test will be administered to Grade 2 students in all Jamaican schools. Administration Time Children will receive Mathematics and Language assessment tests. Furthermore, the assessment will encompass the evaluation of components from the affective dom
Introduction Love is an eternal theme in literature and culture. Its sources come from ancient times. It is not for nothing, that two outstanding Greek writers, Plato and Sappho investigated love, Eros and gave mortals advice on how to deal with it. Cult of Knowledge and Cult of Femininity as Origins of Eros Plato disclosures a physical love. Firstly, it narrows horizons and aspires only to pleasure. Secondly, it brings to grasping relations. The only desire of a loving human is to enslave the object of love. Plato’s love helps to pass the first steps of the philosophical road. According to Plato, the tragedy of intimate love is eternal, because it often overshadows the main thing: body overshadows soul, a separate human and his beauty overshadows the beauty of the truth and being. The truth of love is to follow the way of love like philosophical way and see the soul behind the body, everlasting beauty of virtue, and idea behind the beauty of transient love. And such way will bring to good. This is the main point in Plato’s understanding of Eros. Thus, he gives advice not to avoid Eros and love, but to treat them as a means of reaching good and virtue. Sappho uses particular epithets to depict Eros. In fact, such epithets are common to a person, which has fallen in love. Such a state of deep affection is described as languorous and bittersweet. The point is that Eros is depicted as a god of double nature: kind and severe, bitter and sweet. When Eros captivates somebody, Sappho advises addressing Aphrodite for help. The goddess can hear only the voice full of love. Only such a voice can achieve heaven because love is the highest feeling. If somebody calls the goddess with a languid, passionless voice, she will remain deaf to helpless supplication and no help will be obtained. The Symposium is Plato’s philosophical book. It deals with many topics, one of which is love. Its form represents a group of speeches by a group of men, gathered at a symposium, an all-male wine party. The most honored speaker is Socrates. He says: “The only thing I say I know is the art of love“ (177d8-9). He claims that he was taught by Diotima, by her philosophy of love. The topic of love is closely associated with knowledge, and Socrates highlights that to become a Philosopher, in other words, a Lover of Wisdom, is the highest point to long for. Eros is felt for a person, but afterward, contemplation accompanies it. So it turns into an appreciation of beauty, existing in beloved, and even into an appreciation of beauty as it is. Physical attraction is not considered to be an essential part of love. The main point of interlude in the Symposium is that love excites neither the possession of the beautiful,
Introduction Articles “Why Do States Build Nuclear Weapons? Three Models in Search of a Bomb” and “The Nuclear Taboo: The United States and the Normative Basis of Nuclear Non-Use” explore possible models which can be used to determine the foundation for the creation, storage, and use of nuclear weapons. The first article, written by Sagan, investigates three approaches to discussing nuclear proliferation and proves that each of these models could be used to point out particular reasons for countries’ decision making. On the other hand, the second article by Tannenwald focuses on one model and argues for its superiority in explaining the reasons for not using nuclear weapons. Both authors present a strong case for using the norms model for analyzing countries’ nuclear armaments, although Tannenwald’s arguments fail to account for other models while Sagan’s thesis incorporates a more collaborative approach. Summary, Examples, Critique In his article, Sagan introduces three models of reasoning that help determine why countries make certain decisions related to nuclear weapons. These approaches include the security model based on the realist view, the domestic politics model, and the norms model (Sagan 56). The first approach argues that countries decide to create nuclear weapons because of their national security concerns (Sagan 57). Here, the model claims that continuous proliferation occurs due to nations wanting to have a strategic advantage over their rivals. The author gives such examples as the US’ first incident of rapid development based on the concern of losing its technological advantage and the USSR’s decision to create nuclear weapons to restore the balance of power (Sagan 58). The second model is founded on a belief that a country’s domestic reasons are more significant in promoting weapons’ development (Sagan 63). Finally, the last model argues that the world’s idea of nuclear weapons influences countries’ decisions to either produce more bombs or engage in disarmament treaties (Sagan 73). The author argues that while the security model is often regarded to be the most viable due to its wide range of suitable examples, its depth of analysis is insufficient to review every situation. For this purpose, other models should be utilized. Moreover, the norms model, often overlooked for its focus on “nuclear symbolism,” is highlighted as a valuable method of analyzing nuclear decision-making as it offers a point of view that is different from the realist-based arguments (Sagan 73). The author’s examples are numerous as he supplies each type of model with multiple cases. The analysis of models does not attempt to deter readers from using them but encourages fut
Introduction Any state of the USA has a lot to present to its citizens as well as tourists or random visitors. The State of Tennessee is one of such welcoming regions where the beautiful city of Gatlinburg is located. Being situated in the landscapes of the Great Smoky Mountains range of the Appalachians, it is a worthwhile destination. Taking a trip to Gatlinburg, one is sure to experience multiple attractions the city has to offer. Despite its popularity as a resting place, the town is also an excellent shopping location with many stores and malls. That is why a shopping trip to Gatlinburg is an enjoyable experience that combines customer opportunities and spectacular city views inspiring the city’s visitors. Main body A shopping journey in Gatlinburg should start with a visit to one of the seven big malls in the city. The Village located not far from the main street presents a variety of boutiques, shops, and places to eat. It is an outdoor mall constructed in a village-like manner that is a unique experience for the one who visits the city. Also, Baskins Square Mall and Mountain Mall have a lot of different types of stores ranging from clothes and cosmetics to magic shops (“Shopping,” 2019). A unique atmosphere in the Baskins Square Mall is created by the diversity of interior and exterior decorations of each shop that sets a festive mood even on a usual day. Thus, shopping in Gatlinburg’s malls is not an average experience. Apart from the malls, there are many more sights to visit and places to shop in the city. One cannot miss an opportunity to take a look at the products specialty shops have to offer. The Maples’ Tree Shop sells Donna Sharp quilts, souvenirs, handcrafted signs, and many more goods that would make lovely presents for the dear ones or remain as a symbolic memory of the visit to Gatlinburg (“Shopping,” 2019). Moreover, hand-crafted products could also be found in such specialty shops as The Honey Pot or Wood Signs of Gatlinburg. One might enjoy buying bear accessories, cooking tools, homemade candy, or tobacco in special stores of the city (“Shopping,” 2019). A remarkable array of goods will satisfy even the most demanding visitor. What makes Gatlinburg a unique place is its galleries and arts and crafts places. Here one can find not only art to enjoy while observing but also purchase a tour or even a class with an opportunity to buy a unique piece of art. The rich local culture inspires the craftsmen to create outstanding things which symbolize the uniqueness of the city and the region. Alewine Pottery, Blackwolf Knives, Misty Mountain Soap, Gatlinburg’s Craftsmen’s Fair, The Terry W
Understanding healthcare quality is essential to ensure that patients receive proper services. According to Allen‐Duck et al. (2017), healthcare quality “is the provision of effective and safe care, reflected in a culture of excellence, resulting in the attainment of optimal or desired outcome” (p. 381). Indeed, good patient outcome is the ultimate goal of any medical organization. The four primary elements of healthcare quality are safety, effectiveness, desired outcome, and culture of excellence (Allen‐Duck et al., 2017). Safety seems to be the primary determinant of the quality of care because it is often in clinicians’ power to prevent therapeutic or surgical complications by implementing particular measures. Effective healthcare enables attaining the desired outcome; thus, it should be consistent, timely, and equitable to ensure that nothing is omitted and everyone is treated equally. Another critical attribute of determining the quality of care is the culture of excellence which refers to collaboration, responsibility, respect, trustworthiness, and compassion (Allen‐Duck et al., 2017). Overall, incorporating the concept of healthcare quality into a hospital is essential because it allows doctors, nurses, and administrators to have a reference model of excellence in patient care. This course significantly advanced my cognizance of such healthcare-related topics as quality of care, safety, collaboration, and leadership. Before taking this class, I thought that knowledge about these concepts could only be learned in hospitals, and I used to perceive them as abstract terms. However, understanding the exact definitions of these notions allowed me to become more confident in my professional skills because I have a good comprehension of the end goal of my future career now. Indeed, the ultimate objective of our profession is to deliver high-quality patient care by ensuring safety in hospitals, maintaining interdisciplinary communication, and being role models for our colleagues. Reference Allen‐Duck, A., Robinson, J. C., & Stewart, M. W. (2017). Healthcare quality: A concept analysis . Nursing Forum , 52 (4), 377-386. Web.
The importance of employing international approach is growing as the globalization tendencies become dominating. Every person involved in managing services has to know specifics of globalization process as they can influence the potential decisions. The development of globalization processes leads to the extension of transnational companies and corporations. Such tendencies cause the need for changing the methods and techniques employed in management and stimulate the transition from classic management to systematic management. Future impacts of globalization can include the growing demand for specialists able to work with employees of different nations and professionals aware of the specifics of providing appropriate management services in the particular cultural area. Hawthorne experiments and their relevance for management and organizational behavior The main conclusions that can be drawn from the Hawthorne experiments include the notion that money should not be regarded as the only power able to stimulate the enthusiasm of workers (Liang, 2014, p. 91). Social and psychological factors also play an important role in motivating the workers. People need to have the sense of security and belonging. Paying special attention to people helps to develop a positive attitude and stimulate them to strive for better performance. The Hawthorne experiments proved to be highly relevant as they encouraged managers to search for methods of increasing productivity in combination with striving for providing appropriate job satisfaction (Williams, 2009, p. 57). The findings of the experiments contributed to better understanding of the role of organizing healthy working conditions in promoting excellent working performance. Besides, the findings of the studies helped to understand that presence of observers could influence the behavior of groups (Hutzschenreuter, 2009, p. 26). Therefore, the results of the Hawthorne experiments demonstrated the exceptional importance of control and the role it plays in stimulating better performance. The relevance of the experiments for modern management and organizational behavior can be considered as rather high, as the concepts developed from their findings apply to the modern system of organizing companies and corporations. The findings of the experiments agree with leader theories that were developed later and that are widely used in modern management. The Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) theory defines leadership as a process of interaction between leader and follower and “centers on the dyadic exchange relationships between both” (Winkler, 2010, p. 47). In other words, the theory emphasizes the influence of the quality of these relationships on the responsibility of the follower. This concept stresses the importance of providing satisfaction from personal relations with leaders at work for stimulating good performance. The findings of Hawthorne experiments coincide with this statement.
Many people living today have most likely survived a pandemic after the outbreak of swine flu being as recent as 2010, and AIDS remaining a problem to this day. However, the pandemic, caused by a coronavirus disease, has been the most life-changing for countries all over the world. With its spreading power and the necessity for global self-isolation, COVID-9 has had an enormous effect on all individuals. The purpose of this paper is to outline the impacts this disease has had on people. COVID-19’s Effect on the Economy The area of life that has been most affected by the current pandemic is the economy. Many industries are experiencing a loss of revenue due to the quarantine and a general unpreparedness for a problem of this scale, in particular the manufacturing, wholesale trade, and tourism industries (Devon 3). However, a bigger problem is the fact that the lack of a vaccine and the continuous rise of the number of the infected make it hard to evaluate to what extent the economy will suffer. Many individuals are also experiencing a loss of income as not all workplaces and jobs allow for a working from home scenario, which is shedding light on how vulnerable the economy actually is. COVID-19’s Effect on People’s Happiness While many people are facing financial troubles due to the pandemic, a higher percentage is finding it emotionally draining. Families are experiencing situations where they have to compromise with each other in order to maintain a good atmosphere. People who live alone are finding themselves virtually cut off from the rest of the world, which makes it harder to satisfy one’s needs for social interaction. Most individuals are experiencing cabin fever, which is further complicated by the fact that getting help for one’s mental health is almost impossible in the current quarantine. Conclusion The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost all areas of life from a whole nation’s financial situation to an individual’s mental state. It has also shed light on how unprepared countries, industries, and the general public are to an epidemic of a disease. One of the biggest problems id that with no vaccine having been developed, it is hard to estimate when the pandemic will come to an end. Works Cited Devon, Emily. “ Industries Most Impacted by COVID-19 .” Retail World , 2020. Web.
Introduction An example of contemporary romanticism is The Perks of Being a Wallflower . The main focus is on the 16-year-old boy Charlie, who is surrounded by typical problems for his age: school parties, cool friends, relationships, unrequited love, drugs and alcohol, and teenage depression. Like any romantic character, Charlie struggles with the outer reality that he is unwilling to accept. The central romantic idea of the movie is that the protagonist is that Charlie matures, and his view of the world, experience, and environment changes. Therefore, even though people can hardly view modern films from the point of view of romanticism, The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a worthy example of a romantic work of art. Dreams and Their Fall: Growing Up The childhood period allows a person to create many dreams, in which the young psyche believes until the first failure. The film’s main characters, Charlie, Patrick, and Sam, although seeming pretty grown-up people, are filled with childish hopes. Sam rejects Charlie in favor of Craig, and he does not know how to get over this disappointment. However, current events do not lead to Charlie writing music or dedicating poetry to Sam. He does not go on a journey toward his dreams and does not engage in charity in self-sacrificing attempts. Charlie decides to try a relationship with Mary Elizabeth, but he cannot forget Sam. Charlie meets the force of his emotions, succumbs to it, and cannot resist or hide it. He suffers condemnation from society, which rationalizes his actions and demands this rationalization from him. These accusations from people make Charlie feel alone and renunciate. Thus ends, it would seem, his dream of great love, destroyed by circumstances and strongest emotions. Adolescence for many people is associated with a strong need to feel included and attached to a social group, and they find spiritual loneliness unbearable and non-recognition from their peers. Many people dream of a big group of friends, modern teenagers, not the ones about whom the film tells, try to spend time on social networks to share their thoughts with pen pals. It is also essential for adolescents to be considered part of the community; their first (or one of the first) experiences of self-determination and identification are associated. This experience in the future will have a tremendous impact on self-esteem, positioning in society, and the formation of requirements for other people. Escape from loneliness and an attempt to self-define by finding friends runs throughout the film. Charlie contrasts with Patrick, who has a lot of attention and wears a smile on his face. Charlie wants to befriend him but does not know how to do it. He does not know anything about Patrick initially, and this charisma draws him in. Charlie is a romantic character, overwhelmed by thoughts of himself, and memories (Steiner & Foster, 2020). People like him are often precocious; peers are usually bored with Charlie; the character is drawn exceptionally. He cherishes t