Meaningless certificates Thousands of students graduate every year and they have been handed a meaningless certificate. And these certificates won’t have any difference with those handed to hardworking classmates. Their legitimacy will be probed when the employers realize that the graduates are illiterate. To overcome these, the students should take the school more seriously by not causing trouble and have the mastery of the content. Flunking as a regular policy has various advantages in today’s life as it did two decades ago. In this case, I totally agree with Mary Sherry concerning the return of flunking as a regular policy. First, the threat of flunking should be reviewed and the outcome will determine whether it’s really a positive teaching tool. Flunking is the face of confidence by both educators and parents that the learners have the capability to study different learning materials presented to them. Nevertheless, for it to function again would take a devoted, considerate conspiracy among the parents and educators. It could mean encountering the hard reality those passing students who haven’t studied the material hence it might…

Importance of Pro-Democracy Values in Sustaining Democracy Pro-democracy primarily holds liberal ideals, such as human rights, the rule of law, social justice, and civil freedoms. These are the fundamental values that represent democratic political systems. Pro-democracy supports increased democracy (Kurata, 2015). Injustice, inequality, and lack of freedom threatens to undo democratic gains in the country, and therefore, the pro-democratic values contribute to building and sustaining democracy. Democracy is a form of régime with four significant basics. They include a structure for selecting and substituting the administration via fair and free polls; active involvement of the individuals, as residents, in civic and political life; defense of the human rights of every resident; and a rule of law in which the rules and measures apply equally to every resident (Acemoglu et al., 2015). Pro-democrats fight for and implement the same values, and by doing so, they increase the survival of democracy. Civil liberties are a significant value in sustaining democracy. Democracy can flourish only in an environment of individual freedom. Human rights are also necessary as democracy is inflexibly founded upon a…

To the Program Director /Admissions Committee: It is with great pleasure, that I am writing to endorse XXX ‘s application for the Residency Program in the coming match year. I worked with him in the emergency room as his attending during his 4th year, 4 weeks Elective Program. XXX has an appetite for attaining knowledge which is key to the profession and also takes the initiative to learn through the various experiences at the clinic. I am very confident that he will excel in the program. Over the years, I have mentored several medical students but very few like XXX warrant my praise and attention for his outstanding performance. XXX possesses strong work ethics which was evident in his clinical assignments. He would often put in extra hours to complete his assignments and prepare for the following day’s engagement. He also had very good communication skills and this enabled him to build professional relationships with fellow interns, patients, and other medical colleagues. XXX possesses exceptional interpersonal skills which I believe will be invaluable to the program and his career development…

Constructionism Epistemology Social constructionism epistemology assists in understanding the natural world through the provision of significant knowledge through the application of various theories. The basis of explanation arises from the daily routine of humans and nature (Galbin, 2014). Constructionism epistemology is important to social identity since it familiarizes one with the reality of how individuals on different levels interact. Emphasis is put on the stories related to both good and bad conduct but cannot ideally differentiate right from wrong. Each person creates a perception in their world; hence, creating ease in acquiring a sense of belonging from a particular group. Role of Constructionism Epistemology to Emotional Development Emotional development majorly involves understanding how to react in different situations. The cultural and social setting defines the behavioral adaptation of individuals and how emotion acts as a driver in the accomplishment of activities. Constructivism epistemology plays an important role in the development of emotions since it provides understanding of the perception of the different environments; hence, one can modify behavior accordingly (Raskin, 2020). The revolution in reality also contributes to dynamics in…

Flowers Flowers are used in a lot of occasions to send different messages. They are used to send general messages of love, to console or comfort, or congratulate in case of achievement. Other than sending general messages, each flower has a different meaning that why it is always advisable to send the flowers together with a written card to explain your thoughts. For example, the red rose sends a message of love and desire. Sending flowers to Hong Kong may be a daunting process and experience for some people. This guide will help you to send flowers to Hong Kong by discussing a few general tips that will make your shipping process easy. Let’s get started Know Hong Kong customs Before you send flowers to Hong Kong make sure you know all the prohibited goods and their shipping restrictions. It wise to do simple research and find out whether it is legal to send flowers. Also, make sure you know if there are any special procedures or arrangements needed before shipping. Since the Hong Kong list of prohibited goods is…

RENEWABLE ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY Renewable energy is the backbone of any development that wishes to be sustainable. However, the cost of capital has been the greatest challenge since it is too expensive even when the government gives subsidies. Regions that wish to implement can, however, level this cost by holding competitive bidding processes when launching new plants which have been effective in countries such as China and Mexico. Also, banks such as the World bank have initiatives that provide financial support to almost 60%. Another way that this region can support themselves is bypassing the cost of fuel to the consumer   Like any other industrial factor, renewable energy has developed technological advances that would ease the geographical spread of this energy. The changing system is set to include a large role for batteries for both electric vehicles and power storage. This power storage initiative is beneficial to the electricity system as it helps shift demand and is important in enabling the integration of solar power improving reliability. Many countries in Africa have deployed battery utility-scale systems since they are…

Learning disability What were the fields of medicine and the doctors who initially discovered and coined the term “word blindness”? What is word blindness and what are the characteristics of this condition? How does the term “dyslexia” relate to this condition? The term text blindness was coined by a German neurologist Adolf Kussamaul in 1877, German physician Rudolf Berlin in the same year, and Ophthalmologist James Hinshelwood in 1895. Word blindness is a complex learning disability characterized by the visual inability to understand and text. But it is worth noting that speech and intellect power for people with disability is not affected. Dyslexia is related to word blindness in that dyslexia refers to the difficulty in interpreting printed or written symbol for someone with no visual disability therefore an advanced and current form of word blindness. Who was the first person to use the term “learning disability”? When? The term was “learning disability” was first used in 1963 by Samuel A. kirk at a conference in Chicago. What significant law was passed in 1969? How did this change services for…

Intellectual disabilities TASK SIX What terms were used early on to describe those individuals with intellectual disabilities? Historical people with intellectual disabilities (formerly known as mental retardation) were known by various names that reflected social prejudice and knowledge in those periods. Such names included mental retards, holly innocents, less than human, a burden upon society, mentally ill, sick, a menace to society, eternal children, idiots, mongloids, imbecile fools, and objects of pity. Who are Alfred Binet and Theodore Simon? What contribution did they make in the field of intellectual disabilities? Alfred Binet and Theodore Simon are two psychologists who developed the first IQ (intelligent quotient) test. The two develop the first intelligent test (Simon-Binet intelligence scale) after the French government tasked them with developing a test that would facilitate the identification of children requiring special assistance in education. The test focused on mental abilities such as memory and attention other than learned information such as reading, and math. The test was then revised and renamed Stanford-Binet and used to test students requiring special assistance. The Binet-Simon scale became the basis…

      Comparing and Contrasting Literary Elements Introduction Every story uses some form of literal elements to make the story more elaborate and easier to understand. Literary analysis means closely examining a text, interpreting meanings of particular usage of words, and seeking to find out the reason behind the author’s choices. The literary analysis does not only analyze the plot or theme but goes further to look at the structure of the text, perspective, language, and the literary elements used to convey the message. Even though literary analysis looks at much more than just the storyline, it is essential to take note of the thesis statement to be able to establish other features of the short story. Digital and Print Material Students rely heavily on reading material to comprehend and review content for their studies. In recent times there has been a surge in the use of digital print in many learning platforms with a reduction in the use of print media. This has been caused by the increase in the availability of educational material in electronic format. The…

Sexuality and intimacy Question 1 As a young adult, I am curious about how different genders are perceived in various cultures, economies, and different ethnographic communities. Again, it is vital to understand how one will be viewed in multiple societies at work spheres concerning their gender. I think that gender and sex all have a substantial contributing factor to the development of people, firms, and even entire nations. Taking this course will significantly assist me in appreciating the role of different genders, notions regarding sex, and all subject matters surrounding sex that are not often discussed but which have significant effects on the everyday lives of many people globally. One particular topic I am most interested in learning about is about sexuality and intimacy. I am most eager to learn about the sexuality issue because humanity, for many years, has been discriminatory, and only until recently has the matter been different in a few countries. Thus, I would love to understand more of how to fairly treat people of different sexual orientations who I might have to interact within the…