Yhdysvaltain suurlähetystön Shawn Waddoupsin esitys – SAK:n koulutuspäivät opinto-ohjaajille sekä historian- ja yhteiskuntaopin opettajille 16.–17.9.2016 Kiljavan opistolla Nurmijärvellä
This lecture is designed for first year students of English, and for anyone interested in a simple explanation of what is at stake in current political debates in America
I put together this slide set for my classmates at USC in the International Public Policy and Management Program (IPPAM) in the Price School of Public Policy. As most are foreign nationals, they wanted to learn more about our Presidential elections. It was a great refresher for myself as well. Feel free to enjoy and share.
Yhdysvaltain suurlähetystön Shawn Waddoupsin esitys – SAK:n koulutuspäivät opinto-ohjaajille sekä historian- ja yhteiskuntaopin opettajille 16.–17.9.2016 Kiljavan opistolla Nurmijärvellä
This lecture is designed for first year students of English, and for anyone interested in a simple explanation of what is at stake in current political debates in America
I put together this slide set for my classmates at USC in the International Public Policy and Management Program (IPPAM) in the Price School of Public Policy. As most are foreign nationals, they wanted to learn more about our Presidential elections. It was a great refresher for myself as well. Feel free to enjoy and share.
This is a Powerpoint presentation that explains the history of segregation in the US. It is an important tool as it illustrates the background of racial tension that can exist today and open dialogue to create change and more progressive attitudes towards race. It helps promote diversity as the injustices of segregation call us all to look at our own biases. It also bolsters diversity, as Powerpoint accommodates many types of learners, both audio and visual. Powerpoint is an important technological tool to use in a class room, providing audio and visual help to students. This presentation illustrates my understanding of the program. I have uploaded this Powerpoint to a shared slide site, which further shows my comfort with the Internet in this age of technology.
Education is a hallmark of civic life in America, so it’s no surpr.docxgidmanmary
Education is a hallmark of civic life in America, so it’s no surprise that it’s been at the center of many landmark controversies over the years. Here are 10 Supreme Court cases related to education that impacted both constitutional law and the public school experience.
10. Brown v. Board of Education (1954)
Arguably the most well-known ruling of the 20th century, Brown overturned Plessy v. Fergusonand established that “separate educational facilities are inherently unequal.” The Warren Court’s unanimous decision explained that the separate-but-equal doctrine violated the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment, and ordered an end to legally mandated race-segregated schools. While the Brown decision marked only the beginning of a prolonged struggle to achieve actual integration, its impact cannot be understated.
9. Engel v. Vitale(1962) and 8. Abington School District v. Schempp (1963)
This pair of cases shaped the modern understanding of how the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment constrains prayer in public schools. In Engel, the Court struck down a New York State rule that allowed public schools to hold a short, nondenominational prayer at the beginning of the school day. The Court decided that these prayers amounted to an “official stamp of approval” upon one particular kind of prayer and religious service, and said that, since teachers are agents of the federal government, the scheme violated the Establishment Clause.
The reasoning in Engel was also applied in Schempp, in which the Court struck down a Pennsylvania policy that required all students to read 10 Bible verses and say the Lord’s Prayer at the beginning of each day. While a student could get an exemption with a parent’s note, the Warren Court decided that this still amounted to an unconstitutional government endorsement of a particular religious tradition.
7. Lemon v. Kurtzman(1971)
This case adjudicated a different sort of Establishment Clause challenge, where the controversy dealt with a statute providing financial support for teacher salaries and textbooks in parochial schools. The Burger Court unanimously decided that this financial aid scheme violated the Establishment Clause and delineated the governing precedent for Establishment Clause cases known as the Lemon test. Under Lemon, statutes (1) must have a secular legislative purpose; (2) must have primary effects that neither inhibit nor advance religion; and (3) cannot foster an “excessive government entanglement with religion.” The Court held that this scheme violated the third prong of the Lemon test.
6. Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972)
Among the litany of public school cases from the Warren and Burger eras is the landmark Free Exercise Clause decision in Yoder. Wisconsin mandated that all children attend public school until age 16, but Jonas Yoder, a devoutly religious Amish man, refused to send his children to school past eighth grade. He argued that his children didn’t need to be in school that long t ...
The second section on 14th Amendment looking at equal protection clause through Brown v. Board of Education (1). Discriminatory impact resulting from racial impact. Due process as expressed through right to privacy (body integrity) through Roe v. Wade. Right to live vs. right to die. Expansion of right to privacy through Obergefell.
This slideshow examines the idea that Jesus did NOT have a human father. It states clearly that this iín't possible for a male. Parthenogenesis in simple animals ís possible ưhich raises a controversial idea...
Here is a selection of paintings I have completed within the last three years. I like using "framing devices" - so, for example, using an animal and then have elements revolving in it, on it or around it.
This presentation aims to question the Book of Genesis. It focuses in particular on Noah's Ark - primarily because Genesis gives us several specifications (size, cargo, etc.). It is therefore testable. This presentation ask a series of questions and quotes facts too. I forgot to add an important element - Dinosaurs died (extinction) before humans began!
I was put in charge of Children's day at the International School I work at in Vietnam. Here is my Powerpoint slideshow that goes with it. The project involves using lego to create a vehicle that can go as far as possible using an elastic band and/or design a wacky car, etc.
This lesson details how to change costumes and how to create a dancing sprite in Scratch using code, etc. Improve your coding/programming ability. Scratch is a cool fun program to use to learn the basics.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
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Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
2. Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier (1988)
BACKGROUND
A Principle of a High School ordered two pages from the school
newspaper to be deleted. The two pages included articles on teen
pregnancy and the impact of divorce on students in the school
Constitutional Issue: Does the 1st amendment freedom of speech prevent
school administrators from regulating student speech
Court Decision: 5 to 3 against students, school cans regulate students speech
3. Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)
BACKGROUND
Gideon, a petty thief who had served four prison terms, was arrested for
breaking into a poolroom in Panama City, Fl and stealing wine & cigarettes.
He asked the judge to appoint him an attorney and was denied because
Florida law only provided one for a capital crime where death could a
penalty.
Constitutional Issue: Is a defendant who cannot afford an attorney deprived
the 6th amendment right to counsel.
Court Decision: Courts ruled in his favour
4. West Virginia Education v. Barnette (1943)
BACKGROUND
West Virginia implemented a compulsory flag salute in public schools. Students who
did not comply were punished by expulsion. Barnette’s children were Jehovah’s
Witnesses (a religious group who refused to participate in these events) were
expelled from school. They appealed to the supreme court
Constitutional Issue: Did mandatory flag salute violate the 14th amendment =
equal protection clause & the 1st amendment = freedom of religion
Court Decision: Courts ruled 6-3 in favour of the Barnette’s in terms of the 1st
amendment
5. Miranda v. Arizona (1966)
BACKGROUND
Ernesto Miranda was arrested at his home, accused of rape & kidnapping. Questioned
at the police station he was not advised of his right to be silent & to have an attorney.
After two hours of questioning he signed a written confession. He was found guilty
and sentenced to 30 years in prison. He appealed to the Supreme court.
Constitutional Issue: Did the questioning and the environment violate the 5th
amendment
Court Decision: Courts ruled 5-4 in favour of the Miranda saying it did violate the
5st amendment. Miranda Rights are the result of this case.
6. Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972)
BACKGROUND
Amish, a religious group who separate themselves from the modern
world and operate their own elementary schools. However their
education ends at 8th grade. The state required all children to attend
school until they were 16 years old. They refused to obey this law and
send their children to a public school.
Constitutional Issue: Did the 1st amendment (freedom of religion) protect
them from being forced to send their children to public high school if it was
against their religious beliefs
Court Decision: Courts ruled 6-3 that Amish could not be forced to send
their children to a public school once they had completed 8 th grade.
7. District of Columbia v Heller
BACKGROUND
The possession of a handgun is banned under District of Columbia law.
The law prohibits the registration of handguns and makes it a crime to
carry an unregistered firearm. Furthermore all lawfully owned firearms
must be kept unloaded and dissembled or bound by a trigger lock
unless they are being used for lawful recreational activities
Constitutional Issue: 2nd amendment: right to bear arms
Court Decision: Courts ruled in Heller’s favor, stating it violated his 2nd
amendment right. States cannot not pass laws pertaining to the right to bear
arms if it violated the federal law
8. Bush v. Gore
BACKGROUND
The 2000 presidential election was a very close tie. Who would be
become president depended on Florida. Florida voted by punching a hole
in the ballot card and the votes were counted by machine. About 60,
000 ballots were not counted because the machine did not detect holes.
Gore appealed to Florida Supreme Court and Florida recounted the
ballets. Bush appealed to U.S Supreme Court.
Constitutional Issue: Can the U.S Supreme Court over-rule state court
decisions and also whether appointed judiciary affects democratic elections
Court Decision: Courts ruled 5-4 to end hand recounts and announced
the next president.
9. Tinker v. Des Moines
BACKGROUND
Students in Des Moines decided to take part in a political protest about
the Vietnam War by wearing black armbands to schools. Two days
before the protest, the school board created a new policy banning
armbands and anyone who did was suspended for two days.
Constitutional Issue: Can the school officials prohibit students from
warming armbands to symbolize political protest.
Court Decision: Courts rules 7-2 in favor of the students. Symbolic
speech can not be punished if it is peaceful.
10. Mapp v. Carr (1962
BACKGROUND
While searching for a bombing suspect, police found evidence of a
separate crime. The police did not have the right to enter the house nor
have a search warrant.
Constitutional Issue: Can evidence discovered in the process of illegal
search be used as evidence
Court Decision: Courts rules 5-3 in favor of Mapp, stating that illegally
obtained evidence is inadmissible in a state court. Exclusionary rule now
applies