Book Review of Control Theory ?... And in some cases have a completely different text book altogether. ... Students in a higher level class tend to have a higher self-esteem, which keeps them focused and absorbing knowledge like it is their job. ... William Glasser wrote this book based on his own theories. ... William Glasser has done his job by creating a theory that if used by both students and teachers could make drastic changes in education. ...

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This book tells about his life growing up in America, and it tells a lot about the discrimination he dealt with growing up. ... It was the type of job his parents had specifically warned him about. ... It was a job mainly of shoveling, raking, and sweeping. ... I think his book did a good job of portraying to the reader how it actually was for him and his family. ... Through reading this book I understand somewhat more of what minorities in our country have to go through. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

The book "Catfish and Mandala" by Andrew Pham relates a lot to include stories and situations throughout my childhood that I can relate toand young adult life. ... Reading the book I see Pham and the situations he is put in, also seeing myself, but the only difference is the way he and I handle the scenarios given at hand. ... I don't remember any reference to Pham losing his job from a recession - he quit his job for his Vietnam tour. Use an example or quote from the book to support this last sentence or delete). ... Whereas Aall of my cousins went to the best high schools and colleg...

• Word Count: 1978
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• Grade Level: High School

Amy Chua, a mother of two and law professor at Yale, published a best-selling book called Battle Hymm of the Tiger Mother. The book talks about the parenting style of what she calls a "typical Chinese mother". ... I personally disagree with majority of the techniques and opinions Chua's book describes in order to properly parent a child. ... Amy Chua explains in her book the main differences between Chinese parents and Western parents. ... Without this skill, it is hard for people to maintain relationships, communication, and could potentially cost someone a job. ...

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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

From the early age parents very often tell to their children that education is very important to find a good job. ... In our world today, a college degree is essential to start a career or hold a well paying job. ... He said that there is a lot more to somebody than just looking in a book. ; Your personality, character, voice, opinion, gestures, and religion. ... I feel that there is so much more to doing well in school and earning an education than studying out of a book. ... It's our job to take in that knowledge. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

"Even people making $60,000 can't afford many colleges, " says Beth Shulman, a former union official and author of the 2003 book The Betrayal of Work (A. ... However outsourcing has provided even a cheaper way of filling low paid jobs. ... Unfortunately, more middle class jobs are not in the foreseeable future. ... These jobs have lower wages than the average manufacturing job, and benefits are poor. The amount of jobs projected for financial services, technology, and other high income jobs stands under 5% (T. ...

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Through his book, Bloom has made an admirable attempt to revitalize the conversation of the university in the hope that this conversation will perpetuate itself. ... His book instigated wide controversy, heated debate and thoughtful inquiry into the American universities. ... Granted the book is still read, and subsequently discussed by the odd graduate or undergraduate student, and most likely there is some memory of the book in those most affected by it, but that is not enough. ... As a result only a tiny fraction of them have heard of Bloom's book, and even less have read it. ... While...

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In his book, Ain't No Makin' It, Jay MacLeod tells how a group of poor students in a particular school were able to relate to a teacher (Jimmy Sullivan) who spoke their "language."" " It was cool, cuz like you walk in there you talk to Jimmy, and you know Jimmy's real cool, - said one of his students. ... In their book, Social Foundations of Educational Decisions, Fischer and Thomas state that distinctive things about a subculture (including language and behavior) have a definite influence on a child's learning style (26-27) and that "informal education- "which occurs...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Lee's book shines a glaring spotlight on the issues of race and justice. ... The controversial book does not only target the racial tension in the south, it also describes, in a beautifully poignant way, the intricate joys of childhood. ... If people cannot see how a challenging book helps to form a student into a more intelligent being, then they, too, live in ignorance. ... The pastor thought most children were "strong enough to resist the temptation," but his job was to "protect the weak and the strong" (Bates and Hansen). ... "Every bookseller would be placed under an obligation...

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• Grade Level: High School

Teacher and Inequality Paper Incorporating "Tis by Frank McCourt Introduction The book "Tis by Frank McCourt describes how a young man was able to leave his home in Ireland, by way of the U.S. ... Description of the Issue of Inequality The issues of inequality are prevalent in this book. ... It is this concept that is pervasive throughout this book. ... When applied to this book, the hegemonic curriculum deals with what type of emphasis is placed on which subjects that are taught in school. ... Sociological Concept # 3 Hidden Curriculum/Gender Code These sociological concepts go hand...

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• Grade Level: High School

If I were to be placed in a world like the one described in Bellamy's book my life would be completely different. ... People want to be looked upon highly and will go into a more glamorous job that you get paid more money to do. ... In Bellamy's book it said that they still played games and sports, but it was just for fun and there was no real competition. ... There is a lot of different technology that they use in Bellamy's book and there is not too much more that would make their world more "perfect". ... Having read this book and learning about this "perfect" society I th...

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• Grade Level: High School

The different journals and book I have reviewed provide a lot of valuable and factual information on youth violence in the schools in our country and what is being done to control this problem. ... Another issue that is not mentioned enough in the journals but are very present in class and the book is counseling strategies and the role of counselors in the intervention and prevention of violence in the school. The text in the book Violence In American Schools: A Practice Guide for Counselors, is very good and covers a lot of ground and information when it comes to prevention and intervent...

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Is it okay for a teacher to simply lecture and/or assign work strictly from the book while never taking the time to communicate it effectively to the students or periodically checking for comprehension before the big test? ... Despite many parental complaints, Richard C. continued to lawfully hold his teaching credentials and current job status. ... Edwin Bridges' book, the Incompetent Teacher, brought to light the wide concern for teacher performance in 1984. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

It's like the feeling of accomplishment that a book worm gets from finishing a really powerful book. ... I would have a steady job, or apprenticeship, where I could do something that I love. ... All I see when I look at a book is a bunch of rambling words. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Ceremonial Violence - Understanding Columbine and Other School Rampage Shootings While the book Ceremonial Violence focuses mainly on the discussion of various school shootings (Columbine, in particular), it also gives a very in depth description of how local, state, and national government are attempting to end this type of violence in the future. ... The book discusses how educators and administrators in the school environment sometimes receive a very specific training, known as "threat assessment protocol, that can help them identify students who present a potential danger to themselves or ...

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The parents can also decide where it would benefit their child the most to teach a class; should they teach in home from a book, outside in nature, or by using a multitude of field trips to reinforce what's taught in class. (Skinner) As the child enters his or her teen years they can be allowed to work at a job for a couple hours a day, several days a week to help them learn about a career they are interested in. ...

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This defense is evident throughout the book. ... He did a good job when he was in high school of taking care of his younger siblings but, he did not know how to be a father to his own child, or a husband to his wife. ...

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A Wallflowers Story "When you become a teen, it's like you get a second chance to remake your life. But society comes in and tells you to be man and that second chance is gone". This quote is about how teens with the issue that all teens deal with upon entering high school. High school...

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Brunsma, an author of the book "The School Uniform Movement" states, "requiring students to wear uniforms is a change that affects mot only students, but also school faculty and parents" (184-185). ... For example, there are many security guards within high schools who waste their time trying to find students who are not following the appropriate dress code, than actually doing their jobs and protecting our schools from real danger. ...

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Learning to be Myself Looking at society through a biased scope can make many see minorities as a lesser form of life. Being born into a minority in today's world has shaped me very differently in comparison to the majority. Ever since I was a child I felt as if I was being pressured into thi...

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Like most people, I have changed my style of dressing many times through out my life. I look back and laugh at the countless phases of styles that I have gone through. It is partly due to a sense of exploration, partly due to growth and change, partly due to a confusion of who one is, but it is mos...

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A white player called Eric "The Red" gave him that name; he reminded him of a super fast character of a comic book he read when he was a young boy. ... Getting the job done was their goal and I am sure they became a family of many races as we did .The remainder of my life I will always view people for whom they are, because not to would be hypocritical knowing I have brothers from different backgrounds. ...

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Table of Contents - Introduction - Background Study - Effectiveness of School Vouchers: The Debate - Conclusion Introduction The book of Exodus recounts the story of the Israelites, who, losing trust as they held up for Moses to come back from the mountaintop, started to love for the brilliant calf (AFT). ... Paige is cited saying, "Our system of elementary and secondary is failing to do its job for far too many of our children, a failure that threatens the future of our Nation, and a failure that the American people will no longer tolerate." " Effectiveness of School Vouchers - The ...

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There are multiple differences between the sociological characteristics of Germany and this land that we call "free"". Although time has changed the face of Germany over the last century, they have managed to keep an abundance of their culture intact. As we take a look at the major differences and t...

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• Grade Level: High School