“Abnormality is very difficult to define. It can be hard to decide where normal behaviour ends and abnormal behaviour begins.” Discuss 2 or more definitions of abnormality. The first one is deviation from social norms which means a person’s thinking or behaviour goes against what is expected and acceptable behaviour in the present social group. This may be by being unnecessarily rude to another to another who hasn’t wronged you or by making others feel threatened or uncomfortable. This also extends to the unwritten rules of everyday life, like to walk around with no shoes on at work/school, as this is expected of you but isn’t written in any rulebook.
It is similar to a scene found in dystopian novels. These uniform restrictions should not be okay. In America’s high schools, students should not be forced to wear uniforms; they take away a student’s sense of individuality, do not allow for self-expression, and they provide no financial benefit. No matter what alleged benefits people claim uniforms have, supporters cannot deny that they take away a student’s sense of individuality. Imagine this: 30 students sit in desks in a small classroom.
Although it has become the most popular and wide spread form of discipline reform effort in the schools today it is highly controversial. Advocates of zero tolerance claim that it prevents school violence by removing dangerous students immediately after an infraction. These claims have not been tested to be a strong deterrent only theorized. The research that is available suggests that expulsion policies have had more of a negative impact on students and has had no preventative effect in disciplining students. The research has been done on zero tolerance in the home but not extensively in the school.
Prose also says that the students are, "...handicapped not merely by how little literature they have read but by their utter inability to read it." The students loathe literature because they have never been taught how to read and comprehend it correctly. Finally, Prose also states that the books taught are, "... taught for reasons that have nothing to do with how well a book is written," and that, "every opportunity to instill adolescents with a lifelong affinity for narrative... is being squandered on regimens of
The students he was talking to was predominantly of Latin decent. That prediction is not the right thing to put into young kids mind. It is irresponsible of Mr. Blessington as an adult, to say to teenagers or anyone for that matter. He should be teaching the kids that anyone can do anything they want if they put the effort and determination towards it. This is the type of teacher that should never be allowed to teach in schools period!
Vocabulary and Diction: * Which word do you notice first? I notice the words “Pass your hand”. It means to me that he is trying to walk but it is dark and you trying to hold on something.
Mid-Term Exam A high-tech heretic is a person who has been officially accused by his beliefs for technological and human development as following a false doctrine. That is what they refer to Clifford Stoll as and he is not that at all. I agree with Clifford Stoll on the idea that computers should not be used in the classroom because the students aren’t receiving and gaining the knowledge that they should be receiving. His view on the issue that computers are not good in the class room is a different one, but very true indeed. He uses several examples to explain his theory.
Olivia Drendel English 95 Mrs. Bening 6 October 2009 Focused Reading Response on “The Chase” 1. Vocabulary: Perfunctorily: Lacking in interest or enthusiasm. (Shows how kids had no respect for what the man had to say to them). Dismembered: To break up or tear into pieces. (The only way they would care what the man had to say, is if he was going to physically hurt them).
Dear Steve Hanson: I acknowledge that you have asked the school board to permit cell phone use by students during lunch,studyhall,and before school. As a student _______, I disagree with the use of cell phones during the school day at all.I reject this proposal for many reasons.This is due to the fact of the non-beneficial use,the effect they have on social skills,and the increase in cyber bullying they could cause. Cell phones could be used during school in non - beneficial ways.For example, excessive texting during school would not benefit the students academically.Students playing games, could take their focus off of school work, and what they recently learned.Social media could be used and engage students in things happening outside of school.Texting,games,and social media do not benefit students during school. Cell phones could cause a social problem. They are anti-social electronics.Students will sit around on their phones and not cominicate with the people around them.If students are always on their phones, they would not be as good at communicating with others.Social skills are an important aspect of life.Being social at school is important for friendships and life skills in general.
And strict regulations need to be put on teachers, as well, so the devices are not misused. I also don't think teachers should have access to their cell phones at all, during the day. • I do not believe that schools should allow mobile devices to be used as educational devices, since they can also be used as a distraction. I believe that allowing mobile devices to be used in school is just succumbing to pressure from the students themselves. Since mobile devices are primarily used for socializing and entertainment, I think trying to integrate them into educational lessons would only be opening a Pandora's Box.