Core

find the happiness and contentment we seek. The diversity of expression within the different Buddhist schools of thought involves the consideration of the core ethical teachings which reflect the principle beliefs of the religion. This concept is evident within the sacred texts and writings of Buddhism which explore the interrelationship between core ethical teachings and principle beliefs. The underlying ethical belief of compassion is what underpins the teachings of Buddhism. The Principal…

After finding which topic I wanted to work on from Intelligence squared I began preliminary research on the Common Core. Coming up with a question was far harder than I anticipated it would be. The internet contains a mass of information on the Common Core and multiple areas that could be questioned. At first, I questioned how the common core would bring up American schools to the same level as other countries, considering those in support claim it’s at an international level and will support us…

Opportunities of the Common Core.” Educational Leadership 70.4 (2012-2013): 64-67. MasterFILE Elite. Web. 15 Oct. 2015. Jacqueline Brooks, an Associate Professor at Hofstra University. Author and instructor at Hofstra, Brooks excels in the field of education. Mary Deitz currently serves as Professor at Northwestern University. Deitz areas of expertise fall within critical thinking and feminist studies. In this commentary, the authors argue that standards are not wrong, but the Common Core…

hear the teacher say something new a student will shout out “Will this be on the test?” Common Core Standards have been affecting students since 2001 when the No Child Left Behind Act was put in place. While some people think common core standards are a great way to keep schools on the same track, I maintain that common core standards are just a way to stress children out with over testing. Common Core Standards are a set of standards set by the National Governors Association and the Council of…

InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards (InTASC) The updated InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards includes the statement that, “the purpose (of the standards) is to describe the new vision of teaching to which we aspire as we work to transform our education system to meet the needs of today's learners” (Council of Chief State School Officers, 2011). Why would we need to transform our educational system? No Child Left Behind and Common Core Standards raised the bar for student standards, therefore…

Understanding Common Core The Common Core Standards are a set of national standards for each grand level for Kindergarten through twelfth grade. There are many misconceptions and much confusion about what these standards are and how they work. These standards are voluntary for states to adopt, and only forty-six states have done so. The Common Core Standards were created to help students be college and career ready. They are also aligned with international standards and will help the government…

Defining Core Values of Leadership The military recognizes leadership as being “the process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation while operating to accomplish the mission and improving the organization” (FM 6-22, 2006, p. 1-2). Moreover, it defines three core attributes that a leader should exemplify, following a formula of: BE, KNOW, and DO. A soldier should be in line with the common values and ideals of both their nation and military, to help shape a leader’s…

math and science to other developed countries. The latest idea to be implemented is the Common Core State Standards Initiative, which is supposed to strength our educational system. Many of the states have accepted the Common Core State Standards, but they have not been popular with teachers, parents, or students. Changing an education system that is not broken may do more harm than good. The Common Core…

range of my experiences. After reviewing the various messages from my family and peers, I am independently able to identify my core values that define who I am and how they truly drive my life. My core values such as being honest and showing respect, accepting accountability, and committing to a community resonate with me being stronger than I begin. To begin with the first Core values that include being honest and showing respect, I recognize my honesty role not only as a human being, but…

In this case, there are four cultural components used to communicate and reinforce Mayo Clinic’s core value. According to the Hofstede’s onion model of organizational culture, there are four components of culture which are 'Symbols', 'Heroes' , 'Rituals' and 'Values'. For Symbols, Heroes and rituals are more observable, while Values is core and intangible. All three layers can be trained and learned through practices except for the inner cultural values, but the values could be strengthened if…