Standardization

“fixed standards violates the very essence of multiculturalism” and talks about how we need to include “the histories and experiences of people who have been left out of the curriculum” (Burant, 2010, p. 170). Bigelow states that “curriculum standardization is a way to silence dissident voices” (Burant, 2010, p. 170). After I read this, I started thinking to myself, “Why?” I do not understand why they purposefully leave people from different cultures out of the curriculum. I believe that we…

As someone who is for the first time formally being introduced to the study of education, it’s interesting to learn about the history of education, the conflicting ideologies behind it, and education reforms and policies though the different works of Labaree, Oakes et al. and Tyak and Cuban. Labaree provides a clear introduction to the conflicting ideologies of the administrative and pedagogical progressivism that existed throughout the history of education and their current coexistence in…

required to show the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes (Tastan, Linch, Keenan, Stifter, McKinney, Fahey, Dunn Lopez, Yao, & Wilkie. 2014). It is through the American Nurses Association Committee for Nursing Practice that the process of standardization is completed (Tastan, et al,…

The Behavior Assessment System for Children-2 (BASC-2), a revision of the original BASC, is a multi-method and multidimensional assessment. In the revision of this assessment there were multiple changes “designed to evaluate various aspects of behavior and personality, including positive adaptive as well as negative clinical dimensions” (Myers et al, 2010). In 2004, AGS Publishing and Pearson Assessments published this psychological test. In hopes of creating an assessment that was useful in…

Should Schools Have a Common Core? Schools being required to teach according to a common core is a highly debated subject. Although it is commonly regarded as a recent issue, it’s roots run deep in educational history. Both sides, those in favor of a common core, and those who do not support it, have valid points. As an educator that has been on “the business” for 15 years, my own experiences with a wide variety of educators and administrators can relate to arguments held by each side…

reduces AWSs overall risk, while fostering a performance improvement culture. To provide an example of this leadership principle in action, Ray Buck worked tirelessly on the “IAD Bin Project,” creating a product that raised the bar for security standardization, while staying in constant communication with multiple teams ensuring, they were satisfied with the end product. 2. Ray Buck personifies the “learn and be curious” nature required of successful Amazonians. Ray consistently acts to…

Impact on the Force These ethical compromises by soldiers or their leaders during the EPS process may seem very miniscule in today’s military, especially with the cases of fraud, waste, and abuse that have surfaced over the years. Compromises or discrepancies this finite can’t have a resounding effect within our ranks, or can they? I understand that a person is capable of making mistakes and in no way believe that you can be perfect all of the time. I; as well as, most NCO’s that have used…

Being a social worker or counselor is the occupation that I have chosen. I chose the DVI test. This test would help me when I have clients that are court ordered to take a domestic violence test. This will assist me in helping to see where the client is having problems and try to prevent it if possible or let them know what treatment would be necessary for the client. I know that I will be working with all types of people, and I have chosen the DVI test which is a risk assessment tool and is…

Second, all external partners will have extra bonuses in the case of reaching the goal. Process strategy Field&Garden should have a strict schedule, according to it the company would plan, develop and implement to achieve goals. High level of standardization should be in every single process. Furthermore, Field&Garden will have clear rules that will help to find right decision in any problem that can appear. Also company should emphasis on flexibility of all processes, because it is crucial for…

Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, in uniting the efforts and abilities of various organizations in order to provide ambulance services in the Emirate of Dubai. In addition, his Highness’s vision of standardization of services delivery and improvement was aimed to make Dubai an international centre of leadership. Aligned with the Dubai strategic plan, law No.13 of 2006 was issued which resulted in the Consolidated Centre of Ambulances…