The Fifth Discipline

Sociologist Michael Foucault argues that the existence of power is everywhere, and it influences society and how individuals behave (Mason 2016). He uses his interpretation of Jeremy Bentham’s concept of the Panopticon, to explain this phenomenon. Bentham defines the Panopticon as a circular pillar structure in the center of a prison that is used for the surveillance of prisoners. However, though it can be seen by everyone occupying the building, no one is aware of who occupies the interior; but…

50/50 One of the biggest tasks parents take on is how to manage their child’s behavior. Child behavior often differs from one kid to another. Children who are taught, or conditioned one way may have different behavioral characteristics than kids taught other certain ways. In today’s society, child behavior is generally controlled through the amount of parenting provided, and through the exposure of being able to make one’s own decisions. There are pros and cons to both issues, and ethically,…

Being on time, or punctual, has always been an important quality in American culture. People who tend to be on time are perceived to be more responsible and organized, whereas those who aren’t always on time tend to be perceived as the opposite. Personally, I agree with the text that describes being on time as being there about five minutes before the intended time of arrival. My mother taught me this tactic and I’ve seen the effects of people who aren’t on time, such as my brothers. In grade…

Is It Discipline or Is It Abuse? He hit me. Multiple times. I keep asking why but he would give me the same excuse, that I need discipline. The thing was I wasn’t bad. So, I didn’t know why he hit me. On the other hand, my little brother was the meanest, and the worst kind there was. My dad hit him too, but not because he wanted to, but because he had to show him discipline. My little brother needed it. The way my father hit me and hit him was different. The difference was abuse and…

getting an IV. Along with the gifts that the fifth graders at Smith Elementary made we also had NJHS members from the district make fleece tie blankets. While these students were decorating and creating these products we took videos of the students giving a positive message that would be shown to the patients to let them know that they are not alone. Finally we planned a party for those patients in the hospital where we delivered the creations of the fifth graders and…

What defines a person? Life has many ups and downs, positives and negatives, and unfortunately my early life had a few more negatives as opposed to positives. The biggest negative in my life was being bullied at a young age and the struggle to overcome it. Being bullied showed me that I can prove everyone wrong and no one person or persons opinion can or should define me and my future no matter the pain it caused. The early years were rough with minor name calling, but the real heavy hitters…

In 1908 Frank Parsons developed a simplistic matching theory whereby he matched people with jobs according to their skills and the skill requirements of employers. This was the first attempt at producing a career guidance theory. The theory is that everybody is different and that these differences can be measured. The requirements of individual jobs can be measured and the two matched up. Consequently you get the right person for the right job. Most careers software programs such as kudos and…

In Romeo and Juliet Act I the Prince sets a law that whoever gets in a fight will be killed. But in this scene Mercutio and Tybalt get in a fight. Tybalt won the fight and Romeo decided to fight him and killed him. Instead of death Princes punishment for Romeo was banishment from Verona. I believe that princes punishment is appropriate because he killed Tybalt like the law would, he was trying to avoid fighting, and he listened to the rules that the Prince made. With the fight of Tybalt and…

Scarred for life As a kid in elementary I didn’t have many friends, wouldn’t exactly talk to a lot of people, and I was kind of the “lonely” type. I was in 5th grade from what I remember. Even though I was so quiet I expressed my personality to others with my work in art, where I absolutely loved to be! I pretty much hated music because the teacher would always put the other class in front of the one I was in, I’d always kick the girl’s seat in front of me and we pretty much hated each other. To…

The Case for Fifth Grade Band Beginning band is an amazing experience for all those involved in the process. From the students, new parents, and eager staff, the learning atmosphere of a beginning band classroom is one full of excitement. But the landscape of music education and education in general is a constantly shifting sea of sand. Band programs and their directors face interesting challenges within the 21st century. However there remain some constants. One universal challenge tackled…