Classroom Management

Part 1

In the first scenario, I have found that Joey is fond of talking loudly and off-topic. His behavior has affected his ability to an extent, and I think that he is unable to understand things explained during a lecture. Thus, there seems to be a significant number of gaps between the way he behaves in the class and his academic requirements. Joey’s behavior has also affected his peers, keeping them from showing an interest in studies. In one way or the other, this student has contributed to a distracting classroom environment. The chance is that this type of behavior will throw a wrench in the middle of the lecture or may delay the start of a new topic, as the teacher will have to take extra time to make Joey feel comfortable within the class and to request him to stay silent during the lesson.

Part 2

The one possible antecedent or trigger regarding off-topic discussion or strange behavior is Joey’s lack of interest in studies. Maybe, he does not find the classroom environment to be friendly and productive. He has a low level of engagement in the class, which is a matter of serious concern, as the teacher will have to pay extra attention to this student to help him amend his ways. Maybe, he will have to get Joey involved in some entertaining activities so that he stops behaving unclearly.

Part 3

An instructional intervention that could be used to address Joey’s problem is to design lessons according to his mindset. For example, if he shows an interest in activity-based learning, then the teacher should plan lectures accordingly. At the same time, the teacher will have to consider other students’ interests. He can begin with dividing the entire class into two groups of students, each of which should be provided with a particular set of learning materials and projects. Joey should be in the group whose students are mentally strong and physically active. Before starting the lecture, the teacher should ask questions from the two groups of students related to their areas or subjects of interest. He may use a bulb and turn on and off the light in case of a correct and incorrect answer. He can also blow a whistle when the student gives a correct answer and can stay silent when Joey or another student gives the wrong answer.

Part 4

The one way to incorporate technology or software to enhance my instruction of George is the use of kickboard. I think that it is the best software to manage time and to track the behaviors and overall performance of all of the students (2015). Iwant to use kickboard on a regular basis, especially when a reward system has to be implemented so that I can see how students like George react to the situation and how to help them improve. Kickboard can track the emotional learning progress and social behaviors of students and provides useful resources to instruct the student in a better way.

Part 5

George is a student whose behavior is always strange, and I think that he needs immediate help, guidance, and attention of an experienced teacher. With kickboard, it will be easy for me to enhance the instruction of this student as I will be able to determine how he behaves within the class and what types of emotions or reactions he shows throughout the day. Teachers dealing with students like George can monitor the strange behaviors of their students with such software or tools and can take measures to improve their overall learning experience.

Part 6

Sarah is one of those students who can benefit from the implementation of technology. In addition to kickboard, a large number of software and tools exist on the web, and teachers can use them for free. I think that kickboard will benefit Sarah by improving her learning experience and by keeping her attention intact.

Part 7

A tablet with Inspiration software is an assistive technology that can ensure consistent engagement of the student (Latzko, 2012). Sarah’s undesirable behavior is the result of boredom, and this tech gadget will urge her to participate in the class-based discussions. I think that tablets should be used in all classrooms, as they help maintain the interest of students and allow them to learn new things quickly and efficiently.

References

Teachers’ Beliefs Regarding Their Professional Role. (n.d.). Teachers and Youth in Educational Reality. doi:10.3726/978-3-653-04026-5/13

Latzko, B. (2012). Educating Teachers’ Ethos. Changes in Teachers’ Moral Role, 201-210. doi:10.1007/978-94-6091-837-7_16

Class Management. (2015). Best Ideas for Teaching with Technology, 263-282. doi:10.4324/9781315706160-10

Euthanasia for people with Alzheimer’s in Holland

            Improvement in the health technology and modern medicine have greatly prolonged the life expectancy of human beings than in the past years. However, the emergency of   resistance chronic degenerative diseases as Alzheimer’s calls for controversial debates. Uncommon issues in modern health care have awakened so much disagreement and so is the problem of Euthanasia, (Louhiala et al, 353). Currently, there is lack of undisputed understanding of good death, as a result, wide value conclusions have been made. Additionally, it does not tolerate moral irrelevance but sparks a range of strong emotions. As the conception is about life and death, the fight for freedom, self-worth, self-sufficiency and individual rights does not allow for inaction hence affecting the same parties in the same dimension (Minocha et al, 26).

            The debate involving the ethical acceptability of euthanasia and its legalization are features of scholars’ conflicts in the health morals. According to Minocha et al (25), Euthanasia is defined as the deliberate termination of an individual lifetime by a third party, usually medical personnel. Some people argue if Euthanasia was legalized, a large number of people would benefit as the number of people suffering from chronical illness keeps rising daily (Haimowitz et al, 13). On the contrary legalizing euthanasia would be a start of a greasy rope for the elderly, people living with disabilities (Minocha et al, 25). However, the decision of euthanasia among people with Alzheimer’s disease is not about correctness. Although it is hard to decide to die in my opinion, it is even harder to choose to live

           Commonly, victims are given a chance to make decisions to agree to euthanasia or the rights are passed to their caretakers. According to Fitzpatrick (579), voluntary euthanasia occurs deliberately from the victims, the person is painlessly put to death by an individual through their consent. On the other hand, non-voluntarily assisted suicide refers to the patient unable to make a decision for the termination of death and such decisions are made by other parties on their behalf. In the case of voluntary euthanasia, the patient should be competent, request for the procedure and suffers from a chronic illness that causes physical and biological pain. According to Minocha et al (26), the physician to assume the procedure should declare to the victim their conditions as well as the expected life expectancy. Further, the physician should share the findings with another counterpart for deliberations of the condition in order to reach to a conclusion that there are no other possibilities. For the minors, the decision should be passed to the parents or guardians for determination and approval.

        Globally, Alzheimer’s disease is classified as the sixth killing disease, (Hess et al, 55). According to Minocha et al (27), two percent of the Holland population annually die due to Alzheimer, mostly the elderly. Further, it is observed that most women succumb to deaths due to dementia than their male counterparts. According to Briffa (118),Alzheimer is a permanent, advanced brain disorder that leads to memory destruction leading to poor thinking skills and inability to perform simple tasks.  The disease is the common cause of dementia among the elderly and the early symptoms appear in the mid-60s. Dementia is characterized by loss of rational functional-thinking, recalling and reasoning and social abilities, persons suffering from dementia find it hard to navigate through their daily tasks and as such they completely depend on others (Haimowitz et al, 15). Treating Alzheimer’s is challenging, and it is questionable whether any action or additional involvement will successfully treat it. Presently, methods focus to maintain the psychological and behavioral function as well as improving the way of life (Briffa, 118).

First, Legalizing euthanasia for patients suffering from Alzheimer in Holland is inevitable. According to Hess (56), Mercy killing is a form of insurance policy that ensure that no one must die a painful and lives with unwavering suffering. Alzheimer characterized by memory loss, difficulties in communication and unpredictable conduct. As a result, the disease demeans ones dignity and peace of mind, (Haimowitz et al, 15). Therefore, mercy killing help protect the affected from unfair death as well as lost self-possession, as a result, they die peaceful and with dignity. In the situation of double effect, when euthanizing a client, the doctor intends to cut life of the patient and prevent severe pain. However, in some states the medical prescription aimed to release the pain can also lead to death, in turn this forms the principle of double effect.

Second, every individual has the right to choose how long to live and the quality of life at the heart of every problem. These opinions raise interesting questions as to the right of freedom, autonomy, and self-esteem, (Louhiala, 354). Alzheimer is perhaps is the worst associations with its attitude and evolution being predictable and fatal. With no possible treatment of the disease, it takes away the emotional and financial capacities of both the victims and the family. Consequently, the patients hardly bring to mind their lost self. Additionally, their caretakers are psychologically and emotionally drained to see their loved ones suffer. Giving a chance of mercy killing relieves the pain to both the victims and their loved ones, (Hess et al, 56).

            Third, Alzheimer calls for high medical attention and care among them assisted feeding and home-based care (Minocha et al 28). In such, victims are required to administer drugs that help regulate neurotransmitters and the brain chemical that relays messages among neurons. The effectiveness of the drugs is subjective and time-limited. For instance, Donepezil (Aricept) is an expensive drug used to regulate both moderate and severe conditions. Mostly, the financial burden of acquiring such medication have transferred the caregivers and the government indirectly (Minocha et al, 27). Eventually, when death comes, it is a matter of nature taking its course but leaving the caregiver struggling for long. According to, Fitzpatrick (584),eighty percent most families who nurtured their Alzheimer patients to their natural deaths are left bankrupt with bigger loans burden. However, by allowing the victim or the caregiver to initiate the procedure helps bridge the gap by reducing the conflict of interest such as inheritance and medical bills, (Hess et al, 56). Further still, most people succumb to dementia at the old age, at such ages the persons are little or no productive to the economy, hence there is no sense to allowing them to suffer and their productive ages are almost over, (Fitzpatrick, 584).

Lastly, heated discussion has been raised over human issues surrounding quantity, quality of life and compassion. AccordingBriffa (119), to it is believed that it is kinder to allow people to die with dignity than having them live in pain. Agreeing to Minocha (26), a preference is attached to the quality of life over the life expectancy. A distortion in the quality of life is irreversible and is associated with the damaged image. Improving the quality of life involves palliative care and hospices attempts for victims endangered to life-threatening illness as a way of controlling pain. Nevertheless, fewer scenarios have been estimated of individuals whose pain can be eased with drugs.

Despite the advantages of Euthanasia, Most countries have illegalized the practice on suicidal grounds. Euthanasia is claimed to be murder and its legalization leads to more and more killing and life destruction. It is further argued that the principle rule of a drug is to heal rather than harm (Haimowitz, 14). Additionally, the exercise is a continual violation of hypocritical doctor’s oath of safeguarding life as well as killing patient trust in the medical field. Further arguments point out that it is pointless to exercise euthanasia because modern drugs and hospitals are avenues to improving people’s life. Furthermore, Authorizing euthanasia represents a message that it’s worthless to live. AccordingBriffa (119), to persons who request mercy killing rarely want to die but their psychological being suppressed and it would rather require more attention. The opponents also argues that permitting euthanasia would diminish respect for life. For instance, people with a terminal illness would feel pressured to conduct the procedure in order to save the families and friends the burden of health resources (Hess et al, 57). Moreover, a loophole has been cited between collaboration between physicians and third parties based on the conflict of interests of the victims. For instance administering the lethal drugs with minor conditions for inheritance or prevention of justice, (Minocha et al,27). Conversely, the benefits associated with assisted suicide exceeds the limitations associated.

In conclusion, it should be commonly accepted as an expression of autonomy, a person ought to make independent choices on how to live and on how to die. Therefore, a person is free to decline to medical assistance and prefer to die to protect self-dignity. The psychological, emotional and mental and behavioral changes as experienced by people living with Alzheimer calls for the legalization of the process of euthanasia. By helping the people with Alzheimer to cut their life short brings greater benefits to both the caregiver as well as the patient. The general rule is that no one should die in agony and suffering as well it is arguably not worth also to live in pain and suffering. Further still, forcing people to live against their wish is a violation of their right and freedom. The financial burden associated with improving the quality of life stretches much beyond the victims as well the government, hence euthanasia is a possible solution.

Work cited.

Briffa, Norman. “Surgery for Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease: Rates of Repair Are       Improving, but There Is Still Wide Variation.”BMJ: British Medical Journal, vol. 342,          no. 7789, 2011, pp. 118–119.

FITZPATRICK, KEVIN. “Qualified to Speak: Rush Rhees on the (Vexed) Subject of     Euthanasia.” Philosophy, vol. 88, no. 346, 2013, pp. 575–592.

Haimowitz, Stephan, et al. “Uninformed Decisionmaking The Case of Surrogate Research            Consent.” The Hastings Center Report, vol. 27, no. 6, 1997, pp. 9–16. 

Hess, Laurie, et al. “Euthanasia: Considerations, Concerns, and Complications.” Journal of           Avian Medicine and Surgery, vol. 27, no. 1, 2013, pp. 53–58.

Louhiala, Pekka, et al. “Finnish Physicians' Attitudes towards Active Euthanasia Have Become    More Positive over the Last 10 Years.” Journal of Medical Ethics, vol. 41, no. 4, 2015, pp. 353–355.

MINOCHA, ANEETA A, et al. “Euthanasia: A Social Science Perspective.” Economic and         Political Weekly, vol. 46, no. 49, 2011, pp. 25–28. 

Thematic Analysis

            The seventeenth century was not a good period to be a woman in most countries in the world. This was especially true in Mexico where it was customary for women to commit their lives to serve their fathers – and later their husband, produce a few children, maintain neatness in their homes, and say nothing regarding the events that were taking place around them. However, at a young age, Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz had already decided that domestic life was not appropriate for her. In 1667, she became a nun in order to learn and develop intellectual skills. She resided in Mexico City, in the convent of San Geronimo, where she met her death. While at the convent, she amassed a library which was surprisingly large for a woman in that period. She later started publishing her own poetry which advocated for women’s rights to education by condemning the societal standards that were upheld during that time. Entailed in this paper is a discussion of the theme of “identity and self” in Sor Juana’s You Foolish Men and Love Opened a Mortal Wound. Also discussed is the significance of the theme in each poem and its effects on the characters, reader, and plot.

            In You Foolish Men, the theme of identity and self is evident in the first stanzaof the poem. The poet writes,“Misguided men, who will chastise a woman when no blame is due, oblivious that it is you who prompted what you criticize” (1-4). Thisblatantindictmentcalls attention to the fact that men wrongly blame women for issues they themselves have created. This accusation also portrays men as hypocritical and illogical thus challenging the reader to rethink the dominant discourse that is often associated with the male gender.Men’s’ irrational reasoningis addressed once more when she likens them to a child who after calling the bogeyman weeps at the sightof the monster (5-8).Here, the poem works to illustrate that man, along with his supposed superior identityis no more than an uneducated and frightened child. In the ninth stanza, Sor Juana poses a question to the men. She asserts, “You always are so foolish your censure is unfair; one you blame for cruelty the other for being too easy” (33-36).These four lines expose the absurdity of men, boldly accusing all men alike. From her perspective, she realizes that a mancandisgrace a woman’s identity and harm her reputationand after doing so proceed to cast the blame upon the woman. Her poignant assertion demonstrates how disadvantageous double-standards are to women.

Sor Juana refutes the notion that women are irrational compared to men, questioning the oddness of a man who intentionally mists a mirror and proceeds to complain that it is not clear (21-24). This assertion forces the reader to regard the theoretical belief that men are superior to women. This assertion, as well as the ones discussed aboveexpress her aspiration to belie gender differences so as to place women and men on the same continuum. In the fourteenth quatrain, she addresses the issue of prostitution. “Who is more to blame, though either should do wrong, she who sins for pay, or he who pays to sin?”(53-56). These lines have been phrased as a question. By so doing, the reader is forced to think about how judgment is passed depending on gender. Even though she makes it clear that she does not condone prostitution, it is apparent that her desire is for the equal judgment of women and men. Even in contemporary society, judgment for issues such as prostitution is often harsher on women than men. Even though either’s conduct may dismay, the dominant discourse empowers men and victimizes women. Thus, women are victims of man and culture.

Sor Juana, throughout You Foolish Menproves over and over again that the female identity is not inferior to that of men. She highlights how men are responsible for the many evils that have occurred and despite so, because of their dominant identities, they are still viewed as “upright.” Nowhere in the poem is Sor Juana’sindictment against men more severe than in the last stanza. Here, she confirms her feminine stance and reverence for women. She also associates the male gender with worldly desires, linking them to the devil (65-68).

The poem openly accusesmen for taking advantage of women while escaping the consequences of their actions. Sor Juana emphasizes the fact that men are able to put a dent in a woman’s reputation and identity. She also blames men as the cause of women’s problems. The poem displays the double standards of men, which leave women in elusive situations. Sor Juana addresses the issues that affect women and their identity. Her poem causes the reader to question accepted behaviors and existing beliefs so as to reverse cultural scripts that oppress women.

In Love Opened a Mortal Wound, the theme of identity and self is evident throughout the poem. In the opening of the poem, Sor Juana tries to explain to the reader that she is inlove, however, the love she feels is not reciprocated,and the end result is heartbreak. When she asserts that “Love opened a mortal wound” (1), what she is trying to tell the reader is that love caused her so much hurt that it left a permanent wound in her soul. The pain she felt as a result of love even drove her to wish death upon herself “I begged, let death come quick” (4). From the first stanza of the poem, it is evident that Sor Juana is experiencing heartbreak and is in deep agony. It appears that despite her efforts to deepen the love, she is still heartbroken and prefers to be dead rather than alive, living in agony.

The lamentation of her heartbreak does not stop at the first stanza.In the second stanza, she proceeds to narrate how love has had a detrimental effect on her and her identity. She states that “Wild, distracted, sick, I counted, counted all the ways love hurt me” (5-8). Here, Sor Juana is thinking about all the different ways love brought pain into her life. She was sick, distracted, and wild. Instead of love being pleasurable for her, it was the opposite. It affected all aspect of her life and overshadowed every other emotion. Her life was meaningless to her. She equated the one life she had to a thousand deaths (8). She had no value of self at this point, and her identity was hinged on her lover which is why after she was heartbroken, she preferred death over life because, in a way, her identity and self-value were gone.

Sor Juana’s lamentation of her heartbreak does not cease in the first or second stanza. In the third stanza, she continues narrating about how hurt she is. She states,“Blow after blow, my heart couldn’t survive this beating” (9-10). Sor Juana writes this to tell the reader that she could no longer handle the constant pain that she was feeling. With every blow to her heart, it became weaker and weaker until she came to a realization that she cannot endure the heartache anymore. This is her weakest point in the poem – when she realizes that she cannot survive the pain, unable to explain its magnitude.

The mood of the poem changes in the fourth stanza. In the first, second, and third stanza, we see a weak and heart-broken individual who has no regard of self and whose identity is lost along with her lover. However, in the fourth stanza, there is a shift in the mood of the poem. Sor Juana asserts “I came to my senses. I said, why do I suffer? What lover ever had so much pleasure?” (12-15). Here, Sor Juana comes to her senses. It is here that she discoversher self-worth and realizes that her identity is not hinged to a separate individual. She saw no point in her suffering anymore because her suffering only gave pleasure to her lover. When she comes to her senses with reality and self, everything changes and she chooses to snap out of the misery that she was undergoing and re-discovers her value and self-worth.

Works Cited

You Foolish Men. Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz.(1651-1695).

https://www.poets.org/poetsorg/poem/you-foolish-men

Love Opened a Mortal Wound. Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz (1651-1695). https://www.poets.org/poetsorg/poem/love-opened-mortal-wound-con-el-dolor-de-la-mortal-herida

Uber Swot Analysis

Uber Swot Analysis

Globally, companies engage in strategic planning to improve productivity and resource allocation in order to achieve set goals. Strategic planning is crucial to the constant process of generating, implementing and assessing decisions to allow organizations realize objectives. Furthermore, it helps adopt proactive measures as compared to reactive ones in determining results. Consequently, an organization can analyze factors, make decisions and actions that create a sustainable competitive advantage.Swot analysis as a tool is used to effectively build an organization competitive strategy in management by analyzing the internal and external environment.

Organizational strengths are positive characteristics that input value and improves the competitive advantage.The strategic process begins with an evaluation of organization internal resources and capabilities. Resources are the tangible and non-tangible inputs while capabilities are the firm’s capacity to make efficient use of resources. In 2010, uber is well placed in aspects of managerial and innovation resources, marketing occupations, and brand equity. However, the organization is affected by the internal weakness of poor product quality, technology incapacity, facilities and equipment, poor customer service and poor speed and responsiveness, poor pricing factors.

An opportunity in the organization level is presented as the suitability of a condition or period by the environment. On the other hand, threats are situations that risk the achievement of the company’s objectives. In the year 2010, Uber have greater opportunities in the aspects of bigger market gaps, availability of mergers and collaboration, innovation resources, the threat of substitutes and availability of financial support. However, the organization is poised to threats of political and legal factors, technological in capacities threat of entry by competitors to the market and lack infrastructural resources.

In conclusion, the analysis of the internal and the external environment is a key component in strategic decision making. Swot as a strategic planning tool pinpoints organization current position and forecasts forthcoming action procedures.