...are functionally illiterate.” Literacy skills shaped young offender’ chances of succeeding in life, and in other words, their succeeding in life shapes outcomes of future generation. The importance of youth literacy associates with young offenders' chances of opportunities, career and life decision. At first, education and literacy development prepare youth for adaptation and surviving in the workforce, and therefore teachers and researchers seemed to find a link between literacy and deviance behavior (Williamson,). In following, Hopkins (2016) discovered that young offenders who struggle with...
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...both librarians and teachers alike “focus on building your library with additions of recently published, high-quality urban literature”. She also states that it is important for people in a position of power to take the time to read urban-focused literature in order to become acquainted with its authors and sub-genres. The most important thing a librarian or teacher can do is try to relate to their patrons and students. This helps build a solid foundation for learning. In a recent study conducted by the U.S. Department of Education and the National Institute of Literacy, about 14 percent of the United States population have no ability to read and a staggering 21 percent of the United States population reads at or below...
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...Nicole! My name is Kevin S, and I will be your e-structor for your submission on Literacy Behind Bars. Good job in providing a thesis statement for your paper. The main point of Malcolm X essay is he became knowledgeable, about his ignorance due to (1) imprisonment in Charlestown Prison, (2) his mental awakening from words, (3) freedom from self. This helps guide the readers in how you would go about in your discussion. Nicely done! Now, I have a few suggestions on your content, organization, and grammar to help further improve on your summary and response paper. Let’s get started! *NICOLE 7271586 has requested that you respond to the Content Development: You might want to elaborate on some of your points a bit more for the readers to understand them much better. Let’s have a look at your point here on his imprisonment for example: Malcolm X was sent to Charlestown Prison, which I think was the best thing to happen to him. Normally prison is the end result, yet this was the beginning for Malcolm X; it changed the course of his life. All of mankind is destined to change at some point in time, then if we could just find that “something”, whether it be envy, motivation, ignorance, a conversation, something to hit them like a train to awaken their spirit. Nicole, do remember that this is a summary and response paper. Therefore, be sure to add your response/reaction to Malcolm X and his Literacy Behind Bars. So, what is your response to his imprisonment in Charlestown? What...
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...male and female. With all of these offenders to house, feed and protect from others and themselves. The system is large and separated between federal, state and privately owned prisons. With that said, the system has evolved through trial and error. Some prison systems are agricultural and are found mostly in the southern states where inmates work on farm systems. These systems were products of the pre-civil war days of slavery where the inmate works in the cotton fields, hoe squads and planting vegetables for the prison. Some states have abandoned this method because negative reactions from farm organizations, whose members argue that competition from state prisons, were unfair with the free labor from prisoners. Correctional functions prisons provide essential medical, dental, and mental health services. Correction clients may also have access to legal books and or services to aide in their legal research and to prepare legal documents. Some institutions even offer various programs in literacy, parenting skills, adult continuing education and provide library services. In addition to what might be considered the "traditional" institutions, there are many other alternatives that corrections may choose to use. Some of these options include Pre-trial Release, Parole, Probation. Some prisons offer on-the-job-training through institution job assignments. All in all, corrections encompass a large part of our criminal justice system. The inmates are entitled to medical...
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...Technology with Adult Literacies Learners in Scotland A overview of the E-learning Support Project August 2007 – March 2008 Scottish Government Peter Lanigan Development Co-ordinator Learning Connections [pic] Background to the Project During the period 2004 to 2007, funding was provided by Learning Connections for some 26 innovative projects around Scotland using ICT in adult literacies learning. The funding provided small grants of up to £6000 to support developments and has encouraged the use of ICT / e-learning in various different context and locations. In reviewing this programme in 2007, we decided to adopt a different approach for 2007/8 which would encourage and support local integration of e-learning into literacies learning. We engaging the services of Sheerface Ltd. to work with individual literacies partnerships across Scotland. Project Aims The contractor appointed worked with Learning Connections to develop and support local initiatives for integrating ICT / e-learning into adult literacies learning in their particular area. Funding was available to support local initiatives to try out ideas for using ICT which were new to their literacies partnership. The aims were • to raise awareness of the lessons learned from the ICT Innovations projects undertaken 2004 to 2007, and other work undertakes by Learning Connections during that period • to promote and encourage the use of e-learning in literacies provision. ...
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...Dan Sullivan Criminal Justice November 25, 2013 Massachusetts Corrections “The Massachusetts Department of Correction is responsible for operating the prison system of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, US Massachusetts houses over 11,400 inmates (about 1,925 are serving life sentences) throughout 18 correctional facilities [2] and employs over 5,200 employees (about 4,000 of whom are correctional officers). The MA DOC also has a tactical unit, a fugitive apprehension unit, a gang intelligence unit, a K-9 team, a Special Reaction Team (SRT), and a Tactical Response Team (TRT). Both of these tactical units are highly trained and are paramilitary teams. The Massachusetts DOC is the largest law enforcement agency in the state of Massachusetts with a staff of 5,200, 4,000 of which are sworn officers. The agency is headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts and headed by Commissioner Luis S. Spencer” ("Massachusetts Department of Correction") “The Department provides a variety of religious services, which are supervised and coordinated by chaplain staff. Volunteer clergy and community churches assist chaplains in the provision of services. Chaplains provide regular religious services, religious education and pastoral care. In addition, chaplaincy services include Bible Study, Prayer Groups, Christian Fellowship, Christian Twelve Step, Parenting Groups, Family Religious Services, Religious Seminars and Holiday Observances. The Department recognizes that Chaplaincy Services are...
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...Introduction Teaching today is more than just sitting at the front of a classroom, preaching to students about the fundamentals of literacy and numeracy. Teaching today encourages us to push ourselves to our absolute limits to become the best teacher we can be by recognising our teaching identity and using our own knowledge to build upon skills to develop strong pedagogical practices. Every learner is different and it is our mission to foster the learning of each child by practicing the concept of placing each student at the centre of learning and building upon strong teacher and student relationships. The purpose of developing this ethnographic portrait is to gain better insight into a now unfamiliar community in order to understand beliefs and values of the local learners, and what their community has to offer. This process of data collection will help to assist myself in becoming a better teacher for the...
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...magazine articles Magazine articles tend to be shorter and can provide a general idea of key issues or controversies related to your topic. Try: * Academic Search Complete * Academic OneFile * Search CQ Researcher This is a great source for finding background information and overviews of a wide array of topics. * Choose a particular perspective on the issue How do scholars from different subject fields approach your topic? Finding different points of view can provide you with a better sense of direction. Look through our subject-specific databases listed on the Find Articlespage like: * Education Full Text (EBSCO) * Worldwide Political Science Abstracts (ProQuest) * PubMed (National Library of Medicine) * Limit your search to a specific time period Look for date limit options when searching a database. * Need more help? Ask a Librarian for assistance. Finding research topic ideas You'll be spending a bit of time on your research paper, so be sure to choose a topic that will sustain your interest! You can find ideas for research topics by using the following strategies and resources: * Scan your textbook and other class readings for topic ideas and suggestions * Draw on what you have read or seen recently that interested you * Pick a topic relevant to your life Considering a career in politics? Hoping to start your own business?...
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...the sustainable literacy mastery of one generation to the next generation. Literacy is really needed to speed up the development or the progress of a country especially in this era of globalization in which technology advance and rapid economic development requires everyone to be competent and to have good skills. Everyone should be literate and be able to read or write at least. In line of this, Hussain (2005) said: “Access to quality literacy learning opportunities and the development of literate environments are essential components of strategies for poverty reduction, equality, economic development and environmental protection, and for achieving democracy. Literacy is a fundamental human right and a prerequisite to the empowerment of the individual and development of society”. It is fully essential to social and human development in its ability to transform lives. For individuals, families, and societies alike, it is an instrument of empowerment to improve one’s health, one’s income, and one’s relationship with the world. Literacy education is one of important aspects which should be applied in order to foster an interest and latent talent in order to get that empowerment of the individual and development of society. Through informal or formal education at school, students especially can know how to read and write well. When they know how to read, they are expected to possess good knowledge by reading books or many other medias such as internet. Literacy is not obtained...
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...I. Introduction McDonald's is reported as the leading global foodservice retailer in the world. It has more than 34,000 local restaurants and serves nearly 69 million people in 118 countries each day. As a result of this success, the McDonald’s firm is looking to continue their expansion into the global marketplace. After consulting with experts, McDonald’s has agreed to seek their expansion into Colombia, South America. Their goal is to enter the Colombian marketplace and offer the McDonald’s experience to the Colombian people and market. Many countries already enjoy the McDonald’s experience and famous food products that are eventually adopted as staples in their fast food runs- no matter the country. McDonald’s has been successful in entering foreign markets and adapting their business to local markets and have the local population call McDonald’s their own versus an American product that has come to their country. This is one of the keys to the success that McDonald’s has mastered. Naturally, they have the resources, monetary and information power to enter foreign markets, however there are some attributes that Colombia has that must be taken in to consideration. Columbia is considered an emerging market in the world’s view and the best strategy for McDonald’s to enter their marketplace should be a intelligently strategic one. II. Columbia’s attributes to consider During the 16th century, Bogota was named the capital...
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...Firstly, it is important to consider the means of Communication. Communication is the means of conveying messages or information from one another to form a mutual share of understanding. In Prison Feltham, it is very important to consider the different types of effective communication as we all know that communication within this particular setting is a major important factor when dealing with many different inmates in order to achieve productivity, obedience, order and also to maintain healthy relationships with each other in the institute. Not only that but it is also important to note how communication is used and expressed in different situations and different people. For example, an inmate might be able to communicate differently towards a prison staff than to their own relative. If poor communication is present within the institute it may lead to a lack of motivation, not only to the prison staff but also to the inmates as well, then would lead to a decrease of productivity, trust and general organisation. In Prison Feltham it is essential for the prison staff to understand that there are different types of communication that may be presented in order to learn and manage how to deal with any type of future problems and situations; Verbal communication and Non-verbal communication. Firstly, the use of Verbal communication involves the use of spoken language, involving tone, pitch, pace… as well as the correct word pronunciation, grammar and fluency…all in which to convey...
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...Theory Research Paper No. 976413 This paper can be downloaded free of charge from: http://scholarship.law.georgetown.edu/facpub/479 http://ssrn.com/abstract=976413 297 JAMA 737-740 (2007) This open-access article is brought to you by the Georgetown Law Library. Posted with permission of the author. COMMENTARIES Biomedical Research Involving Prisoners Ethical Values and Legal Regulation Lawrence O. Gostin, JD U NTIL THE EARLY 1970 S , R. J. R EYNOLDS , D OW Chemical, the US Army, major pharmaceutical companies, and other sponsors conducted a wide variety of research on prisoners—a captive, vulnerable, and easily accessible population.1,2 During that time, approximately 90% of all pharmaceutical research was conducted on prisoners, who also were subjected to biochemical research ranging from testing diet drinks and simple detergents to studies involving dioxin and chemical warfare agents.3 From 1962 to 1966, for example, 33 pharmaceutical companies tested 153 experimental drugs at Holmesburg Prison in Philadelphia, including a Retin-A (tretinoin) study in which researchers did not seek informed consent and prisoners were not adequately treated for pain.4 By the mid-1970s, biomedical research in prisons sharply declined as knowledge of the exploitation of prisoners began to emerge and the National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research was formed.5 Federal regulations to protect human subjects of research were...
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...http://www.girlscouts.org/who_we_are/history/timeline/default.asp GIRLS SCOUTS TIMELINE- DECADE BY DECADE: Overview: Founder Juliette Gordon Low poses with some of the nation's first Girl Scouts. For nearly a century, Girl Scouts of the USA has served as a vital movement in America's history. Come explore the story of the Girl Scouts—and America—through the decades. 1912-1919: Girl Scouts team up to preserve fruits and vegetables to prevent food shortages. Jeannette Rankin, from Montana, was elected to Congress even before women were given the right to vote. Minimum wage laws were being passed and industrial safety codes enacted. The fox trot and tango were the hottest dance steps of the time. But the progressive energy of the country was changed in April 1917, when Germany sank three U.S. ships, and America entered World War I. • On June 10, 1915 the organization was incorporated as Girl Scouts, Inc. under the laws of the District of Columbia • During World War I, girls learned about food production and conservation, sold war bonds, worked in hospitals, and collected peach pits for use in gas mask filters. • After the war came The Golden Eaglet, a feature film about Girl Scouting shown in theaters across the country, and The Rally (later called The American Girl), a monthly magazine for girls published by Girl Scouts. • A troop for physically challenged Girl Scouts was established. • Girls could earn more than 25 badges, including Child Nurse. • The Executive...
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...used to form children of America. I can see how this would be true — seeing as how restricted we students are and how often even seniors in high school are treated like five-year olds. If we are always treated like children, do you really think we will find a way to grow up while in school? Of course this is not the same for everyone, but John Gatto is saying that this is how the schooling systems work. They do not allow their students to grow up or mature. Chris Hedges, in his article “Our Public Schools Are Churning Out Drones for the Corporate State” writes: “A nation that destroys its systems of education, degrades its public information, guts its public libraries and turns its airwaves into vehicles for cheap, mindless amusement becomes deaf, dumb and blind. It prizes test scores above critical thinking and literacy. It celebrates rote vocational training and the singular, amoral skill of making money. It churns out stunted human products, lacking the capacity and vocabulary to challenge the assumptions and structures of the corporate state. It funnels them into a caste system of drones and systems managers. It transforms a democratic state into a feudal system of corporate masters and serfs.” What can be taken from this is that standardized schools really just take students, shake out everything they can get, creativity, imagination and all. Then mold the students into something worthy of society....
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...In Sasha Abramsky’s book, The American Way of Poverty: How the Other Half Still Lives, Abramsky looks at pockets of New Orleans, Louisiana, “low-income communities inundated with returning prisoners and drug dealers, of neighborhoods swamped by violence, of huge numbers of kids whose mothers and fathers were behind bars,” and of the “desperate need for more investment of the people and infrastructure of these neighborhoods, in mentoring programs for children, and in job training and education, rather than simply in the building of more prisons,” (2013). In areas with low tourism or median income, the incentive is not there for state governments to improve school infrastructures, add teaching resources, or implement newly researched educational policies. Low-SES communities have more school systems that are under-resourced, lower levels of child literacy, and higher secondary dropout rates (“Education and Socioeconomic Status,” n.d.). While organizations like Teach For America send college graduates into low-income communities, schools in these areas still have difficulty recruiting qualified teachers and...
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