Reflection Paper On Politics

Dickerson, Mark, Thomas Flanagan, and O"Neill Brenda. An Introduction To Government And Politics: A Conceptual Approach. 8. Toronto: Nelson Education, 2010. 126-142. Print.

In the beginning of the year I entered this class with a very sheltered and ignorant view of current and past events. Through time and sociological evolution I have begun to see things in a different light. The development of my ability, to look at something or some kind of situation, lets me use the sociological terms in such a manner to relate them to micro and macro problems in society. This started with the assigned readings of the class; the aim was to decipher the messages the authors were presenting. The goal was then to dig deeper and use my experiences to help myself understand the concepts throughout the course. "The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be ignited." Plutarch (46-120 CE--common era) I was no longer

The apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is calculated based on a state’s adult population,

The purpose of this paper is intended to summarize my views on what has influenced my understanding of politics and government prior to taking this class, and how my understanding is now since completing this course.

As we read and discuss the definition of politics, let’s also consider the consequences of political decisions upon our daily routines.

According to Johannes, “Incumbents routinely raise and spend much more money than challengers, although it is true that the more incumbents spend, the worse they fare, because, they are spending in response to heavy outlays by serious challengers (134).” Although, presidential spending is a major concern for Americans, this issue can easily be resolved.

By participating in this learning assignment, the opportunity to increase self-awareness and critical thinking was presented, and it allowed for this student to hear two different arguments that supported the same cause. It is always interesting to sit in a room with fellow students and discuss how the same material that has been read can be processed differently. This student was able to relate this learning to the group

Thirty-six desks were placed in six rows of six and each one faced the SMART board awaiting the third block seniors to come in for their government class. The adjacent cement walls had no artwork, posters, or examples of student success. In a list of three, the only whiteboard contained the class’ plan for the day, but the faded green marker rendered it indecipherable from across the room. The objectives were, “1. CNN News, 2. Begin Chapter 3 Vocabulary, 3. Preamble,” with no explanation or elaboration. From the back of the room, a screen separated the government class from another history class. There had been chatter echoing

Instead, it should be what is morally best for this nation as a whole. If the majority jumped off a bridge, I do not think we should all follow! Honestly, this nation needs what is best for this nation to survive and strive. We do not need the world to devour us alive because of ignorant moral decisions. We need to be bold and hold onto why this country was founded. Remember that we all are a part of this country like a family. We do not need to attack each other we should be looking out for the best for one another. In conclusion, A moral debate is not a cut throat debate. We are not savages we are brothers and sisters trying to survive and work

4. Drawing upon all of the readings and lecture for this module, critique the extent to which the conflict was

In the American society, individuals are, more often than not, displeased with the way that congressmen represent the people. Many Americans believe that politicians focus more on the capital than they do their own district. However, Americans fail to take into consideration the collaborative effort it takes to accomplish things in Congress. Furthermore, Americans need to take into account the things that Congress is able to provide for the people of its nation and the results it has on a political party. Furthering the discontentment with contemporary politics, Americans are split between party lines. This division forces the American nation to steadily suffer from sickening political controversy. Nevertheless, politicians are doing an effective job handling their workload.

I have never really looked into politics before I started this class. But as of late, I have caught myself thinking on a more critical level. I am far less bias, and tend to respect everyone's point of view more often. For this week's exercise I did not use any resources. I tackled the question almost immediately after reading it. The comparison I made between soccer and politics, made me more conscious of the fact that one can look at almost anything through a political lens.

Political science is a broad topic that covers the history, political and geographical aspect of the world. The course started with a revision on the basics of the constitution, types of power and the political scene that happens around us. My first year at the University, one of the compulsory subject that is required for arts taking students is Political Science 1101. After several years of taking social or political course, taking this course opened my knowledge towards politics and the political scene in Canada. It also taught me about how different ways of information taking could lead to one learning differently from others. For example this class gave us the opportunity to use our laptops as a source of note taking, this helped me learn in which whenever a new vocabulary comes up during the class discussions i could search it up. Through “The Road to Patriation” and Kim Campbell “Through the Looking Glass” i would further emphasize my ideas on what i have learnt throughout the course semester.

Over the course of the semester, I have been fortunate enough to work with a student who is having difficulties when it comes to reading. My student does not have difficulties when it comes to hearing a word, but rather when he sees a word. My student has definitely benefited from one on one work with me as well as the additional help he’s getting from the reading specialist during their WIN (what I need) time. My student does not like to read because he knows that he is struggling and he is embarrassed about it. When my student goes to his WIN time, he does really well because the instruction is at his level and there are only two other students who are also on the same level there as well. Besides the current intervention, programs I would recommend are Direct Instruction: Reading Mastery, Letter Spacing, Wilson Reading System and the Lindamood program (LiPS).

The ‘method and research patterns in political science’ written by James Jacob and Agaba Halidu is the work which is written by the mentioned authors to help students in political science and other social science to get the basic understanding on how research should be conducted and come out with scientific conclusion in the subject of discourse or the subjection of investigation. The book, give lucidity foundation in the process of carrying out a scientific investigation in political science and other related social science field. We are ask to review from chapter 1-6, therefore the book will be reviewed chapter by chapter considering each chapter under review to appreciate the good works and criticize where the authors