Story of Kalief Browder: Three Years on Rikers Without Trial based on reporting from The New Yorker
Study Notes: Kalief Browder – Three Years on Rikers Without Trial 1. 🧠 Overview Kalief Browder was a 16-year-old from the Bronx who was arrested in 2010 for allegedly stealing a backpack. Despite weak evidence and shifting witness accounts, he was held at Rikers Island for nearly three years without trial. His story became a […]
Quiz and Study Notes: Constructivist Learning Theory & Bloom’s Taxonomy
🧠 Constructivist Learning Theory 1. 🔍 Definition Constructivism is a learning theory that posits learners construct knowledge actively rather than passively receiving it. Learning is shaped by prior experiences, social interactions, and contextual understanding. 2. 🧩 Key Principles Learner-Centered: Students are active participants in their learning. Knowledge Construction: Learning involves building new understanding on top […]
Quiz and Study Notes: Power Flower Exercise & Diagram
1. 🧠 Purpose of the Power Flower A visual and reflective tool used to explore power, privilege, and identity. Helps individuals and groups understand their social positioning in relation to dominant societal norms. Encourages self-awareness, empathy, and critical thinking about systemic inequality. 2. 🌼 Structure of the Diagram Center Circle: Divided into 16 segments, each […]
Summary and Key takeaways: Finding God in Science by Michael O’Connell
Michael O’Connell’s Finding God In Science is a bold and deeply personal exploration of the intersection between faith and physics. As a NASA rocket scientist, O’Connell brings a rare blend of technical expertise and spiritual curiosity to the table, crafting a narrative that seeks to reconcile the seemingly opposing worlds of empirical science and Christian […]
Quiz and Study Notes: Employment Law – HRM 6302
1. 📜 Foundations of Employment Law Sources of Law: Constitution, statutory law (e.g., Civil Rights Act), administrative regulations (EEOC), and case law. Key Legal Branches: Legislative: Creates employment laws. Executive: Enforces laws via agencies like the EEOC. Judicial: Interprets laws through court decisions. 2. ⚖️ Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Title VII of the Civil Rights […]