The federal court system is supposed to present a fair way for citizens to receive justice in this country. However corrupt or questionable certain branches may seem to be to certain people, there are still 3 levels that are to remain coherent with specific rights, responsibilities, duties, and privileges. These courts are the: District Court, Court of Appeals, Supreme Court.
The District Court is more local--set up to cover local cases that reside within their district.
The Court of Appeals is involved if there is a problem with or questionable outcome of a case that occurs in the district court and then they assess what to do with that case.
The Supreme Court is the highest of the tier. This court is involved when there is great discrepancy between the other two courts. This court typically gives ultimate judgment to cases that have already passed through the other courts.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Re-view Blogging Possibilities
It is likely going to be viewed as unfortunate, but my views and opinions with using blogs to communicate to other teachers have largely not changed. However, after having used it for a year, it is nice to get inside the heads of other teachers and see their more personal comments and reflections. It has not benefited me or my teaching in any way, so far, other than to boost my confidence and support the mental mind-set of teaching that I am working to build. For these reasons, it is nice to correspond with Molly and Harrison, but those are the only two who have responded to my blogs.
As far as reflecting on my personal achievements via blogging goes, I do not really keep a blog, but a physical journal that I take when I go to my PDS. It would likely be more helpful if I "blogged" every day following my teaching experience at the PDS, but with work and classes, when I am online, it is to check email and/or complete an assignment and then I need to move on to the next thing until I fall asleep.
Substantive reflection can be used when specifics are given about a particularly effective or failed lesson and ideas are helped to provide alternatives. Multiple viewpoints are always helpful.. if meaningful feedback is given by one or more responders. Speaking of which, Molly, did you decide to do another Zumba lesson for your large group lesson? How else have you been able to engage your students in groups--large or small?
Regards to All,
Claire
As far as reflecting on my personal achievements via blogging goes, I do not really keep a blog, but a physical journal that I take when I go to my PDS. It would likely be more helpful if I "blogged" every day following my teaching experience at the PDS, but with work and classes, when I am online, it is to check email and/or complete an assignment and then I need to move on to the next thing until I fall asleep.
Substantive reflection can be used when specifics are given about a particularly effective or failed lesson and ideas are helped to provide alternatives. Multiple viewpoints are always helpful.. if meaningful feedback is given by one or more responders. Speaking of which, Molly, did you decide to do another Zumba lesson for your large group lesson? How else have you been able to engage your students in groups--large or small?
Regards to All,
Claire
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