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Dr. Daniel McCann Sam Melnik September 14, 2011 Subject: Lazy, Spoiled Tenured Teachers

Proposed Policy:

My policy is to use student evaluations about teachers they have had in order to find what teachers are not doing their job right or are being lazy in classes and not teaching. Teachers should have a five-year contract in which after the five years the teachers are evaluated by students who had that teacher. Teachers who have a negative evaluation would have a pay cut and if that does not work the teachers should be fired and replaced by better teachers.

Expected Effects:

This policy should work because when the students are evaluating the teachers and their test scores are not being used you can tell if the students are not just slacking off. Instead the teacher’s performance is being evaluated by the students who are being taught by the teachers. This can get rid of teachers who just sit at the front of the class room and talk in order to get paid for doing nothing. These teachers are affecting education and this program can get rid of this problem. These new teachers should have a better experience in teaching which gives the students a better education.

Feasibility:

My policy has an estimated success rate of about 80 percent. This estimate is because of the students mind or connection to the teacher in questioning. If a student likes the teacher but the teacher still is one of these lazy, spoiled teachers the student will vote for the teacher to stay. This is the only problem that I can think of with this policy. I also give this policy an estimated 75 percent chance of it being used by the administration. I give it this value because some parts of the administrative group may still find some flaws. I guarantee that this policy would work if accepted and it shouldn't have a problem working.

PAF 101—MODULE 1 GRADE SHEET
Name:
 * BASED ON CHAPTER 1**

Group #: __MAXIMUM__ __YOUR__ __EXERCISE__ __POINTS__ __SCORE__

1.1 10

__1.2 20__

1.3 17

__1.4 18__

1.5 10

Subtotal for Paper __75__

Points Deducted: Late Paper _ Writing _ Organization _ Participation _ Skills Assessment _

__Total Points Deducted:__

__Extra Credit Points:__ __Competition__ _ __Speakers__ _

Total Extra Credit Points__:__

__Total for Paper__ 75

Total for TPE __50__

=** TOTAL GRADE **=

__(Fall 2011)__
 * MODULE ONE** 125 __#__

__Consider the Formatting & Grammar Guidelines, under the Module tab on the course website, to be part of the directions for this and all modules.**__

__Exercise 1.1: Societal Problem and Societal Categories__ __Your Total Score:__ (Maximum: 10 points)

A. Define the term “societal problem” by quoting a full sentence directly from the //Maxwell Manual//. (2 points) Part A score:


 * **Place quote:** "A societal problem is when some aspect of our society, or as we call it, 'a societal condition,' fails to meet one or more of the six goals."

B. Choose **one** of the following societal categories: Crime, Education, Environment, Health, Housing, Jobs and Economic Development, or Poverty. Find, reference, and attach the first page of a newspaper article from a print or electronic source that discusses some aspect of the societal category. Attach the first page of the article behind the entire 1.1 exercise. In a paragraph of no more than 200 words, explain your interest in the societal category and quote one full and relevant sentence from the article. (8 points) Part B score: _


 * **Write the societal category you choose, exactly as it is stated in the Part B directions:** Crime

I am interesed in this category because crime is affecting a large number of the biggest cities in the United States as well as many of the smaller cities and suburbs.
 * **Write a paragraph of no more than 200 words explaining why you are interested in that societal category (including newspaper article quote). Start your answer on the next line.**

Exercise 1.2: Identifying Public Policy Your Total Score: __(Maximum: 20 points)__

__A. Define the term “public policy” by quoting directly from the //Maxwell Manual//.__ __(2 points)__ __Part A score:__ ___


 * **Place quote:**

B. Describe and reference (using any print or electronic newspaper) a legislative, administrative, and judicial action that relates to some aspect of your societal category. Attach the first page of each article(s) used and write the exercise number on the top of the page. Articles may be used more than once at any point during this module. If an article is used more than once, place it behind the entire exercise where it is first used and write what exercises they apply to. (9 points) Part B score: __


 * **Describe and reference a legislative action:**


 * **Describe and reference an administrative action:**


 * **Describe and reference a judicial action:**

C. Describe and reference (using any print or electronic newspaper) a national, state, and local public policy that affects your societal category. Attach the first page of the article(s) following the directions from 1.2B. (9 points) Part C score: ___


 * **Describe and reference a national (federal) public policy:**


 * **Describe and reference a state public policy (indicate which state):**


 * **Describe and reference a local public policy (indicate which local government):**

Exercise 1.3: Identifying Players and Stakeholders Your Total Score: __(Maximum: 17 points)__

__A. In your words, and in no more than one sentence, state the major difference between a player and a stakeholder. Do not quote from the book. (4 points)__ __Part A score_____


 * **Place statement:**

B. Choose one of the policies you described in Exercise 1.2B or C and restate it below. Identify three different and distinct players that directly influence the policy. The player must be an individual, not a group, and the player does not have to be mentioned in the article you used. Write a one sentence justification explaining what makes each of them a player. No source is needed for this exercise. (7 points) Part B score_


 * **Restate the Policy from Exercise 1.2B or C:**


 * Player #1: Name:**
 * Title:**
 * Justification:**


 * Player #2: Name:**
 * Title:**
 * Justification:**


 * Player #3: Name:**
 * Title:**
 * Justification:**

C. For the policy you stated in 1.3B immediately above, identify three different and distinct local stakeholders who are not players. Write a one sentence justification for each stakeholder stating why they are stakeholders and not players for the policy you have identified. Stakeholders do not have to be mentioned in the article you used. No source is needed for this exercise. (6 points) Part C score

__**Stakeholder #1:**__ __**Justification:**__

__**Stakeholder #2:**__ __**Justification:**__

__**Stakeholder #3:**__ __**Justification:**__

__Exercise 1.4: Identifying Types of Players__ __Your Total Score:__ ___ (Maximum: 18 points)__

__A. Using //How You Can Help// or other sources from the “Research Guide” section of the 101 web site, find a public interest/lobby organization that seeks to influence governmental policy on your societal category, and identify a player within the organization. You may want to contact this player later in the course. No source is needed for this exercise, unless you quote directly. (4 points)__ __Part A score:_____


 * **Write the exact name of the organization** **and its geographic location:**


 * **Briefly describe one of the organization’s lobby goals:**


 * **Write the name and title of the player you could contact:**

B. Using //How You Can Help// or other sources from the “Research Guide” section of the 101 web site, find a 501c3 organization that provides direct assistance or raises money to deal with the societal category you have chosen, and identify a player within the organization. You may want to contact this player later in the course. No source is needed for this exercise. (4 points) Part B score:_


 * **Write the exact name of the organization** **and its geographic location:**


 * **Write the name and title of the player you could contact:**


 * **Briefly describe a specific service provided to the organization’s clients:**

C. Identify a governmental department (administrative) office at either the federal, state, or local level that has a clear role in the societal category you are studying, and identify a player within the department. You may want to contact this player later in the course. No source is needed for this exercise. (5 points) Part C score: ___


 * **Write the exact title of the administrative office and its geographic location:**


 * **Write the name of the player in the department:**


 * **Write the e-mail address and complete phone number of the player:**

D. Identify an **elected** federal, state, or local government official who is a player in the societal category you are studying. You may want to contact this player later in the course. No source is needed for this exercise. (5 points) Part D score:


 * **Write the exact title of the elected office:**


 * **Write the name of the elected official:**


 * **Write the e-mail address and complete phone number of the elected official. If the official can only be emailed through a webpage, indicate this and provide the web address:**

Exercise 1.5: References Your Total Score:_ (Maximum: 10 points)


 * Prepare a list of references that includes all sources for this module.
 * Follow the APA format.
 * Include all sources used in the exercises.


 * **Start the References page on the next line or on the next page.**

PAF 101—MODULE 1 GRADE SHEET
Name:
 * BASED ON CHAPTER 1**

Group #: __MAXIMUM__ __YOUR__ __EXERCISE__ __POINTS__ __SCORE__

1.1 10

__1.2 20__

1.3 17

__1.4 18__

1.5 10

Subtotal for Paper __75__

Points Deducted: Late Paper _ Writing _ Organization _ Participation _ Skills Assessment _

__Total Points Deducted:__

__Extra Credit Points:__ __Competition__ _ __Speakers__ _

Total Extra Credit Points__:__

__Total for Paper__ 75

Total for TPE __50__

=** TOTAL GRADE **=

__(Fall 2011)__
 * MODULE ONE** 125 __#__

__Consider the Formatting & Grammar Guidelines, under the Module tab on the course website, to be part of the directions for this and all modules.**__

__Exercise 1.1: Societal Problem and Societal Categories__ __Your Total Score:__ (Maximum: 10 points)

A. Define the term “societal problem” by quoting a full sentence directly from the //Maxwell Manual//. (2 points) Part A score:


 * **Place quote:**

B. Choose **one** of the following societal categories: Crime, Education, Environment, Health, Housing, Jobs and Economic Development, or Poverty. Find, reference, and attach the first page of a newspaper article from a print or electronic source that discusses some aspect of the societal category. Attach the first page of the article behind the entire 1.1 exercise. In a paragraph of no more than 200 words, explain your interest in the societal category and quote one full and relevant sentence from the article. (8 points) Part B score: _


 * **Write the societal category you choose, exactly as it is stated in the Part B directions:**


 * **Write a paragraph of no more than 200 words explaining why you are interested in that societal category (including newspaper article quote). Start your answer on the next line.**

Exercise 1.2: Identifying Public Policy Your Total Score: __(Maximum: 20 points)__

__A. Define the term “public policy” by quoting directly from the //Maxwell Manual//.__ __(2 points)__ __Part A score:__ ___


 * **Place quote:**

B. Describe and reference (using any print or electronic newspaper) a legislative, administrative, and judicial action that relates to some aspect of your societal category. Attach the first page of each article(s) used and write the exercise number on the top of the page. Articles may be used more than once at any point during this module. If an article is used more than once, place it behind the entire exercise where it is first used and write what exercises they apply to. (9 points) Part B score: __


 * **Describe and reference a legislative action:**


 * **Describe and reference an administrative action:**


 * **Describe and reference a judicial action:**

C. Describe and reference (using any print or electronic newspaper) a national, state, and local public policy that affects your societal category. Attach the first page of the article(s) following the directions from 1.2B. (9 points) Part C score: ___


 * **Describe and reference a national (federal) public policy:**


 * **Describe and reference a state public policy (indicate which state):**


 * **Describe and reference a local public policy (indicate which local government):**

Exercise 1.3: Identifying Players and Stakeholders Your Total Score: __(Maximum: 17 points)__

__A. In your words, and in no more than one sentence, state the major difference between a player and a stakeholder. Do not quote from the book. (4 points)__ __Part A score_____


 * **Place statement:**

B. Choose one of the policies you described in Exercise 1.2B or C and restate it below. Identify three different and distinct players that directly influence the policy. The player must be an individual, not a group, and the player does not have to be mentioned in the article you used. Write a one sentence justification explaining what makes each of them a player. No source is needed for this exercise. (7 points) Part B score_


 * **Restate the Policy from Exercise 1.2B or C:**


 * Player #1: Name:**
 * Title:**
 * Justification:**


 * Player #2: Name:**
 * Title:**
 * Justification:**


 * Player #3: Name:**
 * Title:**
 * Justification:**

C. For the policy you stated in 1.3B immediately above, identify three different and distinct local stakeholders who are not players. Write a one sentence justification for each stakeholder stating why they are stakeholders and not players for the policy you have identified. Stakeholders do not have to be mentioned in the article you used. No source is needed for this exercise. (6 points) Part C score

__**Stakeholder #1:**__ __**Justification:**__

__**Stakeholder #2:**__ __**Justification:**__

__**Stakeholder #3:**__ __**Justification:**__

__Exercise 1.4: Identifying Types of Players__ __Your Total Score:__ ___ (Maximum: 18 points)__

__A. Using //How You Can Help// or other sources from the “Research Guide” section of the 101 web site, find a public interest/lobby organization that seeks to influence governmental policy on your societal category, and identify a player within the organization. You may want to contact this player later in the course. No source is needed for this exercise, unless you quote directly. (4 points)__ __Part A score:_____


 * **Write the exact name of the organization** **and its geographic location:**


 * **Briefly describe one of the organization’s lobby goals:**


 * **Write the name and title of the player you could contact:**

B. Using //How You Can Help// or other sources from the “Research Guide” section of the 101 web site, find a 501c3 organization that provides direct assistance or raises money to deal with the societal category you have chosen, and identify a player within the organization. You may want to contact this player later in the course. No source is needed for this exercise. (4 points) Part B score:_


 * **Write the exact name of the organization** **and its geographic location:**


 * **Write the name and title of the player you could contact:**


 * **Briefly describe a specific service provided to the organization’s clients:**

C. Identify a governmental department (administrative) office at either the federal, state, or local level that has a clear role in the societal category you are studying, and identify a player within the department. You may want to contact this player later in the course. No source is needed for this exercise. (5 points) Part C score: ___


 * **Write the exact title of the administrative office and its geographic location:**


 * **Write the name of the player in the department:**


 * **Write the e-mail address and complete phone number of the player:**

D. Identify an **elected** federal, state, or local government official who is a player in the societal category you are studying. You may want to contact this player later in the course. No source is needed for this exercise. (5 points) Part D score:


 * **Write the exact title of the elected office:**


 * **Write the name of the elected official:**


 * **Write the e-mail address and complete phone number of the elected official. If the official can only be emailed through a webpage, indicate this and provide the web address:**

Exercise 1.5: References Your Total Score:_ (Maximum: 10 points)


 * Prepare a list of references that includes all sources for this module.
 * Follow the APA format.
 * Include all sources used in the exercises.


 * **Start the References page on the next line or on the next page.**