Phrases with «prescriptive nature»

The phrase "prescriptive nature" refers to something that tells you how things should be done or what you should do, rather than simply describing how things are or what you can do. It is like a set of rules or guidelines that dictate the proper or correct way of doing something. Full definition

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Sentences with «prescriptive nature»

Despite the overly prescriptive nature of NCLB, many states and local communities took the spirit of the law to heart and, over the past decade and a half, began to transform their education systems. (educationnext.org)
«The primary concern is the overall prescriptive nature of the guidelines, including rigid definitions and the emphasis placed on charter schools as the major tool of innovation,» wrote North Carolina Gov. Beverly E. Perdue, a Democrat, on behalf of her office and several education organizations in her state. (wacharterschools.org)
Greater innovation has taken place in some American law schools than many in England and Wales due to the existing prescriptive nature of law courses here (see Prof John Flood's post on The Missing Middle in Legal Education for a couple of innovative examples. (slaw.ca)
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Phrases with «prescriptive nature»

Sentences with «prescriptive nature»

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