Sentences with phrase «gathering good observations»

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Survey data gathered voluntarily from homeless youth in Los Angeles, as well as behavioral theories and observations of previous interventions, were used to build a computational model of the interventions.

Like a good field biologist, Jerolmack spent years staking out his subjects and gathering observations.

Using the twin telescopes of the Keck Observatory on Maunakea, Hawaii, the researchers were able to gather spectroscopic data from the afterglow of the supernova and observations of its host galaxy to better understand what might be driving this oddity.

The suite includes our Power Walkthrough software for collecting and sharing classroom observation data; a Survey component for gathering feedback from teachers, parents, and students; a Reflection tool that helps teachers develop SMART goals and track their own growth; and a Coaching component that provides tools for enhancing coaching conversations and helping teachers be the best they can be.

The findings show that the external information the teacher candidates received through the selected readings and demos, as well as the carefully structured synchronized observations, helped greatly in enhancing their understanding of VS. Because teacher candidates have limited cognitive skills to help them make sense of their experiences (as described by Hudson, Bergin, & Chayst, 1993), it was necessary to structure the information gathering process so the teacher candidates could be carefully guided in their learning.

Through observation of that flag as well as a miniature flag buffeted by a small fan, she gathered data — such as wind speed and thread condition — and invented other related objects.

Many of these ideas for helping to save endangered species have a common theme - using the data gathering and remote - operating possibilities in our hardware for better monitoring and observation - but there are also decidedly simple ones, such as the beehive fence, which is not only an example of an «appropriate technology», but one which also serves a dual purpose, by providing a place for keeping bees.

Critical Thinking and Analysis Critical thinking is the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and / or evaluating information gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and action.1 A well - cultivated critical thinker:

In practice, gathering information usually includes an interview process with parents and providers, direct observation of the child in the ECE environment and home settings, as well as a review of information that has been gathered via screening, and assessment strategies.