Sentences with phrase «modern education does»

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«Just because the factories look modern on the inside does not mean the workers inside are being treated fairly — being paid a living wage, or are provided with health care or an education,» Palacios said.

If modern liberal education is to provide for the nurture of free men, it must regain the ideal of generality which characterized the traditional liberal arts, but it must do so without sacrificing the variety and scope made possible by modern advances in knowledge.

(Unlike his article on the classics in education, which was in part a strong dissent from the report of the Commission he had belonged to in 1921, the added philosophical material in Science and the Modern World seems to presuppose and supplement the Syllabus; the drastic changes that mark a departure by Whitehead from the basic outline of the enterprise don't appear until 1929).

However, this may be the cost of faithful witness when one's religiosity doesn't jibe with public education or modern democratic principles.

Locke promoted the facile harmony between rational independence and moral dependence with so much success that modern higher education does not fathom that there ever was a tension in the first place, that reason and morality aren't simply identical, that rational freedom does not exhaust the whole of virtue.

• Shake up the parental leave system so fathers can spend more time with kids under two years - old • 25,000 more dads per year to sign their child's birth certificate, to reach international standards and halve the number of those who don't • Dads able to stay overnight in hospital with their partner when their baby is born • Modern and relevant antenatal education for both parents • Dads reading with their children in all primary schools • Family professionals — midwives, teachers, health visitors, nursery workers, social workers — confidently engaging with dads as well as mums, and supporting all family types.

We are passionate about home education; we are not anti-school, we simply do not think that modern schools are the best places for children to grow.

On education, UKIP want to bring back grammar schools — I said «you don't bring back grammars, you bring back secondary moderns ``.

MODERN education is, says David Orr, squarely to blame for the many threats to the biosphere that now exist; and he further contends that it is the educated and powerful few who do most of the damage.

When you're done, The Modern Mystery School is where you find access to exceptional continuing education, with additional certification programs in your favorite subjects like: the chakras, astrology, and the tarot.

British universities have climbed up world reputation rankings, according to the latest table published by Times Higher Education (THE), with At first glance, all asteroids look the same and don't get much attention unless one destroys modern life in a movie.

Now we as teachers just need the grit to do whatever it takes to turn education around, and that starts with hard work and our own modern version of true grit.

The Priority School Building programme has only scratched the surface and there is much to be done to meet the demands of the modern education system.

Certainly, modern formal education and training systems were developed with young people in mind — people seen to be going through an initial learning phase in their lives, to be doing a whole range of things for the first time, and to be doing these things all together at more or less the same ages.

Outdoor education is in no way anti-technology — developments such as satellite telephones have made possible outdoor journeys that would have been too risky in the past — but outdoor education does enable students to evaluate the role of technology in modern life, with a particular emphasis upon how technology shapes our personal responses and relationships to the natural environment.

While the Committee of Ten did suggest different programs of study for high schools (for example, programs specializing in classical languages, science and mathematics, or modern languages) and introduced the concept of electives to American high schools, its guiding principle was that all students should receive the same high - quality liberal arts education.

World renowned author, speaker and education theorist, Sir Ken Robinson explains why he thinks modern education systems get it wrong and what needs to be done to provide a new model.

Blended learning is a complex concept, do not confuse it just with a standard training using modern tech like interactive boards or with distance education, where the students practically get no help and learn independently.

But Congress does have the authority to spend for the general welfare and regulate interstate commerce, and, in modern times, we see Congress exerting pressure in many areas, including education, through its spending powers.

The critics of modern school reform that I know are people who see enormous trouble in the public education system, but don't think it will be fixed by spending billions of dollars on questionable teacher assessment systems linked to standardized test scores, or expanding charter schools that are hardly the panacea their early supporters claimed they would be, or handing out federal education dollars based on promises to change schools according to the likes and dislikes of Education Secretary Arne Duncan, whose record as superintendent of Chicago public schools was hardly distieducation system, but don't think it will be fixed by spending billions of dollars on questionable teacher assessment systems linked to standardized test scores, or expanding charter schools that are hardly the panacea their early supporters claimed they would be, or handing out federal education dollars based on promises to change schools according to the likes and dislikes of Education Secretary Arne Duncan, whose record as superintendent of Chicago public schools was hardly distieducation dollars based on promises to change schools according to the likes and dislikes of Education Secretary Arne Duncan, whose record as superintendent of Chicago public schools was hardly distiEducation Secretary Arne Duncan, whose record as superintendent of Chicago public schools was hardly distinguished.

Although modern, well - designed facilities do not guarantee higher student achievement, some basic features that parents can look for include a well - equipped library, a collection of age - appropriate books and periodicals in addition to textbooks in each classroom, a separate lunchroom and auditorium or large classroom for meetings and presentations, and adequate physical education facilities.

Two years into this initiative, we have begun to see what works — and what doesn't — when it comes to redesigning our education system for a modern society.

In a study focused on apps specifically targeted for education, Murray and Olcese (2011) reported that current apps do not match modern theories of learning, emphasizing outdated transmission models.

The fact the federal government should hold states accountable for the subsidies they are given under No Child — part of the whatever government is doing it should do well that is an oft - forgotten tenet of modern conservatism — also forces it to take a more - prominent role in education policymaking.

The 1983 Nation at Risk report, which marked the start of the modern era of education reform, did not so much as mention the dropout problem even as it called for higher graduation requirements.

(1) Furthermore, the attainment of grammar school pupils comes at the expense of those who don't pass their 11 - plus, with pupil attainment at secondary moderns in areas with a selective education system lower than that of their counterparts in comprehensive schools.

Michael Barber, Pearson's chief education adviser, said Leadbeater's paper was reflective of what Pearson often heard from schools, governments and employers — that education «must do more to equip young people with the skills they need to succeed in the modern world».

Picturing Modern America, 1880 - 1920: Historical Thinking Exercises for Middle and High School Students (http://cct2.edc.org/PMA; Center for Children and Technology, & Education Development Center), features primary sources from the American Memory collection from the Library of Congress to help students «practice history the way historians do.»

Secondary moderns «often have more families who do not value education», said another head.

But both Theresa May and Justine Greening, the education secretary, have claimed they do not want to see a return to the «binary system» of grammar schools and secondary moderns of the 1950s, and have unveiled plans to force selective schools to take more pupils from poorer backgrounds.

Barack Obama has done more damage to public education than any president in modern history,» he blasts.

Pity the modern American classroom teacher: Not only is she the scapegoat du jour for everything that's wrong with education today, she is also responsible for finding a way to cram the fruits of that politicking into her lesson plans.

Did you know that the model for modern - day public education was created by the need for on - time mechanical workers during the industrial revolution?

If you find yourself having difficulty making sense of how to approach today's modern vehicles to achieve better sound, add safety and convenience upgrades and expand the enjoyment for both drivers and passengers, you don't want to miss any of the Mobile Electronics Education Sessions taking place Tuesday, October 30, and Wednesday, October 31, at the 2012 SEMA Show.

The central question is not so much whether it is a «good thing» to replace ancient traditions with modern education, but how to do it in such a way that the new education adds to the mix without throwing away valuable knowledge and traditions.

This expert can provide the critical feedback and assistance that modern education just doesn't offer.

Sure, safety features like passive restraints that are increasingly common in modern automobiles along with anti-lock brakes and anti-theft devices will lower your premiums, but did you know that your education and career choices might do the same thing?

I would like to see vets, dog professionals doing some research and owner education on the effect of early neutering and dried «formula» foods, lifestyle and any modern developments And some research on the physique and weight of dogs, after all there is no universal recipe for all dogs, breed needs differ, development

Trying to do the right thing: experiential learning, e-learning and employability skills in modern legal education

«In addition to simply accepting that this is the price of modern life in the digital world, we can also become more vigilant... applying the most effective security measures, and being proactive about employee education around information security,» said Vu Do, vice president of compliance at PreCheck, a leading background screening provider for the health care industry.