Sentences with phrase «scant opportunity for»

They had limited pedagogical knowledge and scant opportunity for critical reflection limiting the depth of their classroom interactions.

We give the lion's share of parenting leave to mothers — up to 52 weeks compared to 2 weeks (paid at a low level) for fathers — offering scant opportunity for dads to learn how to become confident, independent, hands - on carers in the crucial early months of their children's lives.

Workers in support of the strike argue that their employers have failed to pay overtime or provide rest breaks, and offer scant opportunities for upward mobility.

It found no duplication of research and scant opportunities for saving money (This Week, 16 July).

Not exact matches

After a scoreless first half in which legitimate scoring opportunities were scant, the Mustangs were trying for a breakthrough.

Having access to this carcass is incredibly exciting for us as so little is known about these animals, their diet and biology... this is a once - in - a-lifetime opportunity for us to collect detailed data and to add significantly to the scant knowledge of this species.

But twenty years later, with increased tuition costs and diminishing job opportunities for new grads, the stakes are higher; with just a few, scant percentage points separating the fortunate few at the top of the heap from the rest of the pack.