Sentences with phrase «about your classroom on»

Even if it is only for a couple of weeks, place thinking about your classroom on hold for just a wee bit!

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Using the case method in the classroom, students can expect to contribute in about every second class and hear from about half the class on each case.

The school is already weighing in on important conversations about education, like whether multigrade classrooms enhance learning.

Becoming a Golden Hawk means more than just cheering on our (really good) varsity teams — it means being a student who cares about your community, who works hard in the classroom, and who takes advantage of all the learning opportunities that can happen outside the classroom, too.

Teammates talked about wrestling in districts in their coach's honor and the way they all want to make him proud by trying their best on the mat — and in the classroom.

@SeanNJ, I would think the meetings would primarily be about educating the public on the separation of church and state and opposing religious encroachment on the public / government arena, e.g. creationism / ID in the science classroom, ten commandments displays in government buildings, school sanctioned prayer or religious activities.

And to the folks that would rather take these «professors» over us real world folks, you're either very insecure about your own intelligence and can't think on your own, or you are a part of the very same classroom smart, real - world - dumb class.

If you want to get a sneak peek at what the Christian community will be talking about in 5 - 10 years, just spend some time on a Christian college campus.From evolution to religious pluralism to homosexuality, the issues that play out on the national scene often begin in classrooms, late - night dorm room discussions, and chapel services.

The modern university's emphasis on academic specialization and its skepticism about the possibility of discerning moral truth have deprived students of opportunities to pose and ponder life's biggest questions in the classroom.

The teacher's approach to such problems might start from three assumptions: (a) the teacher should be concerned with how science fits into the larger framework of life, and the student should raise questions about the meaning of what he studies and its relation to other fields; (b) controversial questions can be treated, not in a spirit of indoctrination, but with an emphasis on asking questions and helping students think through assumptions and implications; an effort should be made to present viewpoints other than one's own as fairly as possible, respecting the integrity of the student by avoiding undue imposition of the lecturer's beliefs; (c) presuppositions inevitably enter the classroom presentation of many subjects, so that a viewpoint frankly and explicitly recognized may be less dangerous than one which is hidden and assumed not to exist.

While religious perspectives have nothing to do with the technical content of a lecture, they are relevant to a number of aspects of the academic situation.1 Where appropriate to the objectives of the course and closely connected with the subject matter, some of the questions which we have raised about the effects of an invention on society or the ethical dilemmas faced by the scientist can legitimately be mentioned in the classroom.

I wonder how she would feel about seeing the cross in her son's classroom if this were the only place her son's were being fed a decent meal or only meal of the day and if they were being clothed by the generosity of the same establishment and so on.

Our recent discussions around here about the» Stepping on Jesus» exercise in some college classrooms reminded me of an occasion when the power of a symbol hit me hard and left a mark.

Last year I had tons of ideas on the blog about catering your classroom to the common core.

«This organization has given me an opportunity to not only get involved volunteering in my community, but also learn more about how to be a better leader, in my community, classroom and on the soccer field, which I am hoping to bring to the University of Colorado.»

«I ask our coaches to go in and visit with classroom teachers about the youngster's presence in the classroom — not just how he does on test scores, but his presence.

What Jackson's study suggests is that what is going on in those classrooms may not really be about students acquiring skills, at least not in the traditional sense.

What is most interesting to me about Turnaround for Children is that, unlike BAM, Turnaround's intervention involves not only the relationship toolbox but also the pedagogical toolbox: the actual teaching and learning that goes on in the classroom.

About an hour before I was scheduled to go on, I broke into an empty classroom, lied down on the floor, and tried to shake off the paralysis that had crept into my limbs.

Here you will find articles about information on the latest research about the long - term effects of concussion on an athlete's cognitive function, articles on whether the new state concussion safety laws are increasing concussion safety, advice on the academic accomodations concussed student - athletes often need when they return to the classroom, and about the latest in concussion research.

Our recent interview with NEA Secretary - Treasurer Princess Moss about the benefits of breakfast - in - the - classroom was hugely popular — you are all still sharing it on Twitter, so thank you!

Those sentiments are echoed in a similar piece about breakfast - in - the - classroom in Daranelle, Arkansas, which quotes Board of Education President Jerry Don Woods on his support of the program: «If we can't feed our kids, you can't expect them to learn.

Summit attendees will learn more about the grant in greater detail; in addition to assessments and action plans, there will be information on stakeholder engagement strategies and staff training for breakfast - in - the - classroom.

So, let's talk about materials though; I mean we don't have the set up, a classroom but what are some good things for families to have on hand or around the house when they're homeschooling.

Teachers are overworked like everyone else, but as one teacher at Emerson Elementary pointed out that breakfast - in - the - classroom time can be valuable — learning how to do hygiene, table manners, using breakfast time to talk about how to eat properly, how to carry on a conversation while eating, even something as simple as handwashing!

In our workshops, we utilize local habitats to learn about ecological principles, local habitats, and species identification and how to teach these lessons in the classroom through a hands - on, and inquiry driven approach.

For the most part, feedback from teachers cited concerns about rodents and bugs, too much going on [in the classroom], spills, and taking away from instruction time.

Learn more about how to apply for Fuel Up to Play 60 funds, and earn money to help you launch a breakfast - in - the - classroom pilot, a physical activity club, and more on the Fuel Up to Play 60 website, and in the Fuel Up to Play 60's 2014 - 15 Playbook.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to introduce themselves, talk about breakfast - in - the - classroom, and to mark your location on our «Where in the world are you serving breakfast?»

Polk County Public Schools have lot of great programming, including breakfast - in - the - classroom (Polk County received Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom grant back in SY 2012 - 13) and a «What's That Wednesday» program where students learn about new foods; additionally, Polk has implemented CEP at 109 sites which has had a positive impact on participation.

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We will ask them what works and what doesn't, learn their best practices for a successful breakfast - in - the - classroom program, and learn more about what students want on their school breakfast menus.

To foster independence and enthusiasm about learning, they set up activity areas throughout the classroom and encourage the children to follow their own interests and work on whatever projects interest them.

Finally, on a related note, thanks to my sister - in - law for alerting me to this recent story from the Dallas Observer about «Seed Preschool,» a mobile classroom teaching Dallas pre-schoolers about «the value of nature, sustainability and the innate magic of growing your own food.»

I've written a lot on this blog (and, really, I mean, a LOT — see the «Related Posts» below) about classroom birthday treats, soccer snacks and the many other ways in which kids are offered junk food by people other than their parents on a regular... [Continue reading]

Several 3.5 year olds are still working on it in my dtr's classroom, and no one is shamed about it.

Spending just an hour in the classroom once a month can give you a read on your child's feelings about school.

Last fall, during my (ultimately successful) petition campaign against a misleading McDonald's «nutrition education» video intended for classroom use, I also told you about another protest going on against the company's in - school marketing.

If you'd like to voice your objection to the bill, please consider signing this petition from Food Policy Action and this one launched on Change.org by a second grade teacher worried about the hungry kids in her classroom.

But the second thing is to start thinking about what's really going on in those classrooms.

In Paul Tough's first book, «Whatever It Takes: Geoffrey Canada's Quest to Change Harlem and America,» he focused on the Harlem Children's Zone, a 97 - block area where Canada set about overhauling the neighborhood with comprehensive social programs, such as after - school activities and parenting classes, that extended beyond the classroom and reshaped the childhood experience.

But on visiting each of the three classrooms, I brightened — seeing the joy and hope on the girls» faces as they talked about what they loved studying (e.g., Amharic, English, science, math), what they hoped to be (e.g., pilot, doctor, engineer, driver, teacher, community mentor for BiruhTesfa), and what the best / worst parts of their days are (unanimously, best = being at school, worst = work hours).

There's something about the classroom environment that certain teachers are creating that makes students feel more of a sense of belonging and motivation and the desire to take on challenges.

Volunteer in class Spending just one hour in the classroom once a month will give you a read on your child's feelings about school.

My son was talking to me this morning about what's going on in his classroom.

Whether they are in the classroom taking a nap or out and about on a class adventure, little ones are sure to benefit from the safe and user - friendly designs of our models.

A high school athlete complains to her parents, coach or athletic trainer about chronic fatigue, headaches, poor performance on the field and lack of focus in the classroom.

This includes learning to use many more hands - on materials and activities (that are not practical in a large classroom with many children and only one adult), checking the regulations in your area, finding out about home school groups, places to visit for your field trips, etc..

If you're following the Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom on Facebook you may have seen us share some recent media coverage about some of our breakfast - in - the - classroom grant recipients; in Kansas, in Arizona, and in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Here I told you about the USDA's «finishing touches» on four sets of school nutrition rules promulgated under the HHFKA, including a provision that for the first time requires districts to set a nutritional standard for classroom food.