Sentences with phrase «as academic demands»

Language and vocabulary problems can cause comprehension difficulties that can become more severe over time as academic demands increase.

«We're increasingly recognizing the importance of physical activity for children even as the academic demands placed on them are cutting into the traditional programs of recess and physical education,» said Gerd Bobe, an assistant professor in the OSU College of Agricultural Sciences, an expert in public health nutrition and behavior, and principal investigator with the Linus Pauling Institute.

Not exact matches

The question is hardly academic in my business; publications are scratching their heads as to how many readers will be using devices to access publications in the future, and how much resources they should devote to meet that demand.

Guiding Principles Religious and theological studies depend on and reinforce each other; A principled approach to religious values and faith demands the intellectual rigor and openness of quality academic work; A well - educated student of religion must have a deep and broad understanding of more than a single religious tradition; Studying religion requires that one understand one's own historical context as well as that of those whom one studies; An exemplary scholarly and teaching community requires respect for and critical engagement with difference and diversity of all kinds.

At a school with absurdly rigorous academic demands (both in terms of admissions standards and classwork), his recruiting opportunities are limited, but he has figured out ways to recruit as well as possible.

As he developed the discipline that boxing demands — and took the academic classes required of all participants — relatives marveled that his anger gradually drained away.

But it is all a reality, as widening student interests and the stern demands of modern academics signify the passing of a frenzied football era at Ohio State

In addition to demanding academic, work and social schedules, our college student leaders dedicate on average 10 - 15 hours / week to Camp Kesem as they commit to a year - long position managing every aspect of their camp including:

Children with learning challenges, attention problems, academic weaknesses, constant agitation, irritability or defiance have behaviors that place greater demands on you as the coaching and teaching parent.

«Cognitive activities such as watching television, listening to music, using the computer, text messaging, playing video games, concentrating in the classroom, and completing academic assignments can place additional neurometabolic demand on the brain because they all require mental exertion.

How do academic researchers and activists in Spain, such as Eva Botella - Ordinas, David Cassasas, José Luis Martí, Daniel Raventós and Julie Wark, see the relevance of republicanism now, after the crash, and with the demand for independence in Catalonia growing?

As charter school proponents go to Albany this week to plead their case, let's examine the realities behind their claims of stretched resources, unique student demand and stellar academic results.

The row over the student figures came as Dr Eva Johanna Holmberg, a Finnish academic working in Britain, received a letter from the Home Office demanding she leave the country immediately.

«Phase One of the initiative created more student internships than ever before and new academic programs were created in high - demand areas such as emerging technologies, cyber security and healthcare.

As dual - career academics, my spouse and I have a mutual understanding of the demands of our positions, so it's also easy to bring work home.

... Without the defined academic productivity and rank requirements of the TTT type (e.g., «publish or perish»), clinician — educator faculty who face ever - increasing clinical demands may put less emphasis on producing measurable academic products, such as publications in peer - reviewed journals or grant - funded research.»

«The CET type offers both men and women the opportunity to contribute as academic faculty without the demanding timetable for research and publication that is typically associated with TTT appointments,» the authors write.

Catch phrases — many of academic origin (supply and demand, economies of scale, stimulus and response, IQ, schizophrenic, identity crisis, reinforcement, social skills, computer model, the selfish gene, and so on ad infinitum)-- are accepted uncritically by most literate people as representing eternal realities.

The report provides two complementary recommendations (neither of which is a small feat) so that, perhaps, the demand for stable academic jobs and the supply of these employment opportunities can meet in the middle: Trainees» career expectations should be recalibrated, and the system as a whole should be restructured.

Genuinely acknowledging and rewarding these other key impact factors, such as societal engagement, teaching excellence, and input and deliberation at key meetings and conference participation could go a long way toward balancing the demands of academic output to publish alone, thus lessening the pressure to spend endless weekends and vacation time writing for quantity rather than quality.

This seminar, intended for students from all academic majors, will examine the evolution of energy supply, energy demand and the global energy system as a whole, from the rise of photosynthesis to the development of agriculture, the Industrial revolution, and the modern, carbon - constrained world.

I've seen how stressed kids can be as they deal with peer pressure, family changes and traumas, academic demands, and just trying to handle personal issues of growing up.

On average, today's teachers are older and hence their preparation for teaching occurred when academic achievement was not recognized as the primary purpose of schooling; their professional experience was in institutions that did not demand academic performance from them or their students.

Years of research show that it's closely linked to almost everything that we as a nation say we want for our children and demand from our schools: academic achievement, social and emotional development, civic engagement, and equitable opportunity.

The success of the Massachusetts approach has important implications, especially as states roll out the new Common Core standards academic goals for what students should be able to do in reading and math at each grade level to ensure high school students graduate ready for the demands of higher education and the 21st century workforce.

As Rothstein puts it, we must resist the «dangerous myth» that «all children, regardless of academic background, can achieve to the same high standards if only schools demand it.»

Gamification and the focus on fostering practical business skills are a growing market demand and a powerful trend in corporate training as well as academic environment.

In our increasingly global market, it is imperative that American students face the same requirement of demonstrated mastery of core academic material as their peers in other highly developed economies, and that they are prepared for analytically demanding and information - intensive 21st century careers.

Back in 1996, Callaghan organized 70 Spanish - speaking immigrant parents, who boycotted the Ninth Street Elementary School — calling for an end to failed bilingual - education methods and instead demanding that the school system teach the children of immigrant garment workers academic English as soon as possible.

The demand for charters in rural communities is limited, because rural Americans regard their district - operated schools as valuable institutions for reasons that go beyond their academic worth.

Above all, we need a new policy regime that gives teachers and schools ample incentive to press for academic growth in all their students, just as we need a culture that embraces excellence as well as equity and demands that its education system raise the ceiling on achievement even as it also lifts the floor.

Giving kids the experience of a learning community, as well as the skills to create one, sets them up well for the future demands of college and career, and helps them develop the academic mindsets they need to succeed.

This year's report also focuses on early - childhood education as its special theme, examining how new academic demands and accountability pressures are altering the learning environment for young children and the educators serving them.

Demand for educational products and services in China has taken off, as the country's economy has continued to strengthen and evolve and its schools and families have demanded new academic products and services.

As the program was implemented, some students unaccustomed to the increased demands of the rigorous academic coursework and new instructional strategies began to enlist their parents in their fight against a program that they believed was too demanding.

«School leadership is as demanding a profession as any business or public sector job, especially in an era of rising public expectations and greater accountability for results,» said Robert Schwartz, academic dean at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and chair of the Executive Leadership Program steering committee.

Demands for reform over the last decade have led to an increased emphasis on the core academic areas of mathematics and reading, which are seen as essential to raising the overall quality of education.

These outcomes suggest that we, as a nation, are turning our backs on the demands of business leaders and other reform advocates to make core academics a national priority.

As the Eliot has grown — from 150 students in 2007 to over 550 students today — the school has remained in extremely high demand due to its rigorous academics and outstanding staff.

The demands now placed on parents to evaluate and select educational options for their children, to act as advocates for their children, and to support increasingly demanding academic standards have never been greater.

The British OIB makes academic and linguistic demands to an equal level in English and French with the intention of making students «bicultural» as well as bilingual.

We do need to demand high academic standards from as many lessons as possible, and I think it's the kind of core academic skills in literacy and numeracy, which actually are the truly vocational qualifications.

Kansans are demanding higher standards in academic skills, as well as employability and citizenship skills, and the need to move away from a «one - size - fits - all» system that relies exclusively on state assessments from No Child Left Behind.

Schools Minister Nick Gibb said: «This is a stressful day for families as they wait to hear which school their child will attend, because the sad fact is there are not enough good schools delivering the academic standards demanded by parents.»

Each year, more parents demand the public charter school option as they learn that charter schools are getting academic results.

«By incorporating high academic standards and clear expectations with plans for greater student engagement and achievement, Alabama stands ready to meet the rigorous demands of preparing students for the work force and for their roles as citizens in our democratic system.

As much as we may want to make our own retreat for rest and recuperation, the demands of school leadership require us to insure that summer programing is functional, issues from the previous year are resolved and the school is prepared for the upcoming academic yeaAs much as we may want to make our own retreat for rest and recuperation, the demands of school leadership require us to insure that summer programing is functional, issues from the previous year are resolved and the school is prepared for the upcoming academic yeaas we may want to make our own retreat for rest and recuperation, the demands of school leadership require us to insure that summer programing is functional, issues from the previous year are resolved and the school is prepared for the upcoming academic year.

So - called «no excuses» K - 12 charter programs create a high - intensity, demanding, all - encompassing atmosphere designed to work a comprehensive improvement in poor students» academic outcomes, as well as their outlook, habits, and behavior.

Look at parental demand for the schools as well as the new core district rankings — which include a range of academic and cultural measures.

As a comprehensive academic model, the roadmap is built around five elements of education - a culture of high expectations, demanding curriculum, engaging instruction, rigorous assessment, and shared leadership.