Sentences with phrase «as cultural awareness»

The conference also heard concerns about a lack of clarity around concepts such as cultural awareness and cultural safety, which are often used interchangeably despite being quite different.

We sure have a lot of work to do as far as cultural awareness goes!

Not exact matches

Iovine went on to criticize Sony and Bose as being out of touch with pop culture, and was clearly glad for the increased brand exposure resulting from his competitors» lack of cultural awareness.

With Gandhi formulating the political ethic of satyagraha as an application of Jesus» Sermon on the Mount and Tagore interpreting the Cross as the symbol of God's identification with suffering humanity, there was also the growing awareness that not only western humanism but also the religion of Christianity would get creativity and stability only by planting them in the Indian cultural soil and allowing it to put down roots in it.

From the 16th century when Francis Xavier decided to cast his lot with the East against his own Western culture, to the 19th century when Christaller singlehandedly promoted Akan culture, to the 20th when Frank Laubach inveighed against the encroachments of American power in the Philippines, missionaries in the field have helped to promote indigenous self - awareness as a counterforce to Western cultural importation.

She evokes his delight in «the world» together with his vivid sense of its brokenness; his dedication to the life of the mind along with his awareness of the limits of reason; his ease amidst cultural pluralism and multiple interpretations; his understanding of choice as always constitutive and often tragic; his struggles with temptation and doubt.

Whether Jesus Christ's divine - human unity is the sole member of its class, as evangelical Christians would typically claim (John 1.14, I Timothy 2.5), or a paradigmatic member of a class with multiple members, this unity can be construed as an example of a systemic change of the God - world relationship happening once in the history of humanity globally, 5 and entering our cultural / religious awareness through Christ with the power and appeal described above.

All this was only augmented by the growing awareness in psychology, cultural anthropology, and existentialism of the basic historicity of the self so that one no longer assumed that the historical and relative could be readily removed as merely a surface defect on an essentially natural or changelessly rational selfhood.

Cultural diversity has also been a challenge as the awareness and knowledge on food waste can vary between markets.

The Master Baristas at Le Méridien San Francisco leads all coffee - related initiatives and standards at the hotel and serve as a coffee cultural ambassador, maintaining knowledge of current coffee trends while raising the local community's awareness of coffee.

A great book to help kids feel empower about their own name as well as excellent tool to teach them about cultural awareness and individuality.

The Coalition has created new human rights resources for science and engineering associations, tools for human rights organizations that seek to incorporate science and technology in their work, increased awareness of the opportunities for scientists and engineers to contribute to human rights, and advanced international discussions regarding the significance of the right to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress and its applications, as guaranteed in Article 15 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

Sexuality and Fertility Awareness (FA) education as part of «body literacy» is a core area of Tathapi's work, involving not only bodily experience of the reproductive system but also the socio - cultural and political experience of women's health.

More than a prescription, this collective body of research raises awareness around the power of inherited epigenetic adaptation as a concert of our environment, physiology, and cultural practice.

But as the team comes together and lessons are learned, the film is content to keep the cultural issues broadly drawn, toeing an awkward line between awareness and pandering.

Your gift directly impacts programs such as Film Forward, Sundance Kids and Utah Community Student Programs that use the power of cinema to promote broader cultural understanding, inspire curiosity, and enhance awareness of shared stories and values across generations, religions, ethnicities and borders.

Ideas of representation and cultural awareness are central to the concept of windows and mirrors, but critical reflection and thoughtful action are central to the idea of literature as a sliding glass door, a concept similar to windows in that both present different experiences, but sliding glass doors also can represent a change in perspective about the possibilities in the real world that a particular text helps the reader to consider.

To promote multicultural awareness, student organizations on campus such as the Young Black Scholars, Young Latino Scholars, and the Young Asian Scholars put on cultural programs for the school.

Various literatures show that lack of awareness and understanding of education, conflict, cultural ethos, social customs, poverty and poor economic conditions, the gap between the home and the school etc. are the some of the factors which stand as obstacles in their path of attaining education.

As their personal lives changed, their interest in and conversations about what initially connected them — cultural awareness, cultural empathy, and academic intelligence — did not.

As one of the organizations backing bilingual education, for example, the New York State Association for Bilingual Education maintains it is important to foster «the awareness and appreciation of biculturalism and bilingualism as an integral part of cultural pluralism in our society.&raquAs one of the organizations backing bilingual education, for example, the New York State Association for Bilingual Education maintains it is important to foster «the awareness and appreciation of biculturalism and bilingualism as an integral part of cultural pluralism in our society.&raquas an integral part of cultural pluralism in our society.»

Youth programs such as Model United Nations programs, debates, fellowships, cultural exchange programs, trainings and the use of technology — social media are very effective ways of creating awareness on global education.

But just as the Bay State was pursuing clearly articulated academic goals, Connecticut chose a curriculum that put soft skills (such as cultural competence and global awareness) on a par with academic content.

A central goal of the Colorado Achievement Plan for Kids (CAP4K) is to support the needs of the whole child, which includes social and emotional competencies such as 21st century skills, critical - thinking, problem - solving, communication, collaboration, social and cultural awareness, initiative, self - direction, and character.

WHEREAS, in a multilingual multicultural society, language is one of the most obvious cultural characteristics of its people, and WHEREAS, it is understood that foundational elements of education in U.S. society are the awareness and appreciation of bilingualism, biliteracy and multiculturalism as integral components of cultural pluralism in this society, THEREFORE, we who are advocates of bilingual education and are interested in the promotion, progress and the implementation of effective programs, unite to bring our efforts into one multilingual, multicultural professional organization.

While cultural events such as international food night are important in raising awareness of the global community, their isolation from the daily instructional time leads to missing opportunities to look deeper into other's values and beliefs, and how these shape each of our worlds.

It was completed as part of a contract with the VET Development Centre in East Melbourne to complete an evaluation of their Indigenous Cultural Awareness Programs.

As I mentioned in my last blog on this topic, I've made use of the My Cultural Awareness Profile (myCAP ©) Suite of Resources from NAFSA: Association of International Educators to help address this need.

For all that schools continue expanding Euro - awareness of the value of indigenous culture and the culture of people of color; for the cultural expansion towards equitable roles between women and men; for the upsurging awareness of the equal rights of GBLTQQ folks; we're missing a key element in these conversations, and that's the cultural shoehorn known as children and youth.

Designed to promote the development of cultural and global awareness of preservice educators through a variety of methods, these resources can be used to support students who are fortunate enough to study abroad as well as those who are place - bound.

Pamela approaches each class with the clear intention of teaching the French language while guiding her students to develop their own creativity, confidence and cultural awareness as pathways to overall student success.

As detailed in P21's Framework for 21st Century Learning, these skills include digital, media, and information literacy to evaluate content and use technology effectively; life and career competencies such as flexibility, time and project management, and self - direction; cultural awareness; leadership; and responsibilitAs detailed in P21's Framework for 21st Century Learning, these skills include digital, media, and information literacy to evaluate content and use technology effectively; life and career competencies such as flexibility, time and project management, and self - direction; cultural awareness; leadership; and responsibilitas flexibility, time and project management, and self - direction; cultural awareness; leadership; and responsibility.

Language development and cultural awareness are reinforced as students talk about art and music through observations, personal connections, and historical and cultural contexts.

Second, the participants» teacher education programs were infused with cultural awareness of difference from the introductory crosscultural studies course they would take their first semester through their last English as a second language course they took just before participating in the simulation.

Literacy and numeracy figure prominently as domains as do Digital literacy, Learning to Learn, Social and Civic Competences, Initiative and Entrepreneurship and Cultural Awareness and Expression.

Additionally, service learning programs and cultural immersion experiences in international settings such as Guyana, Haiti and Kenya will enhance students» sensitivity to diversity and difference, promote learning and sharing of cross-cultural experiences, enhance students» competence in building therapeutic relationships with diverse populations, increase students» awareness of ethics and standards appropriate to professional practice with culturally diverse populations, and expand students» global perspectives of psychological theories and their application to culturally diverse groups.

As an educator for the last 15 years I have developed a strong interest for bilingual education, environmental awareness, children's rights and cultural diversity.

A Freirian form of critical awareness was evidenced in student journals as they reflected upon diverse classrooms where students» various cultural styles and intellects translated into the need for different methods of instruction, communication, interaction, and self - presentation.

There's a wide range of question styles that test students» knowledge of the language, as well as helping raise cultural awareness of Spain and other Spanish - speaking countries.

As such, we hope you'll join us in fostering an environment that enhances awareness, aids in innovation, contributes to personal development, and promotes increased cultural understanding.

Tezuka Productions — the Japanese production studio founded by the Father of Manga, Osamu Tezuka, and brought to the anime and manga fandom famous works that stirred controversial, political and cultural awareness to the masses since the 50's, for such titles as Astro Boy, Unico, Budda, Blackjack, etc. — specifically appointed the Digital Manga Guild to localize their library to English, and then eventually to other languages.

As we celebrate women's social, economic, cultural, and political achievements this International Women's Day, the Indexed Annuity Leadership Council (IALC) wants to raise awareness that when it comes to savings, the gender savings gap is still huge.

Important information on Cultural Awareness Please note: When visiting villages, as a mark of respect hats are not to be worn in the village, as it is customary that only the Chief of the village is allowed to wear a hat.

«To sustainably conserve and manage a unique park as part of the natural and cultural heritage of Aruba for the benefit of today's and future generations, educating and creating environmental awareness amongst citizens and guests.»

We wish to bring awareness of this beautiful area of Bali by bringing small groups of tourists to the area with as little environmental and cultural impact as possible.

Often perceived as humorous, whimsical or playful, the works poetically allude toward confrontations with mortality, timelessness and cultural awareness through slick pop - art...

As Rosenthal notes, Mitchell «evolved the New York School style by adding finesse to its gritty character and cultural awareness to its American outlook.»

As awareness of the cultural, economic, and artistic contributions art spaces make within local and regional areas rises, coupled with drastic reductions in public funding over the past several years; a second wave of «alternative art spaces» has emerged.

We aim to advance social and cultural awareness of contemporary art, while enhancing the public experience, offering the opportunity to interact with artists as well as some of the most compelling art of our time.

Craft, technique, and awareness of the history of materials are very much in evidence in Simone Leigh's work, which takes up subjects cast as inherently abject by the cultural mainstream for the fact of their unapologetic Blackness, but appeals on a technical and material level to curators and audiences who might otherwise marginalize the work and its message.