Sentences with phrase «as members of the learning community»

In such classrooms, students feel safe, included, and valued as members of a learning community.

I share my experiences — and not as exemplars: I write as a member of the learning community who is not afraid to sound stupid, fail, and be bettered.

Reflection can provide all of us — as individuals and as members of a learning community — with clarity about our decisions and our circumstances.

If you were a student learning at your own pace through an entire academic year (the «long race»), how would this affect your experience as members of a learning community?

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In many indigenous cultures I have learned about, community members who want more resources than they can personally use are viewed as suffering from some kind of mental illness.

Name: Kelly Blackett Title: Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Communications Areas of responsibility: Human resources, learning and development, corporate communications Years with CWB Financial Group: 3 Career history: 17 years with General Electric in Canada holding a series of progressively responsible human resources leadership roles at GE Capital and GE Corporate, supporting businesses within Canada as well as globally Education: Bachelor of Commerce with Distinction from the University of Alberta Community involvement: Sits on the Board of Trustees for the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation, member of the MacEwan Business School Advisory Board, and past mentor with MORE, a program providing cross-business mentorship to female leaders in Edmonton's business Community involvement: Sits on the Board of Trustees for the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation, member of the MacEwan Business School Advisory Board, and past mentor with MORE, a program providing cross-business mentorship to female leaders in Edmonton's business communitycommunity

It is not likely that Christians in families can live together in Christ if family members have not participated in and learned the meaning of repentance and forgiveness through their life as members of a Christian community.

That said, the reason many Old Catholic and Independent Catholic denominations have avoided the pedophilia scandals has more to do with the form of governance (synod - based decision making, laity inclusive or laity directed), recognition that clergy are mere humans with a special calling and ministry (as opposed to «always to be obeyed» representatives of the «monarchy» / Vatican and king / Pope), clergy are often members of the community at large (married or not, they have homes, careers, and lives outside a rectory), and the fact that clergy have not been brought up in seminary / parochial schools as young boys where they learned how to be abusers because they were abused themselves, but in homes.

To be sure, not cheating on a test is a minimum, but it is a good minimum to remind us of what we are about as a community of learning in which members care for one another.

As members of the Athletics community, we want to support each of you and assure you that the University will maintain a safe learning and working environment for us all.

But, as API Resource Advisory Council member Lisa Reagan — Executive Editor of Kindred Media and Community and cofounder of Families for Conscious Living — explains in this API interview, we are never done growing and learning.

To put this in everyday terms, parents treat their children as they would a new coworker or employee, a new member of their church or community club, or their friends and adult family members — they would come from a place of great compassion, forgiveness, and patience as the child is learning about their place in the world.

The cafe was actually a comfortable lounge at Naperville's Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, and the sisters were among the roles assigned to five members of a Naperville Park District class learning how to find work as movie and television extras.

Community - based parent support programs are based on the belief that when parents receive parenting support as well as other supports and resources, they are more likely to feel better about themselves and their parenting abilities, and in turn interact with their children in responsive and supportive ways enhancing the development of their children.3 Bronfenbrenner, 16 Cochran, 17 and others18, 19 have noted that parenting knowledge and skills are learned and strengthened by the kinds of help and assistance provided by informal and formal social support network members.

The Leadership Council as follows: Adrienne Adams (Queens Community Board 12); Rhonda Binda (Jamaica Center BID); Brian Browne (St. John's University); Ricardi Calixte (Queens Economic Development Corporation); Tonya Cantlo - Cockfield (Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning); Clive Dawkins (Property Owner); Kevin J. Forrestal (Queens Community Board 8); Deepmalya Gosh (The Child Center of New York); Glenn Greenidge (Sutphin Boulevard Business Improvement District); Michael Griffith (New York City Department of Transportation) Tyrel Hankerson (Resident); Ian Harris (Community Board 12); Howard Hecht (Community Member); Cathy Hung (Jamaica Center for Arts ad Learning / Jamaica Performing Arts Center); Derek Irby (165th Street Mall Improvement Association); Bilal Karriem (Queens Community Board 12); Malikka Karteron (Resident); Philippa Karteron (Resident); Michele Keller (Queens Community Board 12); Tameka Pierre - Louis (Civic Leader); Justin Rogers (Greater Jamaica Development Corporation); Pierina Ana Sanchez (Regional Plan Association); Aaron Schwartz (Commercial Property Owner); Earl Simons (York College); Nakita Vanstory (LaGuardia Community College - Justice Community Program); Bernard Warren (Jamaica YMCA); Richard Werber (King Manor Museum); Jonathan White (Community Member); Montgomery Wilkinson (Resident); Nadezhda Williams (Community Based Organization) and Tajuana Hamm (Designee for NYS Senator James Sanders, Jr.).

With HD video tutorials, custom trainer tips for each exercise, nutrition guides and a global community of over 100,000 people worldwide, Fitplan helps its members not only achieve their fitness goals but also build and learn the foundations and fundamentals for creating a long lasting healthy lifestyle.Fitplan currently offers more than 35 full workouts ranging from 3 to 12 weeks — as well as over 45 single day workouts — for both at home and in the gym and is available in Spanish and English on both iOS and Android.

As a member of a vibrant and recovering community, as a teacher of gentle and restorative yoga, as a student and soon to be master gardener, the knowledge and application of ayurvedic principals could enable me to grow and teach others to grow our own food; to amend our flooded and sewage damaged soil for growing edible foods; to learn and teach others to eat seasonable foods that will sustain not only our bodies, but provide for otherAs a member of a vibrant and recovering community, as a teacher of gentle and restorative yoga, as a student and soon to be master gardener, the knowledge and application of ayurvedic principals could enable me to grow and teach others to grow our own food; to amend our flooded and sewage damaged soil for growing edible foods; to learn and teach others to eat seasonable foods that will sustain not only our bodies, but provide for otheras a teacher of gentle and restorative yoga, as a student and soon to be master gardener, the knowledge and application of ayurvedic principals could enable me to grow and teach others to grow our own food; to amend our flooded and sewage damaged soil for growing edible foods; to learn and teach others to eat seasonable foods that will sustain not only our bodies, but provide for otheras a student and soon to be master gardener, the knowledge and application of ayurvedic principals could enable me to grow and teach others to grow our own food; to amend our flooded and sewage damaged soil for growing edible foods; to learn and teach others to eat seasonable foods that will sustain not only our bodies, but provide for others.

Evidence is growing that students do better not only socially but also academically when they feel safe and regarded as important members of a learning community.

Through student - centered learning, differentiated instruction, and connecting the classroom to the world, Dewey proposed that students should assume an active role in their learning process so as to develop the skills for becoming successful members of their communities.

But MNPS expects this to be a more robust experience as they train under a school's highest - performing educators, participating fully as members of the core instructional staff in planning, professional learning communities, and teaching.

In this model, according to the trust administrators, «student work focuses on community needs and interests, and community members serve as resources and partners in every aspect of teaching and learning.»

the promotion of cooperative learning, a better attitude toward oneself as a learner and as a meaningful member of a community.

«From being actively involved, we've been able to learn from other members as well as bring our own experiences to the table and this has created a really strong sense of community and collaboration which I'm proud to be a part of as a Council member.»

It shows them that they're a valued member of the team, working as a part of a professional learning community where their continued professional improvement is a prerogative.

It shows them that they're valued members of the team, working as a part of a professional learning community where their continued professional improvement is a priority.

See how Hood River connects to community members as a part of place - based learning, and learn how this school has turned itself into a community hub.

I'm grateful, personally and professionally, to each and every member of the Yu Ying community for their devotion to all of our Yu Ying students, and for their unwavering support as we've grown, changed, and learned — together.

Timesha Cohen, a member of our learning community and teacher from Propel McKeesport Public Charter School, has talked about the impact of her participation as positively affecting herself and her students: «My students are able to make connections between what they know and what they need to know, as well as draw conclusions based on patterns they may notice in both math and science.

Therefore, each edfirm and each learning center could serve as a community learning hub that functions as a learning destination for all members of its community.

Pertinent topics for such discussions would include the value of partnering with parents and community members in schoolimprovement efforts, parents as vital partners in the learning process, the importance of shared leadership, and the critical role that the community plays in every child «s life.

We look forward to working with our members to help shape the Chartered College as we grow, providing evidence - based professional learning opportunities for communities of teachers.»

The result is a student - centered learning experience, where students are actively invested in their learning and feel challenged to pursue their interests by a supportive community of educators, professionals, and family members who truly get to know them as individuals.

The TAGOS learning environment builds relationships in order to motivate students to grow academically and relationally so they can succeed as mindful members of their community.

Just as all community members share a larger duty for the security and prosperity of the neighborhood in which a school resides, families, businesses, and communities play roles in providing a safe, healthy, and welcoming learning environment.

During her 14 years as a principal in the Dallas Independent School District, she developed a reputation for consistently and effectively integrating the efforts of students, parents, teachers, and community members to achieve solid academic gains while providing safe and nurturing learning environments.

One of the great privileges of my role as coach for the MA Personalized Learning Network (MA PLN) at CCE is being privy to the inner workings of educators, community members, and school leaders throughout the school design process.

In addition to these financial benefits, AmeriCorps members receive special training that prepares them to incorporate service learning and volunteerism into their teaching, including opportunities to participate in special activities such as AmeriCorps Week and the Martin Luther King Day of Service in their local communities.

Research shows that professional learning communities (PLCs) provide the best environment for powerful professional development and that the best professional development builds staff capacity to function as members of a high - performing PLC..

Research gives some insights into this question, showing that learning mindsets are a result of complex interactions between the individual and their experiences in school, home, and community environments.11 As early as age 6, children begin receiving messages about their abilities from family members, peers, and adultAs early as age 6, children begin receiving messages about their abilities from family members, peers, and adultas age 6, children begin receiving messages about their abilities from family members, peers, and adults.

«Perhaps the most difficult role that we as community members have is to build trust that allows for difficult conversations about poverty, race, and different ways of learning.»

These goals serve as the primary tenants for advancing the high school renewal work to: 1) establish system coherence by aligning central office and site programs, and accelerating student learning by leveraging and expanding knowledge and skills among staff, parents, and community members; 2) improve the quality of instructional leadership by providing ongoing professional development for school leaders; 3) improve the quality of teaching throughout the district through embedded professional development; 4) increase student engagement in the learning process by personalizing learning environments to build on student interests; 5) increase community involvement in schools by giving principals ownership of the change process, expanding student voice, and bringing parents and students into the school renewal process.

At Unity Charter School, we understand the importance of social and emotional learning for the student's wellbeing and as an important factor in contributing to a student's confidence and success as a learner and as an active member of the school community.

While the formal or informal leadership roles of teachers may vary in different schools and districts, teacher leadership is broadly defined in the 2011 Teacher Leader Model Standards as «the process by which teachers, individually or collectively, influence their colleagues, principals, and other members of the school community to improve teaching and learning practices with the aim of increased student learning and achievement.»

Because it was important for me, personally and as a New York Geographic Alliance member, to see geography and community - based learning included in social studies education, I felt that it was critical to implement these ways of learning in the social studies methods class.

As part of focusing deeply on student needs, MAISD has assigned a staff member to provide community outreach, coordinate efforts between community agencies, and provide training around trauma and the effects trauma can have on student learning.

• learners construct meaning; • learners see the connection between what they learn and the real world; • learners are actively engaged in purposeful tasks; • activities are integrated and meaningful; • learners work individually and as members of a group; • learners are expected and encouraged to learn; • learners internalize that what they learn and do in school makes a positive change in the community; • learners are supported by passionate, engaged coaches, mentors, and advocates; • all learners have advanced learning opportunities; and • learners see themselves as part of the community and find ways to serve the community.

As a member of the El Monte City School District learning community we are committed to developing the full potential of our children and families.

The civic engagement programs are also needed to develop responsible and competent citizens that are knowledgeable about the principles and practices of democracy, provide students with opportunities to apply formal civic learning in the classroom to community service projects, and equip the students with skills to participate responsibly as engaged members of their communities.

Over a two - year process, this professional development and leadership training program provides direct, hands - on inquiry - based research, learning, and writing, under the guidance of experienced mentors as well as leadership development through designing and delivering training / presentations for peers, administrators, parents, and community members.

He designs and researches learning environments to assist children in developing their sense of purpose as individuals, as members of their communities, and as knowledgeable citizens of the world.