«People in these countries agreed on the purpose of school: School existed to help students master
complex academic material.
Not exact matches
With our culture and our nation's emphasis on high
academic achievement, the perception that in order to get into college kids need straight As and perfect test scores, increased course work and more
complex curricula, teachers are feeling the pressure to cover more
material, and to prepare kids for the next grade.
Now in its 14th year, the PZC, offered in collaboration with HGSE's Project Zero and Programs in Professional Education, is an intensive summer institute designed to help pre-K-12 educators create classrooms, instructional
materials, and out - of - school learning environments that address a range of learning styles and promote a culture of deep thinking to build
complex knowledge in the arts and other
academic areas.
This article examines the contemporary role of teaching artists, affirming the arts as methods of investigating
complex academic / psychosocial
material and engaging in rich cultural and ever evolving explorations.
• Hands - on experience in providing assistance with individualized instruction through well - placed instructional strategies • Skilled in effectively applying methods for enhancing students» working knowledge of core concepts • Excellent skills in recognizing, describing and reporting student behavior and
academic progress • Unmatched ability to impart instruction at the student's level of comprehension • Proficient in using a variety of technological tools to communicate with students and provide them with information on
complex topics • Adept at recognizing patterns of human development and benchmarks that are typically achieved at different ages • Demonstrated expertise in designing and using age - appropriate
materials for instructional enforcement • Documented success in establishing positive relationships with students to promote student self - esteem • Proven ability to mediate student conflicts and handle behavior management duties • Qualified to use appropriate strategies and techniques to provide dedicated instructional support • Able to effectively conduct small group and individualized instruction as part of the class instruction program • Special talent for assisting teachers with planning and organizing instructional activities and developing classroom procedures • Track record of demonstrating awareness of and respect for diversity amongst students • Proven record of applying disciplinary directives in an impartial and consistent manner