«The 2030 Agenda recognizes the power of new technologies to accelerate human progress, to bridge the digital divide, to
develop knowledge societies — we must do everything to support States in reaching these goals, especially developing States,» said UNESCO Director - General, Irina Bokova.
Not exact matches
A God whose purpose it is to
develop a
society of free persons must forego some
knowledge [foreknowledge] and some power if he is to attain his purpose.
There are references to waldorf schools, Steiner schools, and these topics: school, spirituality,
developing, waldorf, working, steiner schools, german, schools waldorf, times, waldorf school, steiner german, books, teachers,
societies, world, steiner work,
knowledge.
• In
developing countries, in particular, researchers were also motivated by a desire to give back to their country or contribute to the advancement of
knowledge and
society.
For the research team, one of the most rewarding aspects of carrying out their work has been seeing it rolled out in to practice and improving the quality of life for people with MS.. The UK MS
Society has
developed the research into one - day training courses for health professionals, who are then able to apply their new
knowledge to support people with MS in their local areas.
In the modern «
knowledge - based»
society that Europe aspires to be, it is rather difficult to survive and
develop a successful scientific career if you are stuck with only the «hyperspecialised» skills that typically result from a standard doctoral education.
The School of Engineering's mission is to educate engineers committed to the innovative and ethical application of science and technology in addressing the most pressing societal needs, to
develop and nurture twenty - first century leadership qualities in its students, faculty, and alumni, and to create and disseminate transformational new
knowledge and technologies that further the well - being and sustainability of
society in such cross-cutting areas as human health, environmental sustainability, alternative energy, and the human - technology interface.
Harvard's Center for Research on Computation and
Society (CRCS) brings computer scientists together with a broad range of scholars from other fields to
develop new computer science theory and technology in the public interest, informed by a deep
knowledge of the societal issues at stake.
Within the fields of microbiology and immunology, neurologic diseases, neuropharmacology, behavioral, cognitive and developmental neuroscience, and psychiatric disorders, the center's research programs are seeking ways to:
develop vaccines for infectious and noninfectious diseases; understand the basic neurobiology and genetics of social behavior and
develop new treatment strategies for improving social functioning in social disorders such as autism; interpret brain activity through imaging; increase understanding of progressive illnesses such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases; unlock the secrets of memory; treat drug addiction; determine how the interaction between genetics and
society shape who we are; and advance
knowledge about the evolutionary links between biology and behavior.
As an advisory body to the Vice President for Research, the University Research Council (URC) is charged to recommend initiatives and mechanisms to
develop, promote and administer a dynamic and innovative research environment at MUSC with the goal of nurturing discovery and
knowledge application for the benefit of
society.
The
Society believes that research involving the transfer of a human nucleus into an animal egg will lead to important new
knowledge about cell nuclear replacement (CNR) technology and, if it were to prove possible to produce embryonic stem cells by this route, would increase understanding of how to programme these cells to
develop into different tissue types.
The Ministers of Higher Education and heads of delegation of the countries, institutions and organisations participating in the Second Bologna Policy Forum in Vienna, 12 March 2010, held a dialogue on systemic and institutional changes in higher education in the
developing global
knowledge society.
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Given the rapidly
developing online market for NPS, the University of Hertfordshire is keen to increase
knowledge and understanding about the nature and the effects of NPS worldwide, as well as promote innovative strategies to prevent the diffusion of NPS in
society.
For starters, I appreciate that PISA uses the same definition of «reading literacy» (understanding, using, reflecting on and engaging with written texts in order to achieve one's goals,
develop one's
knowledge and potential, and participate in
society) for both print and digital reading.
Often, but not always, civil
society organizations also
develop deep
knowledge of the community and can help ensure that new efforts are informed by history and local context.
Therefore, and to respond to these new demands of the so - called «
knowledge society», we must
develop new skills as the White Paper notes the Degree in Education and Social Education (White Paper).
Curriculum references: Citizenship Main Aims:
Develop a sound
knowledge and understanding of the role of law and the justice system in our
society and how laws are shaped and enforced.
High quality residential programmes
develop: • confidence, optimism and a «can do» spirit • the ability to make decisions in the face of complex and daunting challenges • motivation and hence be more successful learners • positive attitude toward problem solving; • resilience, tenacity and determination • adaptability • understanding of risk, risk assessment and risk management • creativity both initiating and being receptive to innovation •
knowledge and appreciation of healthier and more active lifestyles • ability to reflect on their own potential and contribution to
society • appreciation of others, their place contribution and potential in the world • team work and strong communication skills • leadership qualities Such programmes are motivating, challenging; even fun.
Through explorations within math, reading, writing, geography, history and art, the children gather
knowledge of how ancient civilizations
developed and contributed to
societies today.
The new computing curriculum which replaces ICT (Information Communication Technology) this September has been specially
developed to equip children (in England) with the skills,
knowledge and understanding of computing that they will need to participate fully in
society.
In our increasingly globalized
society, having
knowledge about the world and understanding diverse perspectives or cultures is essential, however many youth do not have the opportunity to
develop the skills,
knowledge and perspectives needed for our global age.
Again, although I am no expert, the research suggests that a strong foundation of
knowledge is critical for future learning and meaningful participation in and contribution to
society (but it's also not sufficient, which is why
developing deeper skills and dispositions are so important — a false either - or from which we need to move away).
The following statement of purpose uses several helpful words and phrases: «The purpose of the British Columbia school system is to enable learners to
develop their individual potential and to acquire the
knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to contribute to a healthy
society and a prosperous and sustainable economy» (Ministry of Education, 1991).
For Ravitch, public school education is about
knowledge, about learning, about
developing character, and about creating citizens for our
society.
While this means making sure they
develop the thinking skills and content
knowledge associated with the core subjects of English, math, science and social studies, it also means ensuring that students have the skills, attitudes and values that will allow them to use this education to succeed in an increasingly complex
society.
New systems for understanding the benefits and barriers of assistive technology integration and for
developing communities of practice, experiencing integration, fostering effective implementation, and managing technology environments are critical to providing all students with the
knowledge and skills necessary for active participation in a democratic
society.
Since a major emphasis of the social studies is to help students
develop the skills, values, and
knowledge needed for active participation in a democratic
society, the PK - 6 social studies classroom is a natural setting within which students with mild disabilities can learn and rehearse necessary social skills.
Our second - level schools aim to provide an education that will enable all students to contribute meaningfully to their communities, embrace the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in a democratic
society and
develop the
knowledge and skills necessary to live their lives and to build their careers in the 21st century.»
Problems arising from new paradigms of the 21st century (what the author refers to as «exploding
knowledge, limited Earth resources, and aging
societies «-RRB- thwart sustainable development in advanced and
developing countries alike.
The university's mission is to find ways to
develop knowledge of human - dog relationships, and to use that understanding to help
society.
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Developing and solidifying our partnership with the humane
society has been important, and having a national partner like the ASPCA bringing
knowledge, training and funding into the community has been critical to our overall success.
Sophia Bardsley, Deputy Director of the Contemporary Art
Society, said: «Our unrivalled relationships with museums, built up over 100 years, ensure that we have
developed an in - depth
knowledge of museum collections in the UK and how these collections can be enriched and enlivened through gifting new works.
However, I strongly believe that here and as a
society we are perilously confusing the role of research scientists (
developing understanding and accurate estimates) with the role of engineers (applying that scientific
knowledge safely).
Communal memory of rare disasters is worse in more
developed societies because
knowledge now is passed on in schools, movies or the Internet leaving no time for oral history or reliance on the elders to learn about the world.
We must
develop a new strategy for creating and rapidly translating
knowledge into action, which will form part of a new contract between science and
society, with commitments from both sides.
Human
societies have, through the centuries, often
developed the capacity to adapt to environmental change, and some
knowledge about the implications of climate change adaptation for sustainable development can thus be deduced from historical analogues (Diamond, 2004; Easterling et al., 2004).
Literacy involves a continuum of learning to enable an individual to achieve his or her goals, to
develop his or her
knowledge and potential, and to participate fully in the wider
society.
-- The Law
Society [of England & Wales] is currently «
developing new forms of examination and assessment of those values, skills, and
knowledge [that a solicitor should possess on his first day of practice],» which are «intended «to ensure that qualification to practice law is based on an individual's
knowledge and understanding of law and legal practice and their ability to deliver legal services to a high quality, rather than on their ability to complete a particular course or courses of study.
These professionals usually work in the construction industry and complete the following duties: discussing requirements with clients, gathering information,
developing construction budgets, obtaining bids from contractors, identifying cost discrepancies, adhering to organization standards, communicating costs, updating their job
knowledge, and taking part to professional
societies.
Enterprise Rent - A-Car recruiters want applicants to the management TARGETjobs Undergraduate of the Year award «to tell us how you have gained skills and
knowledge from any work experience, previous internships, volunteering, extracurricular activities and university
societies», so make sure that you write about the skills you
developed through pursuing your achievement and the
knowledge you picked up: this
knowledge could be technical, about people or about yourself.
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Indigenous peoples have the ability to interpret and react to the impacts of climate change in creative ways, drawing on our traditional
knowledge's and other technologies to
develop solutions which may also help the wider
society in its attempts to cope with the changing climate.
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It helps them
develop the
knowledge and skills they need to play a positive role in
society.
Although many studies have discussed widowhood through death in terms of social support theory and gender differences in marital and social relationships (Levenson, Carstensen, & Gottman, 1993; Lopata, 1978; Ross & Mirowsky, 2002; Umberson et al., 1992), our
knowledge of widowhood's relationship to depression is based on studies conducted in western
developed societies (Bankoff, 1983; Carr et al., 2000; Stroebe, Stroebe, & Abakoumkin, 1999; van Baarsen, 2002).
The two desired long - term outcomes are: 1) Youth acquire
knowledge, build character, and
develop life skills in a fun learning environment that enables them to become self - directing, productive members of
society, and 2) Youth will
develop the skills to become the next generation of scientists and leaders in STEM.
Human rights and Australian values are based on an understanding that there is a gradual development of human rights understanding as students
develop their own self awareness, understanding of their relationship to others,
society, the world,
knowledge of social issues locally, nationally and globally and their cognitive capacities.
Parenting interventions that are delivered during this developmental period are necessary in order to capture the groups of youth and families (i) currently experiencing problems, but who did not receive an intervention during early childhood; (ii) those who received an intervention in early childhood, but who continue to experience problems and (iii) those who are not currently experiencing problems, but are at risk for
developing problems later in adulthood.7 In Steinberg's 2001 presidential address to the
Society for Research on Adolescence, a concluding remark was made for the need to
develop a systematic, large - scale, multifaceted and ongoing public health campaign for parenting programmes for parents of adolescents.8 Despite the wealth of
knowledge that has been generated over the past decade on the importance of parents in adolescent development, a substantial research gap still exists in the parenting literature in regards to interventions that support parents of adolescents.
Recognizing that this standard had yet to be set, in 1999 numerous industry leaders
developed the CRI
Society to create a multi-disciplined curriculum that challenges and validates a candidate's
knowledge, practical experience, education, and ethical conduct required in today's complex commercial real estate marketplace.