Sentences with phrase «develop social problem»

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Jared Schoepf, founder of SafeSIPP SafeSIPP is a social venture addressing three problems facing rural communities in the developing world: transportation, purification and storage of drinking water.

«We are delighted to work with our partners to support high - potential, high - impact entrepreneurs developing enterprising solutions to our most pressing social and environmental problems,» said Adam Spence, Associate Director, MaRS Centre for Impact Investing.

The problem is indeed to develop a pedagogy which will allow us to move from an analysis at the micro level to that of the macro level to be able to understand the problem of economic globalisation and its social effects.

In its applications to date, population policy in the less - developed countries has often attempted to alter through demography social problems whose causes can be traced to ill - advised or injurious governmental policies.

Not only is there great promise in such programs for stimulating the poor to increase their own potential for dealing with their problems, (For stimulating discussions of how social action can help develop the human potential of those who participate, see the following articles: Peggy Way, «Community Organization and Pastoral Care: Drum Beat for Dialogue,» Pastoral Psychology, March, 1968 pp. 25 - 36; Rudolph M. Wittenberg, «Personality Adjustment Through Social Action,» in MHP, pp. 378 social action can help develop the human potential of those who participate, see the following articles: Peggy Way, «Community Organization and Pastoral Care: Drum Beat for Dialogue,» Pastoral Psychology, March, 1968 pp. 25 - 36; Rudolph M. Wittenberg, «Personality Adjustment Through Social Action,» in MHP, pp. 378 Social Action,» in MHP, pp. 378 - 92.)

Whitehead's thought developed in close relation to science and mathematics and in the context of modern social and political problems.

Even if they didn't develop problem solving skills, imagination, creativity, social skills and critical thinking (but they do) though make - believe, they'd still be having fun.

Above all things, the problem with the GOP according to Mann and Ornstein in a recent column in Salon, is that it «aspires to rewrite the social contract and role of government developed and affirmed over a century by both major political parties.»

When parents have mild to moderate conflict that involves support and compromise and positive emotions, children develop better social skills and self - esteem, enjoy increased emotional security, develop better relationships with parents, do better in school and have fewer psychological problems.

Children will be introduced to the basic academic and social skills of preschool and will be encouraged to develop problem solving skills, self - confidence and creativity.

Research suggests that children are more likely to develop social - emotional competence if we acknowledge bad feelings, and show children better ways to solve their problems.

It is in these years that children also develop problem - solving and social skills.

Unfortunately, many kids develop psychological issues, social problems, and educational issues as a result of bullying.

Babies develop at their own pace, so use this simply as a guideline of activities you can do with your baby to help him / her develop social and problem - solving skills.

Playing with friends is an important way for children to learn social rules, such as sharing and taking turns, and to develop resilience, confidence, and problem - solving.

Your preschooler will develop the necessary social, problem - solving, and creative skills for school and beyond by playing with friends and engaging in simple games and activities.

Babies develop at their own pace so use this simply as a guideline of activities you can do with your baby to help her develop her social and problem - solving skills.

They develop better social competence, learn to match feelings with words in dealing with what's happening around them, and they are less liable to develop internalizing and externalizing behaviour problems.

A variety of studies suggest that fathers» engagement positively impacts their children's social competence, 27 children's later IQ28 and other learning outcomes.29 The effects of fathers on children can include later - life educational, social and family outcomes.1, 2,26 Children may develop working models of appropriate paternal behaviour based on early childhood cues such as father presence, 30,31 in turn shaping their own later partnering and parenting dynamics, such as more risky adolescent sexual behaviour32 and earlier marriage.33 Paternal engagement decreases boys» negative social behaviour (e.g., delinquency) and girls» psychological problems in early adulthood.34 Fathers» financial support, apart from engagement, can also influence children's cognitive development.35

Toddler and Baby Playgroup develops physical skills, teaches problem solving, communication and social interaction and, of course, it's great fun!

The problem is that the scarcity of social housing has allowed a new and more hateful narrative to develop around its purpose.

Extending that approach to the social sciences more generally could help us develop forecasting tools to assess a whole range of problems threatening human society — not just the ravages of the markets, but wars, disease and demographic change.

Now imagine people with the opposite problem: a highly developed ability to tune in to their social milieu — even to perceive things that are not happening.

Previous research has shown that adolescents who drink alone consume more alcohol and drink more frequently than their social - drinking peers, and that heavier alcohol use in adolescence is associated with a greater risk of developing alcohol problems in adulthood.

Since 1950 core regions in developing nations have been gaining population at a rate that poses grave social and economic problems

Kowalski thinks the social stigma against the research created as part of the initial fallout developed into a bigger problem, one that is unbecoming to the scientific method.

Knowing who and where people are talking about an advertising campaign on social networks, warning of a forest problem by geolocation data; developing a map of air quality through a collaborative application; improving European territorial cohesion through the comparison of data or developing a sound map playing a battle against noise are just some of the projects developed by this group at the UJI thanks to geolocation technology.

Children who enter school with low SEH are at greater risk of developing difficulties in reasoning and problem solving, as well as having reduced attention spans and experiencing decreased social acceptance.

The data on self - reported problems is more mixed, and there is some evidence to suggest that brain tumor survivors may have inaccurate perceptions of their own social functioning compared with typically developing peers (Salley et al., 2014),» added Dr. Devine.

Annet Abenakyo Mulema, social scientist in gender at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), is applying participatory research and gender - sensitive methods to help households and communities assess their situation and develop solutions to problems.

«The question of whether or not male Zika patients develop subsequent fertility problems ought to be answerable by comparing the numbers of children born to that group, and their sperm counts, against a social and age matched Zika - negative group.

If teachers familiarize themselves with how children bond and give kids more independence when it comes to solving social problems, they'll develop better social skills over time.

Just as an alcoholic does not regain full vigor and health by stopping the flow of bourbon, but must address nutritional deficiencies, liver problems, as well as the social disruption of alcoholism, so a former wheat - and grain - eater must undo all the adverse effects that developed over years of consuming foods changed by agribusiness.

Cathy Murphy, Psychological Health and Safety Specialist, has achieved a reputation as a social innovator, developing with individuals and groups powerful idea's and innovative practices that improve individual lives and the organizational culture, by addressing the most difficult workplace issues and interpersonal problems.

Such information is important because the development of social competencies during middle childhood has been linked to adjustment to schooling and academic success, while the failure to develop such competencies can lead to problem behavior that interferes with success in school (Bennett et al. 2003; Carlson et al. 1999; Farrington 1989; Fors, Crepaz, and Hayes 1999; Malecki and Elliot 2002; McCord et al. 2000; Najaka, Gottfredson, and Wilson 2001; O'Donnell, Hawkins, and Abbott 1995; Trzesniewski et al. 2006; Wentzel 1993).»

These include: developing team working and social skills; independence and resourcefulness; communication skills; managing feelings; planning and problem solving; risk awareness; resilience and determination; self - confidence and self esteem; creativity; and leadership.

Among those skills: the social and emotional ability to understand and work with people from diverse cultures; the creativity to develop sustainable solutions to complex problems; and a sense of confidence that individuals can (and are obligated to) make a...

Jonathan Cohen affirms that an effective emotional and social education develops the ability for the resolution of conflicts «and implies the learning of abilities, knowledge and values that increase our capacity «to read» in ourselves and in the others with the purpose of using that information to solve problems with flexibility and creativity».

«What inspires me are those folks who see a social problem — homelessness, domestic violence, disaster relief — take action, develop a solution, and sustain this work over time,» says Murray,...

Lifelong learning arrangements, particularly those in informal and non-formal settings, can confer a number of benefits: they can provide people who live in countries that do not have universal education with access to learning opportunities on a continuous basis; they can address the problem of conventional formal schooling being too far removed from local cultural and social environments; and they can alleviate economic hardship, particularly for young people in developing countries who may experience strong pressures to earn income to help support their families or, particularly if they are girls, to take on significant responsibilities at home (1, 4).

Innosight Institute is a not - for - profit, non-partisan think tank whose mission is to apply Harvard Business School Professor Clayton M. Christensen's theories of disruptive innovation to develop and promote solutions to the most vexing problems in the social sector.

He has worked collaboratively with staff, students, and the community to develop a strategic planning framework for MCPS that is aligned with the skills and knowledge students will need in college and the work place — academic excellence, creative problem solving, and social emotional learning.

Benefits of arts education In addition to economic benefits of investment in arts education for students in the primary and secondary sectors there are a plethora of social and intellectual benefits: • encouraging self expression and self awareness • building confidence and self esteem • thinking creatively and conceptually • problem solving • increasing motivation and improving behaviour • developing organisational skills • being able to work collaboratively and independently • developing multiple learning styles • building maturity and appreciation • developing observational skills • raising global awareness and respect for other cultures • promoting literacy through analysis and interpretation • increasing enjoyment and fun in learning • developing spatial and visual skills • encouraging qualitative awareness • seeing different perspectives • openness to subtlety, nuance, flexibility and imagination

These activities foster social sustainability and resilience through incorporating collaboration, respect for each other and their environment, and importantly the encouragement of students ability to think critically, problem solve, be creative and develop the understanding that they can make a difference in their community.

I would argue that many of our social and political problems stem from a lack of empathy, so a fundamental step in social justice projects is developing a mindset of openness and self - reflection.

Responsive Classroom - An approach for elementary classroom management that focuses on increasing academic achievement, decreasing problem behaviors, improving social skills, and developing higher - quality instruction.

Love believes that hip - hop is a valuable, highly engaging teaching tool that can help African American students deepen their understanding of racial identity, political power, and social justice — and develop crucial skills including critical thinking, problem solving, and communication.

E-schools would be able to admit students best situated to take advantage of the unique elements of virtual schooling: flexible hours and pacing, a safe and familiar location for learning, a chance for individuals with social or behavioral problems to focus on academics, greater engagement from students who are able to choose electives based on their own interests, and the chance to develop high - level virtual communication skills.

These environments can be particularly important in helping with pupil's personal, social, and emotional development, and in developing their problem solving, reasoning and numeracy skills.

At the same time, immigrant youth force teachers to develop strategies that employ multiple forms of communication, and to think beyond the United States in the curriculum, from social studies lessons to examples used in math word problems.