Sentences with phrase «development as a thinker»

How do we mold it so that it supports students» development as thinkers and individuals capable of deep understanding?

The Common Core curriculum does harm to children in their early years in school because it limits their development as thinkers and learners.

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As a strategic thinker, however, the development of a marketing campaign takes even more consideration.

As the great scientific thinker Thomas Kuhn taught us, there are 3 stages of scientific development: prescience: at this stage there is no central paradigm, or at least a paradigm that is conscious or...

For Bergson, like many process thinkers (Peirce, James and Dewey come particularly to mind), the entire concept of «necessity» only makes sense when applied internally to abstractions the intellect has already devised.11 Of course, one can tell an evolutionary story about how the human intellect came to be a separable function of consciousness that emphasizes abstraction (indeed, that is what Bergson does in Creative Evolution), but if one were to say that the course of development described in that story had to occur (i.e., necessarily) as it did, then one would be very far from Bergson's view (CE 218, 236, 270).

As a development of the Transcendental philosophical movement, it has been part of American society since the 1830's and included such great thinkers as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, John Muir, Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, and Susan B. AnthonAs a development of the Transcendental philosophical movement, it has been part of American society since the 1830's and included such great thinkers as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, John Muir, Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, and Susan B. Anthonas Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, John Muir, Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, and Susan B. Anthony.

Religious thinkers concerned with protecting the well being of persons must take account of these unprecedented scientific developments, particularly as they pave the way for further experiments in the modification of DNA molecules.

Recognition of the need for an interpenetrative societal view of the world, perhaps more than any specific philosophical requirement, has led process - thinkers to place their emphasis upon «becoming», as a dynamic movement of development in relationship, rather than upon «being»; here, they insist, is the best «model» for our understanding of God.

But a heartening sign in the present situation is the increase of interest among these librarians in their work as teachers and the increase of concern among faculties for the development of school libraries as teaching centers)-- to enter into conversation with a continuous if not identical group of thinkers.

Professor Tillich himself, to whom we referred at the beginning of this lecture, although not at all identified with process - thought, was insistent on the necessity for the development of a modern philosophical theology and was increasingly finding himself in sympathy with many of the conclusions of thinkers such as Hartshorne; and more recently, as he himself acknowledged in the preface to the third volume of Systematic Theology, he associated his own views with those of Teilhard.

The driving force of the programme is the involvement of youth as a major segment of the community, taking cultural dimensions into account, encouraging them to become thinkers and actors of development.

What we found in our initial prototypes — launching an innovation lab space, creating a design thinking professional development experience, and running student - facing design challenges for middle - and high - school classes — was that the design thinking process functioned as a kind of oasis for educators, reconnecting them to their creativity and aspirations for helping students develop as deep thinkers and doers, not just as test takers.

ROCI (Rural Opportunities Consortium of Idaho) brings together some of the nation's best thinkers to conduct research on the challenges of rural education, such as hiring leaders and teachers, migration, economic development, and post-secondary success.

This great teacher, writer, thinker, and founder of the Thoughtful Classroom was recently chosen as the New York State Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (NYSASCD) Educator of the Year for his lifelong commitment to improving education.

I believe that the critical thinkers we so desperately need will emerge from classrooms where teachers have eschewed the coverage approach in favor of fostering deeper thinking — and where the development of lifelong reading habits has remained as important as next month's test.

The Executive Development Program deepens their knowledge, skills and confidence as strategic thinkers and instructional leaders.

NISL's Executive Development Program emphasizes the role of principals as strategic thinkers, instructional leaders and creators of a just, fair and caring culture in which all students meet high standards.

By creating an environment that makes learning the constant and time the variable, uses real - world experiences as learning events, and puts a premium on student maturation and development, the EdVisions model encourages young people to develop into active thinkers who take charge of their own learning.

Teachers must be able to support the development of critical, independent thinkers who understand the power of literacy as it plays out in all aspects of our lives.

Interactive and hands - on activities play an especially important role during this exciting time of growth and development as students learn to become critical thinkers and strong readers.

This is an example of intensive professional development for school leaders throughout the state who engage in learning twice each month for 16 months, focusing on topics such as being a driver of change, a strategic thinker, a coach and mentor, and a visionary leader.

After a coffee break, we then turn to Richard Nash, one of the industry's most forward - looking thinkers, to give us a telling overview of «the rise of the platforms, as we call it: the fundamental importance of the development of today's publishing platforms.

It includes resident artists at the Location One as well as a larger community of artists and thinkers interested in the development of performance art as practiced by the pioneer of performance art Marina Abramovic for almost four decades.

Throughout the past century, writers and thinkers such as Zora Neale Hurston, Ralph Ellison, Albert Murray, Amiri Baraka, and Cornel West have asserted the fundamental importance of the blues both to American music (in its legacy and influence on jazz, R&B, rock, and hip - hop) and to developments in literature, film, and visual art.

Some works» physical presence, color and tactility appear ominous such as John Isaacs» The Cyclical Development of Stasis which presents itself as an oily black stone that may or may not be recognized as its actual source of the iconic seat of The Thinker and Sterling Ruby's massive white minimalist - inspired Formica Inscribed Monolith smudged with dirt and scrawled with gang graffiti.

With an uncanny ability to identify future trends and accurately predict what would be on the horizon in technological and societal developments, Michael Crichton cemented himself as a visionary thinker in all areas of life.

They went to school to be thinkers, advocates and counselors.Business development can sometimes feel icky for lawyers because it doesn't align with the way they want to see themselves: as thinkers, advocates and counselors, not sales people.

Professional Summary * Excellent track record of success in sales / marketing management * Solid skills as a team leader * Entrepreneurial thinker with strong creative skills * Innovative and creative * Outstanding leadership qualities * Strong people development / training skill.

As a creative thinker, I pioneered the development of a university - sponsored online blog that publishes student reviews of local restaurants, bars, clubs, and entertainment activities, and I am responsible for reviewing and editing these submissions.

As an «out of the box» thinker, I am particularly good at start - ups, project and position development and market penetration efforts.

Recognized as a strategic thinker and business partner to senior management accomplishments reflect superior business development and strong leadership skills with a demonstrated commitment to organizational growth and diversity.

• Bold, analytical thinker with business acumen and budget management expertise as well as the ability to drive productivity, cost containment and revenue development strategies to secure growth in a challenging economic climate.