Sentences with phrase «draw upon community»

Teachers may also like to draw upon community experiences and that of students» family or friends involved in business or enterprising activities.

Once we had the project we were then able to draw upon community resources such as Urban Planning lecturers from our local university, Project Managers and Urban Planners (two of whom were female) to provide the girls with insight into these careers and use their expert knowledge.I think the connection to a real world application and using a problem based learning pedagogy has been very important.

AltSchool, a private, highly personalized micro-school, draws upon a community - based Expert Network to supplement educators» support.

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You'll build a talent community to draw upon efficiently and cost - effectively when there's positions to be filled.

The rich history of the American South meets the influence of metro Atlanta's global community, offering a variety of shopping, dining, and cultural experiences that draw upon the diverse tastes of those who call this city home.

A social media savvy business encourages collaboration across teams, surfaces expertise from subject matter experts and can scale brand and community engagement by drawing upon the collective wisdom of employees and customers.

Although the American Catholic community has been confronted with yet more difficulties — ranging from the redefinition of marriage to assaults on religious liberty — one of the reasons for hope, moving forward, is that John Paul II left behind a rich spiritual and intellectual infrastructure for Americans to draw upon, to deal with these ongoing challenges.

Whether or not the minister uses religious tools in a particular relationship, the counselee knows that he represents the religious community and the vertical dimension of existence upon which both can draw in counseling.

There is the way in which ethical deliberation draws upon the heritage of the believing community for illumination and adjudication.

11Apparently, he (and his community) could not quite believe that God was utterly atemporal, but he still could reconcile his views with Greek immutability by drawing upon the traditional view of creation in seven days.

Any such vision will need to draw both upon classical politico - religious conceptions and upon religious insights preserved in the traditioned communities concerned, while responding to the new challenges which beset humanity on this planet.

All knowledge that is interesting is practical and draws upon a deep community interest.

One thing I love about being part of a blogging community is the way we can draw upon each other's work and resources to advocate for our common goals.

Embedding the press and the public into the work will draw upon a broad community to stop fake news from spreading.

«Dr. Wildin's background and expertise are particularly well suited for leading the programs within NHGRI's Genomic Healthcare Branch,» said DPCE Director Laura Lyman Rodriguez, Ph.D. «At a time when opportunities are increasing for health care professionals to consider and use genomic information in their care delivery, Dr. Wildin will be able to draw upon his years on the front lines of medical practice in various community and underserved settings to target NHGRI activities to those stakeholders and initiatives most in need.»

Curriculum draws upon the collective wisdom of community members, many of whom have decades of experience practicing and teaching yoga, and community living.

Taking inspiration from the personal life of his leading man (Lustig is a widowed grocer upon whose stories the screenplay is loosely based), Weinstein draws on his experience as a documentary film - maker to conjure a drama rooted in the reality of these characters and their community.

Draw upon parent, school, and community resources to find the safest and most practical routes for the «buses» to travel.

'' [In the article,] I draw upon social capital theory to show why we need to link school reform to community revitalization in America's low - income urban communities,» Warren said.

Drawing upon a situative perspective on learning, eight PSTs» trajectories of participation in communities of practice are examined with a focus on planning throughout student teaching.

We are a community of leaders united in our commitment to students and teachers, drawing upon our personal experiences with a connection to educational inequity.

Plans instruction that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of geography, curriculum, cross disciplinary skills, and pedagogy, as well as knowledge of learners and the community context.

We have drawn upon academic research on the benefits of deeper learning; best practices from around our city, state and nation; and interviews with and surveys of our colleagues, students and communities.

All students draw upon their passion, motivation and life experience to become independent, adaptive problem solvers, powerful thinkers, effective communicators, and meaningful contributors to the larger community.

Online and blended programs for teacher development can draw upon resources that are not available locally, provide just - in - time support, and offer chances for teachers to connect with each other over time, building professional learning communities that often help individual teachers to reconsider their core beliefs about education (Dede, 2014).

It draws upon others» experience, research, and wisdom; it enters into relationships such as networks and community partnerships that benefit students» and teachers» development and learning.

With both models, CTE teachers are not asked to replace their curriculum but to enhance and enrich it, drawing upon the support of trained NRCCTE facilitators and teacher communities of practice.

The exercises drew upon real - life issues and complaints from the participants» own colonies and communities.

By drawing upon the talents, resources and generosity of the American theatre community, since 1988 BC / EFA has raised over $ 225 million for essential services for people with AIDS and other critical illnesses across the United States.

Bungie can not only draw upon their experiences with the Halo franchise but also build upon them with Destiny, taking gunplay, vehicular combat and designs to a whole new level, completely unrestricted by any shackles that a rabid community places on them.

It draws upon zine culture from the same time period that helped establish radical queer communities, so now we see games about self - care, prison abolition, safe and consensual sex practices, and many topics we rarely see in epic games.

Artist, activist, and member of the black LGTBI community in Johannesburg, Muholi draws upon «the performative and expressive language of theatre, and the highly stylized archetype of black and white fashion photography,» according to a press release, to create a series of self - portraits in which she is both subject and gaze, participant and creator.

Spanning vastly different styles and forms, each artist draws upon their unique experiences as Korean Americans and members of a key bridge community, with all the challenges and triumphs it entails.

In their first solo show in the U.S., the duo draws upon their interest in Mexico City's architectural history, bringing communities together through architectural interventions, and repurposing existing infrastructure for public benefit.

Drawing upon the city's rich history as a destination for arts and culture, EXPO CHICAGO bridges a critical gap for Chicago's contemporary art community by engaging with regional, national, and international institutions and collectors.

Carlos Motta is a multi-disciplinary artist based in New York, whose work draws upon political history in an attempt to create counter narratives that recognize the inclusion of suppressed histories, communities, and identities.

One of the founding members of the Chicano artists collective Los Four, Luján is known for his coloration and visual explorations of Chicano culture and community that drew upon and brought to life various historic and contemporary visual sources with startling results: Pyramid - mounted low riders driven by anthropomorphic dogs traversing a newly defined and mythologized L.A..

Her work examines underlying power dynamics embedded in social space, often drawing upon extensive archival research and mobilizing community - based networks.

Dawood also shows a newly commissioned painting drawing upon this specific context, and work with community groups based on the coastal location asking questions about how these issues might come to evolve in a future 20 to 50 years from now, and what that future might look like.

A resident of South Shore Chicago, Majeed draws upon the material makeup of his neighborhood and surrounding areas as an entry point into questions around civic - mindedness, community activism, and institutional racism.

In So Perfect Sharon Koelblinger draws upon the history of intentional communities and considers what there is to be gained (and lost) by individuals seeking out a utopian counter culture.

«Its thematic presentation draws beautifully upon works in the DMA's collection, and others in the community, and offers us a range of ways to experience how artists have considered silence and time in recent decades.»

Under the leadership of President and Director Tony Karman, EXPO CHICAGO draws upon the city's rich history as a vibrant destination for arts and culture, helping to define the contemporary art community in Chicago while inspiring the city's collector base.

The discussion group was open to the community and drew a mix of participants who upon completion of the course decided they wanted to «carry on.»

The experience has also informed us on some of the challenges in working with a rural community, which have fewer local resources to draw upon.

«Blank Rome is well aligned with the Southern California business community, and I'm excited to join the growing team in the Los Angeles office and draw upon the Firm's vast resources to serve my clients in the region and beyond,» said Mr. Cohen.

Between us, we can also draw upon a rich network of powerful community contacts, giving us access to further connections and resources whenever needed.

Diverse lawyers at firms can also expand the firm's network of potential clients, simply because these lawyers have more contacts to draw upon for new business, and because their community involvement will generate additional exposure for their firm.

Service - oriented executive, equipped with years of experience in providing outstanding professional and community services, currently seeking to commit to a new role that will draw upon knowledge and expertise in organizational leadership, quality assurance, program development, administration, and sales training, and that will offer opportunities for further professional development and contribution.

Sales Representative — Duties & Responsibilities Direct sales and customer service ensuring professional and profitable operations Draw upon considerable medical training and experience to identify and meet client needs Consistently recognized as company leader in sales, customer service, and team development Streamline organizational structure and workflow resulting in enhanced company efficiency Set and strictly adhere to departmental budgets and project timelines Design and implement staff development programs enhance team skill sets Recruit, train, and direct staff ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to company policies and procedures Generate record breaking sales through networking, in personal sales, and other tactics Make cold calls in a courteous, yet assertive manner that translates to sales results Build and strengthen relationships with key clients, partners, and community leaders Develop a rapport with customers and orient them to various products and services Maintain customer satisfaction by maintaining friendly, supportive contact with existing clients Study internal literature to become an expert on products and services Conduct research on prospective leads and existing clients to assist in developing sales strategies Craft effective sales presentations and proposals, tailoring them to clients based on their specific needs and styles Collaborate with junior level sales people to develop action plans to govern their performance Maintain comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity