Not exact matches
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In current discussions of the nature and purpose of theological
education Edward Farley has invoked the older of these two models of
excellence in schooling when he describes his book Theologia
as an essay «which purports to promote a Christian paideia.»
We may let it serve
as the symbol for the rise of paideia
as the model of
excellence in theological
education.
[G: 338.28 - 339.33 a] 16 Another contrast is equally essential for the understanding of ideals — the contrast between order
as the condition for
excellence, and order
as stifling the freshness of living, This contrast is met with in the theory of
education.
We need to be reminded that it was once taken for granted that authentic
education was built upon the teaching and practice of the human and theological virtues, that
education,
as St Thomas Aquinas put it, is «the progression of the child to the condition of properly human
excellence, ie to the state of virtue».
Yet, given the
excellence of Cardinal Vaughan School, perhaps it might be preferable if a twin school could be set up in a Borough such
as Brent, improving
education in a deprived area.
(1) The goal of paideia, which is the cultivation of the
excellence or arete of the soul, consists not in acquiring a clutch of virtues but in knowledge of the Good itself
Education as paideia is defined
as inquiry into a single, underlying principle of all virtues, their essence.
Note secondly a deep irony in the «Berlin» type of
excellence in theological
education: Although what makes it properly «theological» is its goal (
as «professional»
education) of nurturing the health of the church by preparing for it excellent leadership, what entitles it to a home in the wissenschaftlich
education it needs is the rather different goal of nurturing the health of society
as a whole (for which professional church leadership is a «necessary practice»).
The current discussion of what's theological about theological
education can be read
as the first discussion of theological schooling in which both models of
excellence are explicitly engaged.
The «Commission on the Humanities and Social Sciences,»
as it is called, was formed two years ago in response to Congress's request to know how «to maintain national
excellence in humanities and social scientific scholarship and
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Following up on Kelly's plea that the standards and definitions of
excellence in theological
education «be agreed upon by the seminaries themselves, working not
as now largely in isolation but in cooperation with other educational agencies» (Kelly, 220), Brown urged a decade after Kelly that a «Council of Seminaries» be formed, among the responsibilities of which would be the formulating and policing of standards (cf Brown, 222 - 26).
Theological
education is torn between academic norms, defined chiefly
as excellence in the historical disciplines, and modern professional norms defined in terms of
excellence in performing the functions church leaders are expected to perform.
Since our founding
as the Waldorf Institute in 1967, Sunbridge has prepared thousands of Waldorf teachers and has earned a worldwide reputation for
excellence in Waldorf teacher
education.
As one of the first and most comprehensive perinatal organizations in the world, CAPPA is respected for its longevity, stability, and its commitment to
excellence in both
education and unsurpassed student and member support.
As co-chair of the Family
Education Section of the international organization, North American Society of Adlerian Pschology, Dina not only increased section membership, she collaborated with other sections to plan annual conferences and write newsletter articles of interest with literary
excellence.»
The report finds makes a list of recommendations for business, industry, professional bodies and government, namely: Construction businesses · Focus on better human resource management · Introduce and / or expand mentoring schemes · Boost investment in training · Develop talent from the trades
as potential managers and professionals · Engage with the community and local
education establishments Industry · Rally around social mobility
as a collective theme · Promote better human resource management and support the effort of businesses · Promote and develop the UK
as an international hub of construction
excellence · Support diversity and schemes that widen access to management and the professions · Emphasise and spread understanding of the built environment's impact on social mobility Professional bodies and institutions · Drive the aspirations of Professions for Good for promoting social mobility and diversity · Support wider access to the professions and support those from less - privileged backgrounds · Promote and develop the UK
as an international hub of construction
excellence · Emphasise and spread understanding of the built environment's impact on social mobility · Provide greater routes for degree - level learning among those working within construction Government · Produce with urgency a plan to boost the UK
as an international hub of construction
excellence,
as a core part of the Industrial Strategy · Provide greater funding to support the travel costs of apprentices · Support wider access to the professions and support those from less - privileged backgrounds · Place greater weight in project appraisal on the impact the built environment has on social mobility The report is being formally launched at an event in the House of Commons later today.
«Dr. Tisch is a leading, innovative voice in
education policy, and I am proud to appoint her to this new role to ensure SUNY's role
as the pinnacle of
excellence in higher
education,» Cuomo said.
«We want to create an
education system based on real
excellence, with a complete intolerance of failure,» the prime minister will say in a speech being seen by some
as backing a return to elitism in schools.
He described the Army War college
as a regional center of
excellence that would give Professional Military
Education to middle cadre off officers
as well
as provide an opportunity for them to strategize on approaches to confront most of the security challenges in Nigeria today.
Technology transfer is taken so seriously it is listed
as the third mission of the universities, alongside
excellence in
education and research.
The TMS presents the Brimacombe medal
as a mid-career award that recognizes individuals with sustained
excellence and achievement in business, technology,
education, public policy, or science related to materials science and engineering and with a record of continuing service to the profession.
Now celebrating the 150th anniversary of its founding
as a medical college, UCSF is dedicated to transforming health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate - level
education in the life sciences and health professions, and
excellence in patient care.
Since moving to Howard University, Anderson has served
as chair of the Department of Zoology (1975 - 1983) and received the Award for Academic
Excellence from the College of Liberal Arts and the citation for
excellence in graduate
education from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
In «The Long Haul,» Patricia Graham, former dean of Harvard's
education school, sees the problem
as rooted more in society than in its schools and calls for
as much emphasis on equity
as on
excellence.
The runner - up goal most often mentioned by principals is academic
excellence: 37 percent of the Christian schools indicating religious development
as their top
education goal said academic
excellence was their second most important one.
Childcare and
Education Minister Sam Gyimah said: «School business management plays a vital role in helping us achieve our aim of educational
excellence everywhere, by enabling schools to be more innovative and autonomous, and by making sure money is spent
as efficiently
as possible.
Montserrat Gomendio, deputy director of
education and skills at the OECD, said: «We applaud Scotland for having the foresight and patience to put such an ambitious reform
as Curriculum for
Excellence in place; we hope that our OECD review will help ensure that it will live up to its full potential and realise
excellence and equity right across Scotland.»
In Against the Odds: How «At - Risk» Students Exceed Expectations (Jossey - Bass Publishers; Publication Date: December 1998), Janine Bempechat, an assistant professor of
education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, examines the lives of children who seem to defy the odds, giving parents, educators, and anyone interested in the well - being of children hope and inspiration as they strive for academic excellence in all our
education at the Harvard Graduate School of
Education, examines the lives of children who seem to defy the odds, giving parents, educators, and anyone interested in the well - being of children hope and inspiration as they strive for academic excellence in all our
Education, examines the lives of children who seem to defy the odds, giving parents, educators, and anyone interested in the well - being of children hope and inspiration
as they strive for academic
excellence in all our children.
The Middle East is rapidly positioning itself
as an emerging global hub for
excellence in international higher and further
education.
Washington — The condition of the nation's educational system figured prominently on the nation's political agenda last week,
as President Reagan introduced a four - part plan to «revitalize American
education by setting a standard of
excellence» during his State of the Union Message to the Congress.
«Nicole Paulet Piedra embodies the qualities that distinguish students in the International
Education Policy Program: professional excellence, passion for education as an avenue towards greater justice, and the relentless creation of avenues for global collaborations on behalf of empowering students to become architects of their lives,» says Professor Fernando Reimers, directo
Education Policy Program: professional
excellence, passion for
education as an avenue towards greater justice, and the relentless creation of avenues for global collaborations on behalf of empowering students to become architects of their lives,» says Professor Fernando Reimers, directo
education as an avenue towards greater justice, and the relentless creation of avenues for global collaborations on behalf of empowering students to become architects of their lives,» says Professor Fernando Reimers, director of IEP.
That bill was tabled in favor of another bill — which had been approved by the legislature but was still unsigned by Gov. Joseph E. Brennan
as of late last month — authorizing the speaker of the House and the president of the Senate to establish a 21 - member state commission on
excellence in
education.
As educational «
excellence» was the buzzword of the early 1980's, school «restructuring» has quickly become the rallying cry of the current round of
education reform.
Recognized in July 2005 by the Chronicle of Higher
Education as one of the «New Voices» in higher education, Long has received numerous awards and recognitions including the National Academy of Education / Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship for 2002 - 2004 and the Robert P. Huff Golden Quill Award for excellence in research and published works on student financial assistance
Education as one of the «New Voices» in higher
education, Long has received numerous awards and recognitions including the National Academy of Education / Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship for 2002 - 2004 and the Robert P. Huff Golden Quill Award for excellence in research and published works on student financial assistance
education, Long has received numerous awards and recognitions including the National Academy of
Education / Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship for 2002 - 2004 and the Robert P. Huff Golden Quill Award for excellence in research and published works on student financial assistance
Education / Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship for 2002 - 2004 and the Robert P. Huff Golden Quill Award for
excellence in research and published works on student financial assistance in 2008.
New data and accountability Finally, when we contemplate disruption in
education, many questions remain
as to how the government will hold a «next - generation» school system accountable to ensure equity, rigor, and
excellence.
As district CSA, Mr. Albrizio has accepted the responsibility to inspire, lead, guide, and direct every member of the administrative, instructional, and support services staff in setting and achieving the highest standard of
excellence, so that each student enrolled in the district may be provided with an appropriate and effective
education.
Above all, we need a new policy regime that gives teachers and schools ample incentive to press for academic growth in all their students, just
as we need a culture that embraces
excellence as well
as equity and demands that its
education system raise the ceiling on achievement even
as it also lifts the floor.
«This reflects the status of the Bett Awards
as being the global gold standard when it comes to recognising
excellence in
education technology.
«Alyssa Chan exemplifies well the qualities that distinguish students and graduates of the International
Education Policy Program: a strong commitment to expanding educational opportunity for the most disadvantaged children around the world, an extraordinary ethic of hard work and rigorous pursuit of academic
excellence, and an understanding of leadership
as service to others,» says Professor Fernando Reimers, director of IEP.
Some parents have elected to opt their children out of the annual tests
as a message of protest, signaling that a test score is not enough to ensure
excellence and equity in the
education of their children.
Not only have we «changed the conversation» about the teaching profession,
as William Lowe Boyd and Jillian Reese note («Great Expectations,» features, Spring 2006), but we are building market demand in American
education by insisting on
excellence that is tied to student learning.
I don't think the community realizes that resources are
as limited
as they are and that principal must do so many things to ensure
excellence in
education.»
Debbie French,
education portfolio director at i2i Events Group, added: «The Bett Awards are recognised
as a mark of
excellence and each year some of the UK's finest companies are recognised for their innovation and commitment to
excellence in educational resources and services.
As a senior fellow for the International Center for Leadership in
Education, she provides professional learning and coaching to districts and schools on leading learning organizations, designing rigorous and relevant learning experiences, achieving instructional
excellence, and utilizing formative data to drive daily practice.
Throughout her career
as an educator, academic, and administrator, Dr. Santelises has been steadfast in her belief that
excellence in urban
education is achievable at scale.
Except
as otherwise provided for State test or examination requirements pursuant to subdivision (f) of this section, the commissioner may grant variances from the provisions of this Part upon a finding that a variance will enable a school to implement a program designed to provide
excellence in
education.
Eva's experience
as a teacher, college professor, elected official, Chair of the New York City Council's
Education Committee and public school parent make her uniquely qualified to effectively lead the organization in establishing high - performing schools and pioneering for educational
excellence.
As part of our mission, CUBE creates educational opportunities for urban school board leaders to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to serve as effective local education policymakers and as advocates for excellence and equity in public educatio
As part of our mission, CUBE creates educational opportunities for urban school board leaders to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to serve
as effective local education policymakers and as advocates for excellence and equity in public educatio
as effective local
education policymakers and
as advocates for excellence and equity in public educatio
as advocates for
excellence and equity in public
education.
NSBA looks forward to working with Congress and the Administration in addressing the flexibility states and local school districts need to ensure equity and
excellence in public
education; such
as the development of innovative programs that address the unique needs of each school district and respective community, programmatic flexibility and compliance for rural districts, and recruitment and retention of highly effective teachers and leaders.