Sentences with phrase «engaging classroom opportunities»

Under NCLB, as a bizarre punishment for low test scores, students across the nation have been deprived of engaging classroom opportunities and rich curricula.

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The Conference, which is being held in Cardiff, has heard that too many employers are denying teachers the opportunity to engage in appropriate training and professional development to support high - quality classroom practice.

Importantly, the study found that only teachers with high knowledge and skills for science — not literacy or math — created quality scientific opportunities for students, such as providing science materials and engaging children in science experiences in the classroom.

Schools are failing to offer sufficient opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds to engage in science - based learning outside of the classroom, and should be doing more to open up participation, according to new research published in the International Journal of Science Education.

Teaching the new curriculum outside the classroom will focus on inspiring and engaging opportunities for learning outside the classroom (LOtC) in the new national curriculum at the University of Derby Enterprise Centre on 4th December 2014.

Students immersed in classroom experiences that let them engage in learning mathematics concepts through problem solving, making and using abstractions, and developing and applying mathematical theories have greater opportunities for developing mathematical habits of mind.

My personal take on the subject is that mobile games provide an amazing opportunity for effective and engaging learning, free from space and time restrictions, and pose great potential for adult learners as they allow flexible integration into everyday life, thus reducing barriers to entry compared to traditional classroom settings.

Using curation offers opportunities to reach out to these students and engage them in ways your classroom and online content isn't.

In addition to the opportunity to network, our four educators also discovered practical and engaging ways to use technology in their classrooms.

Playing games in the classroom often gives students a unique opportunity to learn, practice, and demonstrate their understanding of ideas in engaging ways.

She says she's had more opportunities to engage students virtually than she ever had in the classroom.

Mehta required the eight students in the course to contribute to the blog, he says, to provide an opportunity for them to express their views outside of the classroom and engage in a larger debate, to put thoughts on paper for others to read, and to inform policymakers.

... Things like cooperative and democratic attitude for example, makes sense in the schooling or classroom context in the way that a teacher would demonstrate being cooperative, providing opportunities for students to be cooperative and democratic in the way that they engage with their learning.

by Brett Wigdortz, founder and CEO, Teach First; Fair access: Making school choice and admissions work for all by Rebecca Allen, reader in the economics of education at the Institute of Education, University of London; School accountability, performance and pupil attainment by Simon Burgess, professor of economics at the University of Bristol, and director of the Centre for Market and Public Organisation; The importance of teaching by Dylan Wiliam, emeritus professor at the Institute of Education, University of London; Reducing within - school variation and the role of middle leadership by James Toop, ceo of Teaching Leaders; The importance of collaboration: Creating «families of schools» by Tim Brighouse, a former teacher and chief education officer of Oxfordshire and Birmingham; Testing times: Reforming classroom teaching through assessment by Christine Harrison, senior lecturer in science education at King's College London; Tackling pupil disengagement: Making the curriculum more engaging by David Price, author and educational consultant; Beyond the school gates: Developing children's zones for England by Alan Dyson, professor of education at the University of Manchester and co-director of the Centre for Equity in Education, Kirstin Kerr, lecturer in education at the University of Manchester and Chris Wellings, head of programme policy in Save the Children's UK Programme; After school: Promoting opportunities for all young people in a locality by Ann Hodgson, professor of education and director of the Learning for London @IOE Research Centre, Institute of Education, University of London and Ken Spours, professor or education and co-director of the Centre for Post-14 Research and Innovation at the Institute of Education, University of London.

In particular, a recently launched interactive website provides educators the opportunity to find materials to use in the classroom and locate colleagues with whom to engage...

It recommended that schools and colleges should: «Ensure that their curriculum planning includes sufficient well ‑ structured opportunities for all learners to engage in learning outside the classroom as a key, integrated element of their experience.»

In my classroom, the tension between new technology and existing business models has provided students with an opportunity to engage in deep learning by developing their appreciation of these layered issues.

Authentic assessments are opportunities for students to write for real audiences, share knowledge with a wide audience, and engage in the kind of work that occurs outside the classroom.

Engaging others in the process will increase the frequency and breadth of feedback conversations, reduce the inefficiencies of relying on a single observer, and create opportunities for more frequent, formative conversations about classroom practice.

By bringing the classroom out into the world, teachers have the most wonderful opportunity to engage all the senses of their students and show the practical application of their students» studies, writes Mike Newman

By bringing the classroom out into the world, teachers have the most wonderful opportunity to engage all the senses of their students and show the practical application of their students» studies.

With the class fully engaged in their learning, Skoove gives us the opportunity to spend quality one - one time with students who require extra support within the classroom.

The SECD Lab collaborated with Watters School to develop opportunities for students at the school to clarify their sense of positive purpose and develop social and emotional learning skills to support their purpose, and to provide opportunities for the youths to engage in social action for their classrooms, school, and larger community.

The roll out of the new National Curriculum gives us a great opportunity to be creative with lesson planning and look at how we can engage learners through regular learning outside the classroom, writes Elaine Skates, acting chief executive of the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom

The benefits of outdoor learning are widely known, with children engaging closely with nature, getting a break from classroom routines, and having the opportunity to develop their own investigative skills.

Without having opportunities to engage in conversation about what makes a classroom effective, how such classrooms need to operate to be effective, and how they can contribute to that, it's likely that many students would feel uncomfortable because of uncertainty about how things work.

She analyzes and engages issues of diversity, opportunity, and inequality in schools and communities, with a focus on the district, school and classroom leverage points that can increase college access for underrepresented, low - income students.

The classroom teacher will show how she gives her young students opportunities to engage in collaboration and communication and how her students have become creators, and curators of knowledge.

One of AEP's priorities is to ensure that the arts and education communities have the resources necessary to engage in the many opportunities the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) opens up for expanding the arts in U.S. classrooms.

Providning opportunities for them to remain engaged (earn credit) outside of traditional classroom seat time is important.

With an extended school day, week, and year, students have more time in the classroom to acquire the academic knowledge and skills that will prepare them for competitive high schools and colleges, as well as more opportunities to engage in diverse extracurricular experiences.

Whips are a useful classroom tool because all students have an equal opportunity to share their thoughts while actively being engaged in the lesson.

The initiative accomplishes this by drawing upon evidence - based research to develop practical tools and engaging support opportunities for middle grade campuses, allowing research - based practices to be brought to life in classrooms across the nation.

Extending learning beyond the classroom walls requires learners to develop digital literacy as they engage in regular opportunities to evaluate the accuracy, perspective, credibility, and relevance of media, data or other resources.

The opportunity for social studies teachers to integrate primary sources into the classroom and engage their students in doing history has now become more of a reality due to increased access to archival material, once only available to historians visiting the archives.

For example, each school team, consisting of a principal, instructional coach, k - 1 classroom teachers and intervention specialists, has the opportunity to engage in professional learning experiences with an external literacy consultant for the first two years of implementation.

Join Adolph Brown on an engaging journey of teaching and learning excellence as he celebrates the unique opportunity adults have to make a meaningful, lasting difference in the lives of students - students who deserve the highest quality education in every classroom.

I Am Because of You Join Adolph Brown on an engaging journey of teaching and learning excellence as he celebrates the unique opportunity adults have to make a meaningful, lasting difference in the lives of students — students who deserve the highest quality education in every classroom.

Positive school climate / culture: relationship building, positive decorum with students, customer service to all visitors, opportunities for students to engage in school outside of the classroom (clubs), and high levels of engagement in class

Moreover, actively engaging in constructivist learning designs with and through technology will afford students the opportunity to see and feel how such engagements play out in their own classrooms.

These back - to - school writing prompts build classroom community, gives students an opportunity to write in an engaging, collaborative manner, and gives you valuable feedback to you about each student's writing.

While observing 133 high school classrooms, Deci and colleagues found that students were most engaged when teachers balanced structure with autonomy — communicating «clear expectations» for learning and «explicit directions,» while «highlighting meaningful learning goals» and providing opportunities for self - directed learning (Jang, Reeve, & Deci, 2010, p. 588).

These writings also offered students an opportunity to engage in historical empathy, a practice deemed desirable by educators and historians, but often elusive to classroom teachers (Brooks, 2009).

After conducting several rounds of classroom observations at Costano it became apparent that while teachers delivered instruction that was of high quality and mostly engaging, they were not providing enough meaningful and strategic opportunities for students to engage in conversation around content.

Using movement in various learning contexts is a dynamic, brain - based way to engage and motivate students, differentiate instruction, create implicit learning opportunities, and enhance classroom management at all grade levels and in all content areas.

Using Data facilitators offer hands - on opportunities for small groups of teachers, administrators, and specialists to engage in deep and meaningful data driven dialogue that culminates in the development of short cycle classroom action plans tied to district and / or school improvement plans.

We do this by drawing upon solid research to develop practical tools and engaging support opportunities for middle grade campuses, allowing research - based practices to be brought to life in classrooms across the nation.

The civic engagement programs are also needed to develop responsible and competent citizens that are knowledgeable about the principles and practices of democracy, provide students with opportunities to apply formal civic learning in the classroom to community service projects, and equip the students with skills to participate responsibly as engaged members of their communities.

Educare keeps quality high by offering ongoing professional development, engaging families to extend learning opportunities at home, and using data to inform classroom practice.

This interactive session will allow teachers to examine and discuss the best methods for engaging in conversations that affect their work in the classroom and learn about formal opportunities for teacher leadership.