Sentences with phrase «examine standard practices»

To me, though, following API's Eight Principles of Parenting taught me to examine standard practices and ask, Does this really work best for my family?

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Since the standards are complex texts and demand a «close» reading, we recommend that staff carefully examine the table of contents and the organizational structure; the headers (e.g., Design Considerations; What is Not Covered, etc.), the components (e.g., Anchor Standards and Foundational Skills for ELA; Standards for Mathematical Practice), and the Appendices (ELA).

This paper foreshadows the larger research project we have launched in New York City Schools that examines in depth teacher perceptions of their work environment and how conducive school climate is to learning behaviors (e.g., experimenting with new teaching practices) and, at the same time, to retaining high standards for accountability.

The Higher Achievement Evaluation will examine whether out - of - school programs can help students meet the new Common Core standards by pairing an analysis of Higher Achievement's impact on academics with an examination of program fidelity, service contrast, and the extent to which mentors» instruction supports Common Core Common practices, standards, and learning strategies.

In Rethinking Grading, education professor and former teacher Cathy Vatterott examines and debunks traditional grading practices in K — 12 schools and offers a new paradigm for standards - based grading.

Examining their own classroom's reflection, the teacher identifies the four highest - priority standards, considers why these knowledge gaps exist, and considers various instructional practices for improvement.

Examples of specific instructional strategies are included as teachers examine the critical practices that they will need to meet the rigor of the standards.

We were interested in examining whether the evidence teachers focused on was linked to the lesson learning goal (s) as well as in the level of specificity of the evidence in relation to (a) mathematic content understandings and / or difficulties, (b) engagement in math practices included in the curriculum standards, and (c) use of mathematics academic language.

The current study did not directly examine the extent to which education faculty members were practicing standards - based technology integration in the common core classes.

As states and districts adopt and implement new academic standards based on Common Core State Standards, it is critical to enable and examine ways for teachers to work and learn together with a shared goal of strengthening curriculum design, classroom practices, and student work products.

The survey examined changes in K - 12 teachers» understanding and implementation of new state standards, as well as the types of professional development supports that teachers found most effective for increasing their understanding and improving their practice.

The evaluation examined teaching practices that research suggests have the potential for high leverage in preparing students to meet rigorous state learning standards.

For transparency purposes, the series will also examine the current educational and curriculum practices from the states that initially chose to adopt Common Core Standards then withdrew, as well as those that never or partially adopted the standards as well.

We will continue to collaboratively examine ways to plan and integrate the implementation of rigorous and challenging student learning and teaching standards, practices and programs.

Your pet will be examined and treated in our mobile clinic, which is outfitted with the same equipment you would find in a standard veterinary practice exam room.

It is standard practice for a vet to insist on examining and testing a dog before prescribing heartworm preventative.

The Downside of Inbreeding and Why Incest Isn't Best define inbreeding and examine the risks of diversity loss and increased health issues posed by some standard breeding practices.

Judges have a strong responsibility to carefully examine and evaluate dogs based on the entire breed standard, not on currently fashionable trends or grooming practices, which often take a correct coat and transform it into clearly incorrect coat.

We have high editorial standards — including a strict conflict of interest policy (below)-- and our team is made up of artists, curators, and art historians who thoughtfully examine contemporary arts and art practices where they overlap with cultural and social issues.

Co-published by Judd Foundation and David Zwirner Books, this publication examines Judd's robust writing practice over the course of four decades in which he composed pieces that challenged conventional artistic, critical, and political standards.

Published in conjunction with the exhibition of a selection of photographs recently acquired by the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, this brochure presents historical works by photographers who defined the standards of photographic practice as well as an international array of contemporary practitioners who examine and expand the parameters of the medium, including Doug Aitken, Sophie Calle, Louise Lawler, and John Stezaker.

News Corp. should examine how it portrays climate science and develop standards and practices for accurately communicating climate science to its audiences.

New work underway at WRI will help states accomplish this by examining available technologies and best practices to reduce methane emissions, as well as proposing key requirements that should be part of any new laws or standards.

An employment standards officer may require an employer to examine its records, practices or both to determine compliance with the Act or regulations, and to report the results, including specific information relating to unpaid wages.

John Morijn examines how Member States» policy practice after accession may «kiss awake the sleeping beauty» of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, namely by «organising external judicial review of simultaneously formally EU internalised standards» (p. 123).

We will thoroughly examine the circumstances of your case, and may also obtain expert views of independent medical specialists who can advise where clinical practices and procedures have been poor or below acceptable standards.

Standard practice in these cases is for plaintiff's counsel to examine a city or municipality representative to ensure that slip and fall prevention procedures and protocols were followed and that the minimum standards were met.

The act should require that each accessibility standard be reviewed within five years of enactment, and every five years thereafter, by having the Council examine the accessibility objectives and the measures, policies, practices and other requirements in the standard.

Examining an individual's or a company's accounting system to ensure efficiency and adherence to standard accounting practices.

And yes, examine your hiring practices to be sure they meet the standards.

Define, examine, and specify the implementation of standards, methods, and Safety Procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision, accuracy and reliability of company products and practices in the F - 35 SDD Testing Program

To become accredited, background screening firms must pass an onsite audit conducted by an independent auditing firm that examines policies and procedures related to six critical areas of background screening: consumer protection, legal compliance, client education, product standards, service standards, and general business practices.

To be accredited, background screening firms must pass an onsite audit that examines policies and procedures related to six critical areas of screening: consumer protection, legal compliance, client education, product standards, service standards, and general business practices.

To meet these goals, the ABA Committee examined all available standards of practice, conducted research, and consulted with a number of experts on family and divorce mediation.

The first section describes access to quality early education programs; the second examines if current teaching practices provide regular exposure to the skills identified within state standards at each grade level.