Sentences with phrase «from classroom discussion»

A practical driving training is also provided for the application of the knowledge a teen acquired from the classroom discussion.

A «note chart» displays ideas from classroom discussion in Newton School's eighth grade Writing and History class.

A review of the teacher notes from the classroom discussion indicated that these students valued the use of technology to communicate the mathematics.

A new engineering partnership with King and HNTB, a Chicago - based infrastructure firm, will expand the focus on career options from classroom discussion to a hands - on approach to learning engineering.

Teachers also benefit from classroom discussion as it allows them to see if students have learnt the concepts that are being taught.

It assumes that the teachers reading the book want to get more mileage from their classroom discussions.

is BIG on ideas for teachers across the grades who want to get high mileage from classroom discussions.

Students from certain religious traditions may ask to be excused from classroom discussions or activities related to particular holidays.

Well Spoken contains a framework for understanding the skills involved in all effective oral communication, offers practical steps and lesson ideas that any teacher needs to successfully teach speaking in a variety of situations — from classroom discussions to formal presentations — and includes a set of tools for students — from how to grab the audience's attention to how to use emphatic hand gestures and adjust speed for effect.

In this episode, Kitabayashi shares nuggets of wisdom from his classroom discussions about international transactions.

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In school, diversity in the classroom means more learning from each other, having creative discussions and building wider networks.

The judge issued a detailed injunction that prohibits the governor, the attorney general, the state board of education, and everyone else from permitting religious activity in classrooms, including vocal prayer, readings of the Bible, devotional discussions, and distribution of religious materials.

Schools are retrofitting classrooms with computers, computer jacks, digital projectors for computer generated images, white boards and scanners that digitize images and notes, and interactive teleconferencing facilities that permit individuals and groups to engage in discussion from distant locations.

The youngsters from St Polycarp's Catholic School had previously taken part, and excelled, in classroom sessions which include discussions on cultural and religious matters and how these impact day - to - day life as well as a club like Chelsea.

When I visited another EL school in the spring of 2015, the Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (known as WHEELS) in Upper Manhattan, almost every classroom I visited was engaged in some kind of elaborate discussion or creative project that demanded involvement from every student.

One teacher I spoke to said that he always encouraged «wrong» or creative comments in a classroom discussion, because people need to learn from mistakes.

Her classroom lessons and discussions include social issues, global concerns, and examples from other countries, steps she takes to broaden her students» understanding and awareness of the world around them.

Take your kids to a new playground to play with kids whose native language is different from your own, try new ethnic cuisines while including a discussion about the culture, or encourage your child to be the one to welcome new students from a different city or country into their classroom.

Brunsell discusses themes from five different action - research projects in blended classrooms, illustrating some of the benefits of and challenges to blending online social learning opportunities with traditional face - to - face discussion.

However, the experience you bring into the classroom doesn't have to come from the workplace; my bedroom has been a source of discussion with every Year 8 class I have ever taught.

Catherine Snow: Incorporating Rich Language in Early Education Educations Funders Researchers Initiative, November 18, 2013 «Taking on the task of improving reading skills, for all children and especially for those scoring at the bottom of the skill distribution, requires three simple things: first, we must provide all children with experiences designed to ensure a broad knowledge base and rich language before entry to kindergarten; second, we must redesign post-primary instruction to focus on discussion, analysis, critique, and synthesis; and third, we must redirect resources from testing children to assessing what is actually going on inside classrooms,» writes Professor Catherine Snow.

Teaching of the contributions of Hispanic Americans, and learning about the cultures from which they come, will be the focal point of many classroom activities and discussions in the weeks ahead as students across the United States recognize Hispanic Heritage Month — September 15 to October 15.

Work closely with Harvard faculty and other experienced presidents from a range of institutions during classroom sessions, small group discussion, consultancies, and informal opportunities for networking and conversation among colleagues and subject matter experts.

They were contributed by educators from Edutopia's community in response to a discussion by blogger Larry Ferlazzo asking users to share their most valuable classroom management advice.

The teacher leader's role is to monitor the pulse of the classrooms and to pass information to and from the Leadership Team, all the time acting as the «voice of the classroom» in team discussions and decision making.

Students draw on information from the texts, from previous classroom discussions, and from their own experiences as they think about this yes - no question and discuss it with a partner.

Younger students will benefit from the effort spent reading (either in their head or out loud) and then speaking with a parent / teacher or in a classroom setting about the Topic of Discussion, in a free style.

The opportunity to choose a puzzle from current teaching practice, and then ensure carefully selected actions involve change in the classroom, followed by reflection and discussion with colleagues, is pivotal to our professional learning design.

Strong relationships with teenagers in the classroom helps to build their confidence to tackle new learning.Trusting relationships come from genuinely listening to students and considering their voice and contribution / responses to classroom discussion.

From observations and discussions I have had with many teachers in both my school and division, goal setting, self - monitoring and student reflection on their professional learning and classroom instruction are underutilized for various reasons.

A lively classroom discussion could ensue from exploring why so much profound thinking across so many diverse times and places has focused on this classic maxim.

What they created — first seeking buy in from the government, school leadership, teachers, and parents — was a «new» model for primary education that was child - centric, focused personalized learning, and imagined a new role for the teacher in which lectures were de-emphasized in favor of facilitation of classroom discussion and cooperative learning.

This way, staff are confidently identifying and meeting the needs of all learners, and evidence of this can be seen from observations of classroom practice, progress and attainment data, the scrutiny of work produced, discussion with teachers, the views of parents / carers as well as the views of the pupil, too.

Many teachers want to ban the popular video game from classrooms, but others are weaving students» passion for it into classroom discussions and assignments.

Oct. 27, 2 p.m. EDT: Tapping the Power of Online PD Social networking and other online tools now provide a full menu of professional development opportunities that range from discussions on Twitter to personal learning networks on Ning and sharing of useful classroom resources on Google +.

Teaching Students to «Go Fourth» Peacefully Go Fourth, an anti-bullying program based on classroom discussions and exchanges among children around the globe, recently brought teachers, parents, and fourth grade students from East Greenwich, Rhode Island, school to Shaoguan, Guandong province, China, on a mission to promote respect for cultural diversity.

The SAC method provides an alternative to the «debate mindset» by shifting the goal from winning classroom discussions to understanding alternative positions and formulating historical syntheses.

(For more differentiated instruction ideas and examples from the classroom, check out this Edutopia group discussion on the topic.)

According to Teach for America spokesperson Takirra Winfield, the program has three major components: discussions on the «history of inequity in the United States»; teaching recruits to view poor children's families and neighborhoods as «assets» to academic achievement, not liabilities (a concept borrowed from African American educational theorists like Lisa Delpit and Gloria Ladson - Billings); and introducing corps members to classroom management tactics.

As we move away from the college model of simple lecture which was the trademark of 1970's style of teaching, we build credible classroom discussions.

The clips I have selected from Bran Neu Dae are humorous but touch on serious issues and often generate good classroom discussions.

• Worksheets allowing students to easily record their own notes from the production • Glossary of terms — with examples uses from the play • Discussion about genre, style and themes • Discuss questions that can be used in the classroom • Example of notes taken whilst watching the play This is a helpful booklet for post-production analysis and can be used in lessons or as a homework task.

The benefits of participating in classroom discussions of literature are numerous and center around cognitive, social and affective dimensions: «From a cognitive standpoint, students may gradually internalize some of the interpretive behaviors that are associated with higher levels of thinking.

The pack includes: Colour pictures of Percy and the animals in the story Black and white pictures of Percy and the animals - great for colouring and art activities Percy's hut picture in the snow and without snow Snowy trees to add to adisplay to make a great snowy scene A number line to 50 on cute robins Alphabet bunting to hang in your classroom - each piece has a picture of one of the animals in the story and the lower case letter Winter clothing flashcards - great for discussion about clothes to wear when it is colder Word flash cards with words relating to the story - each card is decorated with a picture of Percy in the snow Question cards with questions about the story - great to add to a display A long display banner with the title and pictures of Percy and the animals A snowy board game to make and play A dice game to collect the pieces of each animal A worksheet to draw the scene from the window Photographs of snowy scenes - a great addition to any display Winter words - Words of snowflakes about winter A collection of rhymes and songs about winter Number rhyme about snowflakes with rhyme cards, face masks and props for singing the rhyme Snowflake alphabet jigsaws - find the two halves of the snowflakes with upper and lower case letters A collection of playdough mats linked to the story Dress Percy for winter - choose the appropriate clothes for Percy to wear in the snowy weather Colouring pictures of Percy and the animals and the snowy hut Stick puppets of Percy and the animals - great for retelling the story and for making up new stories Face masks in colour and black and white of Percy and the animals A colourful bingo game for the story «One Snowy Night» An A4 word mat with pictures and words relating to the story «Welcome to Percy's hut» large banner - great to use as part of a role play area of Percy's hut A game of snap to make and play Animals footprints in the snow - great to add to a display and for discussion Two different word searches with words and pictures relating to the story Please note: The art work used in these resources has been produced by ourselves.

It requires that our methods instruction expand from discussions about how to teach prescribed content to how to choose the materials we teach in order to prepare secondary students with the skills they need to make and create meaning from the variety of multimodal texts they encounter inside and outside the classroom.

Erikson's McNamee also said more discussion on classroom design should occur within schools, so teachers can create a continuity of experience for children as they move from grade to grade.

Look for the use of underlining to find a discussion of how an insight applies to a teacher leader with a specific kind of release time from classroom teaching.

So when discussions occur about «only» 1 % or 2 % of teachers being exited from the classroom, it is actually 51 % or 52 % early in their careers.

From speed - marking on iPad to multimedia discussions that allow you to upload videos recorded on your phone or tablet, Canvas takes learning way beyond the classroom.

Now I see classrooms filled with animated discussion where students defend their points of view with evidence from the text and I see students showing each other how to solve complex math problems.