Sentences with phrase «importance of academic knowledge»

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Though often mistaken as one man's prescription for what should be taught in school, Cultural Literacy was a pioneering study of the history of education theory as applied in our schools — and it came to the rather damning conclusion that those schools had wrongly forsaken the importance of transmitting knowledge in the classroom; the academic failures were not the result of moral or character imperfections but of knowledge deficits.

«College and Career Readiness: The Importance of Early Learning» by Chrys Dougherty This short but powerful report by an ACT principal research scientist shows the importance of a knowledge - rich, well - rounded curriculum through which all students master basic skills while also building an academic foundation in the earImportance of Early Learning» by Chrys Dougherty This short but powerful report by an ACT principal research scientist shows the importance of a knowledge - rich, well - rounded curriculum through which all students master basic skills while also building an academic foundation in the earimportance of a knowledge - rich, well - rounded curriculum through which all students master basic skills while also building an academic foundation in the early grades.

I was insisting on the primacy of subject knowledge and the importance of an academic bedrock when many latter - day evangelists were negotiating their way around a Wagon Wheel.

Federations, law firms, and students alike are calling for more training in core competencies that go beyond theoretical knowledge, highlighting the importance of skills development through clinical experiential learning opportunities as part of the academic studies.