Sentences with phrase «increased cultural learning»

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For example, the School Food Initiative set out to improve food on the plate at local public schools, and soon learned that such improvements also required us to influence cultural shifts within school districts as well as increasing food literacy throughout the community.

Lesaux leads a research program that focuses on increasing learning opportunities for students from diverse linguistic, cultural, and economic backgrounds in today's classrooms.

«We must ask what matters most to learn in a world of increasing cultural...

As April is National Poetry Month, here are a few ways to use poetry to increase students» cultural competence and enrich their learning:

The Congressionally mandated report argued that recent increases in attendance at museums and cultural events, in book Americans are learning, are gaining the insights that the humanities offer.»

By strengthening relationships, developing social and emotional skills, using restorative interventions, and increasing cultural awareness, we aim to create a positive climate for learning and address the root causes of suspensions and discipline disparities, leading to greater student engagement and success in school.

It is our intent to promote bilingualism for all, whereby English speaking students also learn a language other than English, to increase literacy in two languages, promote cultural awareness, and provide educational equity and excellence for students in New York State.

a.Encourage leaders to participate in professional learning designed to address the cultural shifts necessary to support increased student voice and choice in the design of learning activities, and the means of demonstrating learning.

A pedagogical objective of this assignment was to increase the interaction among preservice teachers for the purpose of improving the following: (a) their understanding of musical vernacular, genres, and cultures; (b) their appreciation of the relationships among personal, social, and cultural identities; and (c) an introduction to digital learning technologies as a platform for community building.

He also said school leaders have increased community engagement work, stepped up cultural competency efforts and invested more heavily in programs for students learning English.

Participants will understand the value of using art and objects for increasing cultural competencies and critical thinking; experience pre - and post-museum trip activities that can be used to develop observation, deduction, and language skills, explore themes, and reinforce program learning objectives; and share their own ideas / resources for effective museum - based learning.

Additionally, service learning programs and cultural immersion experiences in international settings such as Guyana, Haiti and Kenya will enhance students» sensitivity to diversity and difference, promote learning and sharing of cross-cultural experiences, enhance students» competence in building therapeutic relationships with diverse populations, increase students» awareness of ethics and standards appropriate to professional practice with culturally diverse populations, and expand students» global perspectives of psychological theories and their application to culturally diverse groups.

Each year, we recruit at historically black colleges and universities across the country, keynote or participate in national conferences devoted to increasing inclusion work — including the BOLD Summit at the Galloway School and the NAIS People of Color Conference — and engage in on - site professional development with diversity experts to continue to learn and grow our own cultural competencies.

Irene's mission continues to be focusing on collaborative teacher networks that understand the importance of cultural awareness in teaching and learning to increase student learning.

In addition to the individual organizational efforts, the partners will collaborate on specific activities to increase the number of teachers of color, enhance the cultural competency of their teachers, and participate in structured collaborations to learn from local and national experts and one another.

Some commented that learning about practical strategies they could use in the classroom to increase their students» awareness of diversity and cultural competence was important to them.

This 1:1 technology investment is complemented by a major professional learning focus that represents an important cultural shift across the Board to enable teachers to shift their practice to differentiated instruction, which has resulted in increased student achievement.

In recent years, as collectors increase, and the market expands, there is increasing interest in the South American art scene, but at the same time there is much to be learnt about creative expression and the socio - cultural situation.

Job seekers can increase their chances for consideration by proving past achievements that exemplify an ability to learn, enthusiasm and cultural fit.»

Increased student classroom and extracurricular participation by reconciling diverse student cultural backgrounds and learning styles

• Awarded «Rookie of the Year» award in 1999 for increasing sales from $ 1.4 M to $ 1.8 M. • Achieved 112 % of quota in 2001 and 150 % of quota in 2002, by understanding course objectives, professor research interests, pedagogical approaches, student learning styles and cultural backgrounds.

The Koori Preschool Program works closely with the ACT Child and Family Centres to develop strong partnerships with families, support parent engagement in children's learning, increase enrolment and attendance, and link families with other programs that strengthen community and cultural connections.

Engage judicial officers in cultural learning to increase understanding and appreciation of different cultural backgrounds in order to lay the foundation for other Plan actions to be achieved.