Sentences with phrase «intellectual skills in»

The role of a governor is both rewarding and developmental, presenting the opportunity to use existing professional and intellectual skills in a new setting, whilst also having the chance to interact with people from other professional backgrounds and to learn from and with them.

Not exact matches

They possessed incredible intellectual vitality, analytical skills, and contagious energy, yet were approachable and creative in surprising ways.»

Firms in developing countries can not compete either, as they lack the skilled workforce needed to perform these tasks, as well as finding themselves up against issues around the protection of intellectual property.

A skilled intellectual property attorney, Dianna brings experience in the biotechnology, chemistry and shooting sports industries to the firm.

Unfortunately for the Japanese labour markets, as with many other countries, many young intellectuals seek further study elsewhere in countries like the UK that have renowned Universities and research facilities, taking a large portion of the skilled labour force the Japanese markets need, into other areas of work such as research and academia, a less hands on field that benefits the computer science industry on the whole but does not help specific firms achieve their targets directly.

Viner argued that academic departments needed to encourage their students in broader intellectual fields since solving real world problems was likely to involve skills learned in several different disciplines.

Good analysts also need intellectual curiosity, they need the confidence to question conventional thinking, and unless they are only investing their own money, they need great communication skills to give decision - makers the conviction needed to invest in their recommendations.

He clearly bested Al Gore in the debates in 2000, though this was more the result of Gore's own implosion than Bush's skill; and he held his own against John Kerry, whom the liberal media had built up as an intellectual giant.

Studying the humanities offers students «mental empowerment» so that they can go forward in life armed with «a sense of social responsibility» and «intellectual and practical skills that span all areas of study, such as communication, analytical and problem - solving skills, and a demonstrated ability to apply knowledge and skills in real - world settings.»

To be sure, religion is also a field of intellectual inquiry and practical skill, and it is possible and desirable to give instruction in religious history, philosophy, beliefs, and institutions as well as to arrange for practical experience in religious affairs.

While these are properly regarded as special subjects of study and are taught as separate disciplines, skill in reasoning and in the use of language is also a necessary aspect of every other intellectual discipline.

Finally, Michael urges the importance of developing educational procedures to train a special cadre of persons with the intellectual and emotional skills necessary to assist in the process of applying what we know to the task of planning and achieving humanly fulfilling futures.

For serious laborers in the vineyard of the human sciences understand that all social phenomena have very complex roots» they are, as we say, overdetermined» and it takes skill, real acumen, an eye both for detail and the big picture, and, above all, intellectual honesty to explore such matters.

In our new aims of education for the 1980's and beyond, therefore, we shall have to dedicate ourselves to bringing back, among other things, the civilized use of language (both written and oral), a sensitivity to beauty, powers of analytical reasoning, the intellectual vision of ourselves as historical creatures, the ability to cognitively articulate ideas rather than let communication skills courses degenerate into merely «touchie - feelie» experiences of «affirming the other,» and finally, a sensitivity to the nuances, complexities, and ambiguities of meanings.7 In this way, and only in this way, our educational system will equip its students for the future with an intellectual vision comprised of both knowledge and foresightful adaptability to environmental changeIn our new aims of education for the 1980's and beyond, therefore, we shall have to dedicate ourselves to bringing back, among other things, the civilized use of language (both written and oral), a sensitivity to beauty, powers of analytical reasoning, the intellectual vision of ourselves as historical creatures, the ability to cognitively articulate ideas rather than let communication skills courses degenerate into merely «touchie - feelie» experiences of «affirming the other,» and finally, a sensitivity to the nuances, complexities, and ambiguities of meanings.7 In this way, and only in this way, our educational system will equip its students for the future with an intellectual vision comprised of both knowledge and foresightful adaptability to environmental changeIn this way, and only in this way, our educational system will equip its students for the future with an intellectual vision comprised of both knowledge and foresightful adaptability to environmental changein this way, our educational system will equip its students for the future with an intellectual vision comprised of both knowledge and foresightful adaptability to environmental changes.

Wherever and whenever there has been intense intellectual activity in the Church a theological school has arisen, while institutions possessing the external appearance of such schools but devoid of reflective life have quickly revealed themselves as training establishments for the habituation of apprentices in the skills of a clerical trade rather than as theological schools.

Benefiting from discovery and play in our Early Childhood program, skill - building in our Lower School, and rigorous intellectual challenges in the High School, Green Meadow students go on to top colleges, fulfilling careers, and are known for their resilience and creativity.

Eligible activities will include an activity that: contributes to the development of creative skills or expertise in artistic or cultural activities; provides a substantial focus on wilderness and the natural environment; helps children develop and use particular intellectual skills; includes structured interaction among children where supervisors teach or help children develop interpersonal skills; or provides enrichment or tutoring in academic subjects.

A new intellectual skill will be developed in an infant which is called object permanence.

In the first months of life, «an infant's social, emotional and intellectual skills are slowly maturing,» says James McKenna, PhD, a professor of anthropology at the University of Notre Dame and director of the Mother - Baby Behavioral Sleep Laboratory.

Autism is a disorder that includes differences and / or challenges in social communication skills, fine and gross motor skills, speech, and intellectual ability.

Participation in a comprehensive extracurricular and academic program contributes to student development of the social and intellectual skills necessary to become a well - rounded adult.

If he survives his formidable intellectual skills will mean his environmental policies could become a massive political problem for Cameron but his immediate future rests in the hands of the Essex police.

«It's quite a combination of managerial, intellectual and communication skills that are demanded not just of me but of every person in a senior position of research,» he says.

The report called for «easily identifiable happy - to - help staff who have appropriate training and skills to support people with additional needs» and appealed to supermarkets to include communicating with shoppers with intellectual disabilities in their general staff training sessions.

Scientific record - keeping is a basic professional skill for any scientist — but it's especially important in industry, where laboratory records must be robust enough to stand up to an intellectual property challenge.

Francis says employers in industry, the nonprofit sector, and government are clamoring for employees with advanced training in science and mathematics and professional skills in areas such as management, marketing, communication, regulatory affairs, intellectual property, and business ethics.

I've spent the last 5 years of my life acquiring not only the intellectual skills valued in nonresearch environments but also the specific skills that make me uniquely qualified for bench work.

Top on the list are leadership skills, whether for conflict management, handling finances, or negotiating intellectual property rights in an international consortium, these are highly rated assets that can help researchers advance to senior roles.

Some of the greatest moments of intimacy in a relationship come from the simple joys of cooking or exercising together, exchanging intellectual ideas over common readings, learning a new and challenging skill like skiing, sharing spirituality by attending church or meditating, and going on travel adventures.

In actuality, this second part of the experiment was related, offering researchers the opportunity to measure whether participants» intellectual, physical, or interpersonal skills were degraded by concealment.

However, even though an adolescent with good language and cognitive skills may experiment with drinking earlier than his / her less advanced peer, better verbal and intellectual abilities have [also] been found to be protective against developing severe problems with alcohol and other substances in adulthood.»

For someone to be classed as intellectually disabled, it is necessary to demonstrate «significant limitations» in intellectual functioning (usually taken to mean an IQ of 70 or below) and in adaptive behaviour — such as problems with literacy, social skills and the ability to handle money.

Some of these species rival humans and other primates in at least one intellectual skill, however: they recognize the individual faces of their peers.

Still, while virtual schooling holds promise, it remains unclear whether it can do the job of transforming children into young adults with the social and intellectual skills required to function in the world.

Dawkins has become «Darwin's rottweiler» — as Alister McGrath, an Oxford theologian, reminded readers of his recent book, Dawkins» God: Genes, Memes, and the Meaning of Life — so intent on prevailing in intellectual combat that he alienates others and undermines the dazzling quality of his argumentative skills.

«Obviously we need some baseline skill in memorizing things, but I personally have never seen all that much intellectual value in memorizing things,» she says, adding that it is far more important to understand information on a conceptual level.

In Malcolm Gladwell's book Outliers, he investigates why those with the most intellectual or natural talent quite often don't achieve what their abilities promise them, and for the most part his conclusions come down to class, lower class children often aren't exposed to the information and guidance to succeed in this world, and are instilled with distrust of authority, and without the proper skills to work well alongside otherIn Malcolm Gladwell's book Outliers, he investigates why those with the most intellectual or natural talent quite often don't achieve what their abilities promise them, and for the most part his conclusions come down to class, lower class children often aren't exposed to the information and guidance to succeed in this world, and are instilled with distrust of authority, and without the proper skills to work well alongside otherin this world, and are instilled with distrust of authority, and without the proper skills to work well alongside others.

Ready Player One, based on the bestseller of the same name, is a pandering, crassly commercial victory of intellectual property law that's also, in its best moments, grand popcorn entertainment, made with skill and wit and even sincerity.

In the comics, he is Victor von Doom, an intellectual genius, skilled scientist and sorcerer, has a suit of powered armor which grants him a number of powers, and is the ruler of the fictional European country of Latveria.

It provides the country's intellectual infrastructure; the knowledge and skills which will enable us to remain competitive in a global market.»

In addition to foundation skills like reading, writing, and problem solving, the CCL emphasized social and emotional development: «intellectual curiosity, respect, citizenship, and a sense of community.»

In CFE v. New York, Judge Leland DeGrasse ruled that an adequate education included the «foundational skills that students need to become productive citizens capable of civic engagement and sustaining competitive employment,» the «intellectual tools to evaluate complex issues, such as campaign finance reform, tax policy, and global warming,» the ability to «determine questions of fact concerning DNA evidence, statistical analyses, and convoluted financial fraud.»

Benefits of arts education In addition to economic benefits of investment in arts education for students in the primary and secondary sectors there are a plethora of social and intellectual benefits: • encouraging self expression and self awareness • building confidence and self esteem • thinking creatively and conceptually • problem solving • increasing motivation and improving behaviour • developing organisational skills • being able to work collaboratively and independently • developing multiple learning styles • building maturity and appreciation • developing observational skills • raising global awareness and respect for other cultures • promoting literacy through analysis and interpretation • increasing enjoyment and fun in learning • developing spatial and visual skills • encouraging qualitative awareness • seeing different perspectives • openness to subtlety, nuance, flexibility and imaginatiIn addition to economic benefits of investment in arts education for students in the primary and secondary sectors there are a plethora of social and intellectual benefits: • encouraging self expression and self awareness • building confidence and self esteem • thinking creatively and conceptually • problem solving • increasing motivation and improving behaviour • developing organisational skills • being able to work collaboratively and independently • developing multiple learning styles • building maturity and appreciation • developing observational skills • raising global awareness and respect for other cultures • promoting literacy through analysis and interpretation • increasing enjoyment and fun in learning • developing spatial and visual skills • encouraging qualitative awareness • seeing different perspectives • openness to subtlety, nuance, flexibility and imaginatiin arts education for students in the primary and secondary sectors there are a plethora of social and intellectual benefits: • encouraging self expression and self awareness • building confidence and self esteem • thinking creatively and conceptually • problem solving • increasing motivation and improving behaviour • developing organisational skills • being able to work collaboratively and independently • developing multiple learning styles • building maturity and appreciation • developing observational skills • raising global awareness and respect for other cultures • promoting literacy through analysis and interpretation • increasing enjoyment and fun in learning • developing spatial and visual skills • encouraging qualitative awareness • seeing different perspectives • openness to subtlety, nuance, flexibility and imaginatiin the primary and secondary sectors there are a plethora of social and intellectual benefits: • encouraging self expression and self awareness • building confidence and self esteem • thinking creatively and conceptually • problem solving • increasing motivation and improving behaviour • developing organisational skills • being able to work collaboratively and independently • developing multiple learning styles • building maturity and appreciation • developing observational skills • raising global awareness and respect for other cultures • promoting literacy through analysis and interpretation • increasing enjoyment and fun in learning • developing spatial and visual skills • encouraging qualitative awareness • seeing different perspectives • openness to subtlety, nuance, flexibility and imaginatiin learning • developing spatial and visual skills • encouraging qualitative awareness • seeing different perspectives • openness to subtlety, nuance, flexibility and imagination

,» published by the Consortium on Chicago School Research, students whose teachers routinely gave «authentic intellectual assignments» increased their scores on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (a widely used standardized test) by 20 percent more than the average increase in scores nationally.

Most professionals would rather develop their skills online, on their own schedule, at their own pace, than sit in daylong, mind - numbing «workshops» that bring a lot of boredom and frustration but little intellectual stimulation.

This study concluded that «students who received assignments requiring more challenging intellectual work also achieved greater than average gains on the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills in reading and mathematics, and demonstrated higher performance in reading, mathematics, and writing on the Illinois Goals Assessment Program.

The assessment system, which would highlight children's social and emotional maturity and physical and mental well - being as well as their intellectual skills, would be used to chart the nation's progress in meeting the first of the six goals set by the President and the nation's governors.

Teachers can intervene to highlight the intellectual contributions of students with low status (sometimes referred to as «assigning competence»), create learning tasks that require a wide range of skills and abilities, and structure activities in a way that requires participation from everyone.

So are schools where teachers have 120 or more students to get to know (with this 120 shuffled at the end of each semester); where serious learning is broken up into snippets of 50 - minute «subject matter periods» arranged in no intellectually coherent order; where assessment keeps knowledge tightly packaged in separate intellectual domains; where short - term memory work is rated as deserving the highest value at the expense of original, long - term analytic work; and where the intellectual engine of the curriculum comes at most students and teachers as a list of subjects and skills, usually far too long for the careful savoring and devoted practice that leads to deep understanding and worthy habits.

Emotional intelligence is becoming a vital skill in this Digital Age, as important — perhaps more so — than a high degree of intellectual intelligence.