Sentences with phrase «language diversity in»

I hope that the science of bilingualism will strengthen our embrace for language diversity in education and beyond.

The first official survey of language diversity in the Indian subcontinent was carried out by Sir George Abraham Grierson from 1898 to 1928.

Not exact matches

Chipotle seems to have recognized that its board is not diverse enough, as it amended governing charters to incorporate diversity language in March last year.

NorthStar, based in Boston, filed six proposals this year asking companies to adopt language that they would seek greater board diversity.

Augustine writes, «This heavenly city, then, while it sojourns on earth, calls citizens out of all nations, and gathers together a society of pilgrims of all languages, not scrupling about diversities in the manners, laws, and institutions whereby earthly peace is secured and maintained, but recognizing that, however various these are, they all tend to one and the same end of earthly peace.

The problem with «trying to come up with language that enables people of wide diversity and kinds to meet together in one arena» has already be written.

The word as revelation is the Holy Spirit, who manifests himself for the first time at Pentecost in the diversity of words, in the multiplicity of languages reduced to a single understanding.

Because human words are no longer in harmony with the Word of God, languages become separate and then diversity in accordance with their subordination to different realities.

This means, in my understanding, that there should be diversity of belief or non-belief, as well as diversity of expression and language.

Here's what the pontiff said at an interreligious prayer service at Ground Zero during his visit to the United States: «We can and must build unity on the basis of our diversity of languages, cultures, and religions, and lift our voices against everything which would stand in the way of such unity.»

Our focus is not on teaching theological positions — but on exploring language, attitudes, relational postures, fostering hospitality in the midst of diversity etc..

’14 In a future that draws on the diversity and richness of our past cultures, we should not expect one set of symbols and concepts to provide the «religiously correct» language of a global religion.

Diversity of language among humans has provided a richness in human culture not to be undervalued.

That was followed a century later, in 1614, by Brerewood's Enquiries touching the diversity of languages, and religions through the chiefe parts of the world, which ran through some thirteen editions in the seventeenth century, in English, French, and Latin.

The diversity of functions of religious language has also been presented in the writings of anthropologists about myths.

From the beginning, we have encouraged diversity in many areas: skills, ideas, cultures, religions, languages and ideologies.

In India this is hardly possible for quite a few reasons - But I think it's majorly due to the sheer size and the diversity in terms of language, way of thinking, political ideologies and the populatioIn India this is hardly possible for quite a few reasons - But I think it's majorly due to the sheer size and the diversity in terms of language, way of thinking, political ideologies and the populatioin terms of language, way of thinking, political ideologies and the population.

In such a town a sensitive nature feels more acutely than elsewhere the misery caused by language division and sees at every step that the diversity of languages is the first, or at least the most influential, basis for the separation of the human family into groups of enemies.

Amid calls for more integration in New York City's public schools, 19 schools will give priority in admissions for next fall to low - income students or English language learners, joining seven already in a «diversity in admissions» pilot project.

«As a city where more than 300 languages are spoken, London has a proud history of tolerance and diversity and to suggest there are areas where police officers can not go because of radicalisation is simply ridiculous... Crime has been falling steadily both in London and in New York - the only reason I wouldn't go to some parts of New York is the real risk of meeting Donald Trump»

«From becoming the woman to serve as editor and publisher of the largest Spanish - language newspaper in the country, to championing reentry initiatives, to her work as an award - winning producer, Rossana brings a depth and diversity of experience that is second to none.

Cuomo also praised the diversity of the state and the Democratic Party, which he illustrated with a humorous (and perhaps embellished) anecdote: the high number of languages in which he was cursed as he directed traffic after a crane collapse on the Tappan Zee Bridge.

And, while the immigrant share of the population is not as big as in cities like New York or Los Angeles, the diversity of languages spoken can make for its own challenges.

«Ms. Lisella must now commit to the task of expressing, both to our borough and to the world, the great beauty that lies in Queens» diversity of cultures, languages and peoples.»

WHEREAS, the State of New York is best positioned to: (1) understand the ramifications of operating an Exchange within New York's commercial insurance market; (2) consider the unique regional and economic needs of the State's individual and small business health insurance markets; (3) account for the diversity of its population, with its ethnic, cultural and language differences; and (4) decide what benefits will be provided to enrollees in the Exchange, which health plans can participate in the Exchange, what rules should apply to the marketing of products by health plans, and how to operate the Small Business Health Option Program («SHOP») for small businesses;

The genetic studies provide greater context for archaeological evidence found in the Americas: The research shows that the incredible diversity of cultures and languages among the native people of the Americas developed in place.

«The ideal solution would be to measure their skills in their first language to gauge whether the issue is from lack of exposure to English or a general language impairment, but that isn't feasible given the diversity of home languages spoken by children in the UK.

Mark Pagel's hypothesis about the distribution of languages, with the widest diversity found in the tropics, is interesting but I...

Atkinson shows a negative correlation between the number of phonemes in a language and its distance from Africa, and, assuming that phonemic diversity is subject to a serial founder effect, claims that this finding supports an African origin of language.

The diversity of languages in the Americas is like no other continent of the world, with eight times more «isolates» than any other continent.

Meanwhile, other studies have found that language differences restricted gene flow in recent times in Europe, suggesting that cultural barriers might have limited genetic diversity more consistently than occasional local bottlenecks.

It's the diversity in facial expressions, clothing styles, letters and languages that makes them so special.

-- Amor Healing Place is a sacred center where hypnotherapy, life coaching, mindfulness, community meditations in both English and Spanish and Reiki therapy as well as classes are offered serving a diversity of people from different backgrounds and in different languages.

A typical pragmatic humble human soul with a knack for adventure as I have a keen interest in culture, diversity, languages and seeing other cultures to learn from them.

Students can read an age - appropriate short story or magazine article in a second language — preferably the language that they are studying at school — to understand diversity in languages.

When viewed over the diversity of the population of Indonesia is reflected in the number of tribes or ethnic groups are about 300 tribes with 742 languages recorded number of regional languages.

On the level of Countries, Government and politics, such an education shall help understanding each other better, building dialogs and bridges, and gradually evolving towards the concept of unity in diversity, unity without borders, where differences in language, religion, culture, skin - tone or sex would not cast any shadow on our profound and wholly human identity.

In Cupertino, which had too much language diversity to offer native - language instruction, daughter Angelica worked hard to catch up, Torres told Glenn Garvin for a 1998 Reason magazine story, titled «Loco, Completamente Loco.»

As students» diversity in language, background, and needs expands, many dedicated teachers and principals are working harder and harder, and yet, the needle of student learning has moved very little.

Currently, Lesaux is the principal investigator on multiple research projects that look at language diversity and literacy development in urban schools and two studies examining reading comprehension difficulty for Spanish - speakers reading in English.

«With a new global education agenda that prioritizes quality, equity and lifelong learning for all, it is essential to encourage full respect for the use of mother language in teaching and learning, and to promote linguistic diversity.

«The ideal solution would be to measure their skills in their first language to gauge whether the issue is from lack of exposure to English or an underlying language impairment, but that isn't feasible given the diversity of home languages spoken by children in the UK.

The school has diversity of its own to draw on: Including those in the Bilingual Orientation Center, 27 percent of students at Stanford speak English as a second language, 28 percent qualify for free or reduced - cost lunch, and fewer than half the students are white.

Education systems should incorporate multiple ways of learning, combining formal and non-formal, traditional and modern, local and outside languages, local and external teachers; high priority needs to be given to vocational learning, through community - based institutions; content should be focused on enhancing links with nature, culture, and society, encouraging community and collective thinking and working, respecting diversity, and other principles and values described in this section.

Some of the challenges surrounding these activities relate to the complexity of environmental problems, diversity of concepts and language, to counter this, we focus on the implementation of activities in two complementary strategies: accessible language and context.

It centres around conflict and diversity and is suitable for PSHE, Citizenship, IGCSE English as a Second language Speaking and Writing Practice and general use in Assembly or Tutor Time.

Her research interests include language education, language diversity, and multilingualism, in addition to more recent work on democratic and alternative education.

«Analyse how language is used in text A and text B to present views about the nature of language change, diversity and variation.

In an important 2012 paper and in follow - on research published just this year, Rowe found that diversity of words is more predictive of future language skills, especially as a baby grows through toddlerhooIn an important 2012 paper and in follow - on research published just this year, Rowe found that diversity of words is more predictive of future language skills, especially as a baby grows through toddlerhooin follow - on research published just this year, Rowe found that diversity of words is more predictive of future language skills, especially as a baby grows through toddlerhood.

Functions The teacher leader: a) Uses knowledge and understanding of the different backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and languages in the school community to promote effective interactions among colleagues, families, and the larger community; b) Models and teaches effective communication and collaboration skills with families and other stakeholders focused on attaining equitable achievement for students of all backgrounds and circumstances; c) Facilitates colleagues» self - examination of their own understandings of community culture and diversity and how they can develop culturally responsive strategies to enrich the educational experiences of students and achieve high levels of learning for all students; d) Develops a shared understanding among colleagues of the diverse educational needs of families and the community; and e) Collaborates with families, communities, and colleagues to develop comprehensive strategies to address the diverse educational needs of families and the community.