The college's distinguished professors and their graduate students aggressively pursue vital, interdisciplinary research that is helping to transform teaching and learning, education policy, and
leadership in all education disciplines.
Not exact matches
Damian Hinds, the
education secretary, said armed forces veterans have «a wealth of experience and expertise that can be shared
in the classroom, teaching pupils the knowledge they need to succeed alongside vital skills such as
leadership and self -
discipline».
Using one case study from sports (the Vancouver Giants hockey team) and one from
education (Hackney Schools Borough
in London, England), the authors illustrate how the six components of uplifting
leadership combine the hard and soft skills that are often set against each other
in traditional
leadership practice: counterintuitive thinking combined with
disciplined application; dreaming with determination; collaboration with competition; metrics with meaning; pushing and pulling people into change; and long - term sustainability with short - term success.
• Identify specific student groups whose needs are not being met; • Work closely with principals and teachers to change adult behavior and provide conditions
in which students who have historically struggled can thrive; • Change system policies and practices that are barriers to students» success — school
discipline and access to culturally relevant pedagogy are two key areas; • Engage parents to become involved
in their children's
education and empower them to be advocates; • Work with students through teachers and mentors to cultivate deep relationships and trust; • Provide students with
leadership and advocacy opportunities to build agency.