Sentences with phrase «linguistic diversity for»

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«The capital of linguistic diversity, not just for the five boroughs, but for the human species, is Queens,» Solnit and Jelly - Schapiro write.

Understanding linguistic diversity among London's schoolchildren is key for the city's future as a «global player», research shows.

«This work depends on devoted field workers with a strong passion for discovering more about linguistic diversity,» explains Niclas Burenhult.

Embedded in the Treaty of Rome is a clause that refers to the «respect for the linguistic and cultural diversity» of the member states.

South Asian genetic landscape, bearing in mind its geographic, linguistic, socio - cultural and skin color diversity, offers an excellent model system to decipher the genetic underpinnings of human skin color variation and for a better understanding of it's evolutionary history.

Linguistic diversity must be taken into account when testing children for speech and language disorders, according to linguistics scholar Dr Madalena Cruz - Ferreira.

«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.

This timely book addresses ways to provide relevant intervention for at - risk learners, with specific attention given to their cultural and linguistic diversity.

10 - 12 — Diversity: The Institute on Cultural and Linguistic Diversity, sponsored by the Northeast and Islands Regional Educational Laboratory, for practitioners, school leaders, staff developers, higher education representatives, and researchers, at Brown University in Providence, R.I. Registration deadline: March 1.

Despite ethnic and linguistic diversity, the country has been able to shoot to the top of economic and educational rankings and work towards its goal of providing stability for its future generations.

This is a reflective tool for candidates to see how «competent» their schools are when addressing issues of racial / ethnic and linguistic diversity.

«Given our linguistic diversity, California should lead the nation in closing equity gaps for English learners,» said Ryan J. Smith, executive director of Ed Trust — West, in a statement.

Perhaps in anticipation of that hearing, the bill underwent some revision this week including a new name, the California Education for a Global Economy Initiative — a move that might better emphasize the state's linguistic diversity as a gift rather than a barrier.

In linguistics courses, teacher candidates need structured opportunities for sustained, research - informed investigations of linguistic diversity in student writing and culturally responsive pedagogical practices.

Graduate degrees are also available for English, reading, linguistic diversity, curriculum studies, and elementary education.

Increasing racial, ethnic, linguistic, socio - economic, and gender diversity in the teacher workforce can have a positive effect for all students, but the impact is even more pronounced when students have a teacher who shares characteristics of their identity.20 For example, teachers of color are often better able to engage students of color, 21 and students of color score higher on standardized tests when taught by teachers of color.22 By holding students of color to a set of high expectations, 23 providing culturally relevant teaching, confronting racism through teaching, and developing trusting relationships with their students, teachers of color can increase other educational outcomes for students of color, such as high school completion and college attendancefor all students, but the impact is even more pronounced when students have a teacher who shares characteristics of their identity.20 For example, teachers of color are often better able to engage students of color, 21 and students of color score higher on standardized tests when taught by teachers of color.22 By holding students of color to a set of high expectations, 23 providing culturally relevant teaching, confronting racism through teaching, and developing trusting relationships with their students, teachers of color can increase other educational outcomes for students of color, such as high school completion and college attendanceFor example, teachers of color are often better able to engage students of color, 21 and students of color score higher on standardized tests when taught by teachers of color.22 By holding students of color to a set of high expectations, 23 providing culturally relevant teaching, confronting racism through teaching, and developing trusting relationships with their students, teachers of color can increase other educational outcomes for students of color, such as high school completion and college attendancefor students of color, such as high school completion and college attendance.24

Dr. Tinajero's rich knowledge and experience in relation to effective educational reform, cultural and linguistic diversity, and school achievement have been key vehicles for effecting positive change at UTEP and in the local community.

To help UNESCO raise awareness about the importance of multilingualism and preserving linguistic diversity, DESIGN 21, an online «social design network» is holding a competition for the official poster of Mother Language Day, on February 21st, 2009.

About Design 21 Founded by Felissimo and UNESCO to inspire and promote design for the greater good, DESIGN 21 has already held several creative competitions to date, ranging from protecting linguistic diversity, to environmental and poverty awareness campaigns.

Stateside, Mr. Vega served as linguistic support and diversity advocate for the UTSA's Office of information technology.

Review of the current cultural and linguistic diversity and cultural competence reporting requirements, minimum standards and benchmarks for Victoria health services project.

There are required core areas of knowledge, skills, and competencies for infant - family and early childhood mental health professionals required for providing services that are responsive to cultural and linguistic diversity.

Cultural and linguistic diversity form a substantial part of the American heritage and should be embraced in early childhood programs for the benefit of children.

The mission of the Latino Interest Forum is to develop awareness, understanding, and specific strategies to meet the developmental and learning successes of Latino children in the U.S. by promoting the professional development of and leadership opportunities for Latino ECE staff and recognizing and celebrating the linguistic and cultural diversities of Latino families and communities.

Prepared by the Centre for International Mental Health (CIMH) this independent report looks at what is known about the mental health of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities in Australia; whether our mental health research pays adequate attention to cultural and linguistic diversity; and whether national data collections support evidence informed mental health policy, practice and reform in multicultural Australia.

Redefining development policies that depart from a vision of equity and that are culturally inappropriate, including respect for the cultural and linguistic diversity of indigenous peoples;

In response to this increased diversity, administrators have the responsibility to value, recognize, plan for, and address cultural and linguistic diversity in their program's values and principles, community assessment, design, staff selection and preparation, curriculum, and all services to support young children and families.