Sentences with phrase «make changes in their classrooms»

Regardless of polarized and heated ideas on education reform, we can not hope to make change in the classroom without first addressing how we raise children.

«She believes innovation happens only when teachers feel empowered to make changes in their classrooms.»

Members of study groups also raised issues, solved problems, and developed action plans related to their focus area to make changes in their classroom reading instruction.

It does appear that the reform effort is helping teachers at one school make changes in their classroom reading instruction according to research - based practices; increased growth in students» reading achievement was observed from Year 1 to Year 2.

Not exact matches

In addition to suing over Clean Power Plan regulations, Pruitt has argued that climate activists should be prosecuted, and that debate over whether climate change is human - made should be encouraged in classrooms and Congress — despite overwhelming scientific evidence that the debate is settleIn addition to suing over Clean Power Plan regulations, Pruitt has argued that climate activists should be prosecuted, and that debate over whether climate change is human - made should be encouraged in classrooms and Congress — despite overwhelming scientific evidence that the debate is settlein classrooms and Congress — despite overwhelming scientific evidence that the debate is settled.

Changing the environment in the classroom made it easier for them to learn.

«Making Health Easier: Healthy Changes Start in Preschool» [external link] is an inspirational video how one preschool teacher brings healthy changes to her classroom through various techniques, including farm to preschool compChanges Start in Preschool» [external link] is an inspirational video how one preschool teacher brings healthy changes to her classroom through various techniques, including farm to preschool compchanges to her classroom through various techniques, including farm to preschool components.

In some ways, making change at the classroom level ought to be the easiest thing to do because there's the least amount of bureaucracy involved.

If we can change our policies and our practices in the classroom, and work with researchers devoted to finding ways to help our children, we can «make a tremendous difference, not only in the lives of individual children and their families, but in our communities and our nation as a whole.»

Their program is wholistically integrated into both the lunchroom and the classroom with a positive track - record in the changes they've made.

State lawmakers earlier this year agreed to a package of education policy changes that linked test scores to evaluations as well as in - classroom observation and made it more difficult for teachers to obtain tenure.

Using scientific literature in the classroom does more than supplement lessons — the articles made available by Science in the Classroom also align with educational standards such as the Framework for K - 12 Science Education, the Common Core, Advanced Placement practices and competencies suggested in Vision & Change in Undergraduate Biology Education, said Shelby Lake, senior program associate of Science in the Classroom.

The researchers say that changing computer science stereotypes to make more students feel welcome in high school classrooms would help recruit more girls to the field, which has one of the lowest percentages of women among STEM fields.

Adoption UK has been campaigning for a better understanding of the issues facing adopted children in schools so we are delighted that the government is to consider a number of changes to make life in the classroom better for adopted children.

Apple made significant changes to the iOS platform with its announcement of iOS 9.3 which bought several education specific features such as allowing for the sharing of devices across several students, a classroom application which will provide in class control of devices, and managed Apple IDs which can be created in bulk and managed by the school district.

With two design thinking practices, you can make small, iterative changes to foster a creative culture in your school or classroom.

The question for my colleague Jo Inglis, Head of Learning & Teaching was «Was it possible to make changes to classroom pedagogy in educational technology?»

Given that school budget cuts, coach costs, changes in the curriculum cycle, staff cover, and health and safety legislation are largely beyond the control of out - of - the - classroom attractions, what exactly can be done to make school trips as painless and pleasurable as possible for those who want to undertake them?

Making this the norm in classroom practice is no easy task: it will require changes at all levels of the system, including to the evidence base, career pathways, leadership capability, and reporting, accountability and governance.

What simple design changes could you make to your classroom environment in light of this research?

As a history teacher, in my own classroom I want to make a change so that there are no invisible people in that space.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry has signed legislation that will make some significant changes in the state's accountability system and budgeting requirements for schools, including tougher high school graduation standards and elimination of a requirement that school districts must spend 65 percent of their operating budgets on classroom instruction.

The average school and classroom designs haven't changed in decades, but some architects maintain that a few renovations could make classrooms more student - centered and lead improvements in test scores.

Despite significant changes in schools» ethnic make - up — particularly recently — high schools are very much the same as they were 50 years ago in the way classrooms are organized and instruction is delivered.

State officials can subvert the law through interpretations that don't conform to its intent; school districts can change their policies without making genuine changes in curriculum; or teachers can ignore the mandates, closing their classroom doors and doing as they please.

Therefore, retraining schemes are vital to make sure that older teachers still feel confident of the latest teaching methods, curriculum changes and technologies used in the classroom — to prevent them from bowing out earlier that they would want to.

The second semester is a chance to hit the reset button and make changes in your management strategies if you haven't yet found ones that work well in your classroom with your students.

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Obviously, it is teachers who make things happen in the classroom, and without them no improvement will be realized, but I agree that the principal's role in the change process is vital.

While this has resulted in real improvements in the classroom, it has also changed the nature of recruitment and sometimes makes it harder for governors to run a recruitment process.

According to the three - year study, which is being conducted by the Santa Monica, Calif. - based RAND Corp., majorities of elementary and middle school science and math teachers in all three states report in surveys that they are making positive changes in the classroom by focusing on their states» academic standards or searching for better teaching methods.

Teachers can, however, promote good listening skills by varying the ways in which they communicate, and by making subtle changes in the classroom setting.

Teach your students about making positive change in the world by connecting with them, discussing real - world problems and multiple perspectives, creating classroom community, and including authentic assessment.

In addition, expert teachers are more likely to be able to respond to the needs of any particular classroom, recognising students who are struggling and changing the way the information is presented in order to make it more understandablIn addition, expert teachers are more likely to be able to respond to the needs of any particular classroom, recognising students who are struggling and changing the way the information is presented in order to make it more understandablin order to make it more understandable.

The major change that I made in the classroom was deciding to get rid of my teacher desk.

09, could change one thing about education, she would make sure that every policymaker, elected official, administrator, or really anyone who makes decisions for children worked at least three years in a diverse, cross-section of classrooms.

Creating an equitable classroom can feel daunting, but I find it helpful to think of small changes that can make a big difference in increasing student voice.

Teachers are arguing that efforts to change student - disciplinary practices — largely in an attempt to address big racial disparities in who gets suspended and expelled — are making their classrooms harder to manage.

Aspiring teachers across the country are set to benefit from a number of changes designed to allow them to begin training, and make a difference in the classroom, more quickly.

Finding the subtleties in behaviour makes your classroom management more intelligent, more human and more likely to effect positive change that is sustained.

Flying under the radar will be the reform choices of the few creative school boards that are willing to make changes in order to reward and retain their best teachers and find ways to devote more money to the classroom.

Some teachers make a difference that goes far beyond the walls of their classroom, touching people around the world in ways those people aren't even aware of, as a recent article on teachers that have changed the world by job search website Adzuna has shown.

By monitoring these areas over a period of time you can soon make small changes to save on bills and you can even use that realtime information in the classroom to teach pupils the principles of energy awareness.

If your school / district is not willing to change their culture just yet, you can still make a major difference in your classroom!

Why not adapt the spelling bee format and hold a «making change money bee in your classroom?

In a student - centered classroom, founded on collaboration, project - based learning and the use of the Web and mobile tools, learning becomes a constant, often virtual, conversation, and students are given the opportunity to learn from mistakes, revisit prior lessons and models and make changes to demonstrate mastery.

With these changes come the obvious need to always make sure that teachers are updated with the skills (or app features) needed in the classroom.

Several years ago, a nutrition professor in Mosso's graduate program assigned her to go back to her classroom and make a change — improve student nutrition.

In addition to the positive results, the academics discuss what it is about lessons in nature that may make the difference, highlighting previous research findings on: the benefits of physical activity (in this study the class walked 200 metres to get to the grassy area); exposure to nature being good for stress and attention; having a break from the classroom and change of scenery (a similar effect to going for recess); and the fact the teachers would also too feel less stressed and benefit from the same change of scenery and a «bit of a breather»In addition to the positive results, the academics discuss what it is about lessons in nature that may make the difference, highlighting previous research findings on: the benefits of physical activity (in this study the class walked 200 metres to get to the grassy area); exposure to nature being good for stress and attention; having a break from the classroom and change of scenery (a similar effect to going for recess); and the fact the teachers would also too feel less stressed and benefit from the same change of scenery and a «bit of a breather»in nature that may make the difference, highlighting previous research findings on: the benefits of physical activity (in this study the class walked 200 metres to get to the grassy area); exposure to nature being good for stress and attention; having a break from the classroom and change of scenery (a similar effect to going for recess); and the fact the teachers would also too feel less stressed and benefit from the same change of scenery and a «bit of a breather»in this study the class walked 200 metres to get to the grassy area); exposure to nature being good for stress and attention; having a break from the classroom and change of scenery (a similar effect to going for recess); and the fact the teachers would also too feel less stressed and benefit from the same change of scenery and a «bit of a breather».

Kids don't learn how to write better via the invisible hand of the market, though I certainly agree that market forces could push public schools to make changes they otherwise would resist — changes that would result in stronger teaching (i.e., instruction) in the classroom.