Sentences with phrase «more cultural setting»

Gardner defines intelligence broadly as «the capacity to solve problems or fashion products that are valued in one or more cultural setting.»

According to developmental psychologist Howard Gardner, «People are creative when they can solve problems, create products or raise issues in a domain in a way that is initially novel but is eventually accepted in one or more cultural settings.

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Second, in our present cultural setting the AA emphasis on a physical component in alcoholism is» probably more effective than the concept of psychological causation in reducing the guilt - fear load and facilitating therapeutic change.

To be sure, it took more than a biological theory to set in motion all the cultural forces which were beginning to reshape the ethos of the West in the mid-nineteenth century.

For example, Augustinian Christianity survived beyond its Pelagian, Manichaean, and Donatist rivals chiefly because (in its specific cultural setting) it made more philosophical sense than they did.

So much of what is taught about the Bible is done in the context of the social & cultural setting in which it is delivered though, which could be why it appears to be more complicated than it is.

While Western - type liberal democracies remain one of the most effective and tested forms of government in history, what is needed, globally, is not necessarily a transition to liberal democracy but rather a more careful consideration of the fundamental human quest for dignity, which often bears interpretations that are «endogenous» and adapted to various socio - cultural settings.

Speaking on TV3, Muslim Cleric and Spokesperson for the Office of the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Armeyawo Shaibu expressed some dissatisfaction with the President's response, explaining that, given the cultural and religious setting of the country, the President ought to have been more forthright with the country's stance.

James Oddo launched a dedicated Tourism and Cultural Affairs office Monday that aims to get more tourists to explore Staten Island with high - end hotels and mega-projects on the way such as the Empire Outlets and the New York Wheel set to take over the waterfront.

«The next stage of my research is to conduct interviews with women from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and also recruit more GPs from rural and urban settings to take part in the research,» Ms Young said.

In the end, it's a very well crafted more of the same, where the change in the setting delivers some interesting landscapes and cultural aspects in the narrative.

In addition to Mr. Tarantino's trademark dialogue - heavy, suspense - filled set pieces, there are moments of pure silliness, like a gathering of hooded night riders (led by Don Johnson), and a late escapade (featuring Mr. Tarantino speaking in an Australian accent) that perhaps owes more to Bugs Bunny than to any other cultural archetype.

Dr. Molefi Asante, father of the director, suggests that the holiday was born more out of a cultural crisis than an identity crisis because, historically, African - American school kids have had «two sets of notes, one for the test, one for the truth.»

That being said, six seasons into HBO's Game of Thrones — a cultural phenomenon that plays in no fewer than 170 countries, has inspired countless tattoos and baby namings, and has proved to be the network's most popular show of all time, with a seventh season set to premiere July 16th — it's more than likely that he does.

From the idealised human forms of the Greeks to Assyrian palace reliefs, find out more about sculpture and its use in different cultural settings worldwide.

on what others are doing in elementary or high schools, urban or rural settings, with a science or a more cultural focus.

The curriculum includes cross cultural education, quality child care for infants, teaching and learning in early childhood settings, human development, internship in early childhood education and more.

Existing research efforts have been made to examine the factors contributing to professional development of classroom teachers in culturally and linguistically diverse settings, but most studies (see Garcia et al. 2009) focus more on cultural responsiveness with little attention to the linguistic aspect for teacher development (see Aguirre - Munoz et al. 2008).

The first step in implementing more culturally responsive instruction is recognizing how our own cultural conditioning is reflected in our teaching: how we set up our classroom, establish relationships with students, even how we design and deliver our lessons.

Preventing Suspensions and Expulsions in Early Childhood Settings: A Program Leader's Guide to Supporting All Children's Needs offers «resources on supporting social - emotional development, reducing challenging behavior, recognizing the role of cultural differences and implicit biases, and more.»

It can be extremely daunting as a writer to consider publishing an entire book in this cultural climate — after all, if someone can't stay married to their spouse for more than two months (yes, we're referring to the Kardashians, who admittedly have an amazing marketing strategy set in place.

It might take a little money and effort to set aside more of your budget for eating out, or to take in cultural events instead of cocooning with the tube, but what's the point of putting up with the hassle of living in a big city if you don't do those things?

Bathed in the eternal Greek sun, this eco-friendly destination offers a unique Mediterranean experience that's set against unspoiled nature, rich cultural values, and a history that spans more than 4500 years.

To learn more about Balinese culture, history or people, our Concierge would be delighted to set up a tour or an itinerary complete with the cultural attractions of the island.

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I can think of a few other archetypes that seem more common in Eastern games: martial artists, archers without pets, gunslingers... Again, this may simply be a different set of cultural tropes, and perhaps from the perspective of someone in Asia Western games feel like they have better class choices, but I enjoy the variety.

PrattMWP, an extension campus of Pratt Institute, is located in the midst of Central New York's «Cultural Corridor» in Utica, N.Y. With its modern studios, classrooms, and new residence halls, it provides the optimum learning and living environment for aspiring young artists in urban, yet intimate setting for students who prefer the more tranquil Upstate atmosphere.

Ben White, Chief Economic Correspondent at POLITICO «This fascinating set of essays reminds us that artists are not mysterious figures cloistered in studios but vital cultural contributors working right alongside the rest of us to bring beauty, truth, joy and economic value to a society that needs all of these things more than ever.»

Evans was in residence at the institution in 2006; afterward he crafted the work by combining more than ten thousand images drawn from governmental, corporate, military, commercial, and pop - cultural websites to illustrate a set of loose imaginative narratives.

He ventures that figurative painting allows for more - diverse cultural content — clothing, skin color, setting — than abstraction ever can.

Even more sharply, Robert Smithson in his essay Cultural Confinement stated, «Cultural confinement takes place when a curator imposes his own limits on an art exhibition, rather than asking an artist to set his limits.

A thirty - year veteran of the cultural scene on three continents, Watson has advised art collecting programs in institutional settings and for private residences, as well as assisted more than a hundred major brands in creating unique outreach programs to new audiences.

Wasteland can also be set into a more abstract context, and render the old chestnut of Los Angeles today as a cultural wasteland, or perhaps it could be used to describe the geography of the city and the authentic, dry landscape of Southern California.

Iconic works from ancient civilisations are juxtaposed with striking modern artworks; imposing large - scale paintings and sculptures are set against more intimate, personal images; diverse artistic practices and cultural traditions are compared and contrasted.

This community of more than 275 professional artists is dedicated to creating and exhibiting their fine arts and fine crafts in open studio settings and galleries where the visiting public and the cultural community can meet, learn and interact in the promotion and appreciation of the visual arts.

They've been raised with a particular set of cultural attitudes, which have been reinforced by advertising & mass media, and don't have experience of living outside this box, or of how much more comfortable (IMHO, anyway) it can be.

In a survey of 450 managers in multi-national companies, McKinsey found that effective management of cultural diversity in a global setting was highly correlated with financial success as measured by profit per employee.3 In companies with proficient cross-cultural management, they found that foreign office profits increased through higher productivity, more cross-selling, client expansion, work referrals from other offices, and leveraging of global resources.

I wish to continue my career in the theatre as a sight effect specialist and be able to work with important cultural figures of our community, assist them in any technical inquiry and desire related to the light effects on the stage and become more and more professional in what I do, so that I can eventually originate lighting designs for settings and artists.

The Solution: Set up a job search plan — search and actually spend the necessary time reviewing and comparing side - by - side the requirements to your own qualifications, skills, experiences, cultural fit and more.

Of course, a potential employer cares about more than just a laundry list of skill sets and proficiencies; they want to make sure you're a strong cultural fit for the company and have the personality to succeed in that particular work environment as well.

Civil Engineer — Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for civil engineering and construction projects valued in excess of $ 60 million Develop exposure to varied construction projects with both military and civilian applications Maintain, update, and create GIS and CADD data for use in Public Works civil engineering projects Coordinate data collection and project management with partner agencies and subcontractors Map utilities, environmental features, cultural resources, infrastructure, communication lines, and other features Utilize GPS and conventional surveying techniques to collect thousands of data points for detailed mapping Create and access spatial datasets in ArcSpatial Data Engine Develop and implement new mapping techniques using GIS software decreasing project turnover by 30 % Design and print large scale maps, drawings, and other items for use in engineering projects Set and strictly adhere to project timelines and budgets Manage construction contract negotiations, implementation, and funding Oversee finances identifying and resolving any errors or deviations of project budgets Direct office operations and support staff ensuring efficient, effective, and professional operations Serve as Civil Engineering instructor at the US Air Force Academy Lead classes in advanced GPS equipment operations, mapping, GIS software, and Terrasync data collection Develop new GIS, GPS, CADD curriculum for more than 1,200 cadets Implement instruction in Airfield Damage Assessment, MOS plotting, and combat skills Build and strengthen professional relationships with commanding officers, support staff, and business partners Perform all tasks with poise, integrity, and positivity

As a scholar of cultural safety, I set up a Google alert service in 2015 to help keep me in touch with related discussions, in the media and more widely.

She also suggested more parent involvement in setting up social environments for deaf children, to include language models and to meet their cultural needs.

While experiences differ across Indigenous communities, there was a unified call for better and consistent data, more specialist Indigenous health care workers, better cultural understanding and practice in health settings, and improved engagement with communities.

In particular, it is important to incorporate more cultural and spiritual elements into the daily lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in these settings.

We learn again through translating these experiences into our professional lives, in our case as public health academics, through community research priority setting, embracing the National Health and Medical Research Council's Values and Ethics, promoting two - way knowledge exchange, upholding the Cultural Respect Framework and more.

Seniors want to live in places where there are more entertainment and cultural activities that are closer to the city center or a commercial district in a suburban setting.