Sentences with phrase «more global literacy»

If you doubt that Kandel identified the key issue, you can make a simple test: When you hear an objection against a definite content curriculum, say that of cultural insensitivity, or a vast vague need for more global literacy, ask yourself whether any definite proposals for the content of a curriculum follow.

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For attitudes on global warming, political identity is a more important signal than academic acumen or scientific literacy

There are 1.9 million more children in good or outstanding schools than in 2010, 9 out of 10 schools were given this rating at their last inspection and our recent rise up the international rankings for reading and literacy puts England's achievements on a global scale.

What is more, the majority of adult literacy programs are made and implemented by NGOs, and levels of functional literacy remain low for national active population: about 70 % of workers that have basic skills in reading, writing and numeracy are unable to use these skills in an effective and competitive way in a context of global economy.

Rather than engaging students in meaningful content - based learning, an emphasis on helping students develop the digital literacies they will need to be effective contributors in the global economy seems to be the more compelling rationale.

The International Literacy Association (ILA) is a global advocacy and membership organization dedicated to advancing literacy for all through its network of more than 300,000 literacy educators, researchers, and experts across 78 coLiteracy Association (ILA) is a global advocacy and membership organization dedicated to advancing literacy for all through its network of more than 300,000 literacy educators, researchers, and experts across 78 coliteracy for all through its network of more than 300,000 literacy educators, researchers, and experts across 78 coliteracy educators, researchers, and experts across 78 countries.

Settings: Urban, Rural, Suburban School Types: District, Charter Targeted Grades: K - 8 Number of Participating Students: More than 1,000 Number of Participating Teachers: 51 - 200 Curriculum Areas: Global Languages, Literacy, Math

The bias for textual literacy manifests in the many received wisdoms we are subjected to such as the Global Economy which is touted to solve all our problems since it will produce more goods (i.e.happiness) at a lower price.

Regrettably, a scientific literacy is not necessary to hold public office, or to guide the reins of a global corporation: cleverness, cunning, greed, and a lust for power are more potent indicators.