Sentences with phrase «of teacher ability»

Many teachers have long opposed using test scores in their evaluations, saying test scores are unreliable measures of teacher ability.

The findings might have been strengthened if measures of teacher ability had been included in the analysis, because the alternatively certified teachers in the study, from Teach For America (TFA) and the NYC Teaching Fellows program, represent high - achieving students from the nation's elite universities.

Not exact matches

Her high school teachers remember a mix of precociousness and humility — and an ability to multi-task at a very young age.

With the great success enjoyed by SQC in Japan, and through his own abilities as a teacher and promoter of quality control and related management approaches, Deming became the iconic figure in the field, the «father of quality control.»

Frances, At least in Canada, the ability to arrange for deferred compensation schemes is limited by various provisions of the Tax Act which prevent the deferral of income into future years in most circumstances (there are exceptions, for example, for teachers who take, for example 3 years of salary over 4 years and take a year's sabatical or for various incentive compensation schemes, although I doubt those would work for athletes).

He says, «Nobody learned anything by hearing themselves talk, or speak,» and he goes on to say, «The ability to lock in and listen is a skill that has served me well in life,» says Branson, «Although, it seems to be a dying art, I believe that listening is one of the most important skills for any teacher, parent, leader, entrepreneur, or just about anyone who has a pulse.»

Some sympathy has to go to the teachers who usually have to teach in overcrowded and very mixed abilities of students and little ability or limited latitude to discipline.

The Sutton Trust has found excessive praise or grouping students by their ability doesn't aid learning, and that a teacher's knowledge of a subject is more likely to make a difference.

The ability of teachers to resist external social class demands is greatly enhanced by their own success in becoming professionally competent and organized along professional lines.

Furthermore, just as comprehensive schools are desirable as a solvent of social class lines, so classes with students of differing abilities are valuable, provided the classes can be internally organized so as to let students proceed at their own pace, with enrichment through greater depth and scope of materials independently mastered by the most able students, and with special assistance by the teacher for the less able.

In a church nearby the primary teacher was not the senior pastor — at first I thought it strange, but then I realized that the senior pastor had simply recognized a gifted individual and choose to leverage their abilities, while focusing on other aspects of the ministry.

He had lost his ability to communicate effectively, and communication, as in being a teacher, is the first responsibility of a bishop.

I SWEAR in the presence of the Almighty and before my family, my teachers, and my peers that according to my ability and judgment I will keep this Oath and Stipulation: TO RECKON all who have taught me this art equally dear to me as my parents and in the same spirit and dedication to impart a knowledge of the art of medicine to others.

But when the Christian learns virtue from Christ, the teacher is much less limited than a math professor in his ability to stoke the flames of love.

The teacher gives of his knowledge, of his ability; the master gives himself.

As with all textbooks, the effectiveness of this one will depend most on the abilities of teachers.

The winner must demonstrate exceptional ability as a teacher at an at accredited college or university, be an active teacher when nominated with not less than a total of 10 years of active teaching preceding, and have been a member of the American Dairy Science Association for at least five years.

With many years» experience communicating effectively with teachers and students, Kids Media has a comprehensive knowledge of educational technology (computers and interactive whiteboards in classrooms), teacher culture, classroom dynamics and the various learning levels and abilities of students.

As Dweck's work on mindsets has been covered in popular press in recent years, parents and teachers seem to be more aware of the implications of showering praise for ability on children.

Whether it's small class size, a nurturing family environment or the ability for teachers to foster the love of learning, many families choose private school as a way to enhance the learning of their littlest family members.

Parents of achieving youngsters are involved with school, work with teachers when problems occur and tend to see failure as a lack of effort, not lack of ability or bad luck.

If you were to brainstorm factors related to tweens» academic achievement, you might think of the quality of their school, their teacher's credentials, their inherent ability, and your involvement in their schoolwork.

Our comprehensive adapted educational programming is taught by our trained teacher naturalists, who ensure that our programming is inclusive for a broad range of abilities.

Jillian's unique background as a Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist (CPMT), Infant Massage Teacher (CIMT), and training in Adaptive Watsu ® and International Aquatic Therapy Techniques, equips her with vital knowledge of indications, contraindications, and considerations to massage and work with children of all shapes, sizes, ages, and abilities.

Prior to joining the Brooklyn faculty in 2016, she was a member of the faculty for nine years at The Waldorf School of Garden City, where she served as a class teacher, mentor, and lower school chair, and where her ability to plan, organize, and maintain a high level of executive functioning skills, within both her personal class preparation and her classes themselves, were highly recognized.

Admission is based on a review of many factors, including strong prior academic performance, positive teacher reports, a successful interview at our School, and the student's ability to give something back to our School community.

If your child's teacher has an idea of your child's abilities and limitations before the school year begins, it will enable the teacher to potentially build upon those strengths and work on those weaknesses throughout the year.

In fact, some teachers and school staff worry so deeply about the negative impact of AP courses and feel so strongly that it thwarts their ability to develop deep thinkers and engaged learners, they've dropped their AP program in favor of home grown honors / advanced courses that are not affiliated with AP testing...

There are STEM - inspired programs for learners of all ages and abilities, and they are guaranteed to help your child overcome the summer slump that parents and teachers fear.

She holds a doctoral degree in Learning Dis / Abilities from Teachers College, Columbia University and is the mother of four children.

Many coaches and PE teachers are well aware of this and will take measures to create teams of similar playing abilities and size.

Knowledge and ability to teach science, nature, and environmental education content to a diverse population of learners, especially teachers.

Knowledge of and ability to present general science, nature, and environmental education content to a diverse population of learners, including students and teachers.

When teachers and schools are able to convey both of those messages at the same time, that you belong here and this is a place where you are welcome, but also that I have high expectations for your ability to achieve things, and I'm going to give you the right kind of help and support for you to breach those high expectations, those two toolboxes combine to be what is most motivating and inspiring to kids.

They make it clear that unless the preparation provided to teachers and the consultations we provide to parents are grounded in some form of definitional consensus, our field will undermine its ability to play a greater role at the table of school reform and policy development.

Breastfed children had higher mean scores on tests of cognitive ability; performed better on standardized tests of reading, mathematics, and scholastic ability; were rated as performing better in reading and mathematics by their class teachers; had higher levels of achievement in school - leaving examinations; and less often left school without educational qualifications.

However, even after control for confounding and selection factors associated with infant feeding practices, increasing duration of breastfeeding was associated with small but significant increases in scores on standardized tests of ability and achievement, teacher ratings of classroom performance, and greater success at high school.

The design of this study made it possible to examine 1) the extent to which benefits of breastfeeding on cognitive ability and achievement were evident throughout middle childhood, adolescence, and into young adulthood; and 2) the extent to which breastfeeding was related to a range of indices of academic achievement that included performance on standardized tests, teacher ratings of academic achievement, and levels of success in examinations on leaving school.

Over the period from 8 to 18 years, sample members were assessed on a range of measures of cognitive and academic outcomes including measures of child intelligence quotient; teacher ratings of school performance; standardized tests of reading comprehension, mathematics, and scholastic ability; pass rates in school leaving examinations; and leaving school without qualifications.

Table 1 shows clear and highly significant (P <.0001) tendencies for increasing duration of breastfeeding to be associated with higher scores on measures of cognitive ability, teacher ratings of performance, standardized tests of achievement, better grades in School Certificate examinations, and lower percentages of children leaving school without qualifications.

On average, children who were breastfed for ≥ 8 months 1) scored between 0.35 and 0.59 SD units higher on standardized tests of ability or achievement and teacher ratings of school performance than children who were not breastfed, and 2) were considerably less likely than nonbreastfed children to leave school without qualifications (relative risk = 0.38; 95 % CI: 0.25, 0.59).

Waldorf teacher education at Sunbridge Institute includes a deep exploration of child and human development; development of a teacher's contemplative capacities; exploration of pedagogical approaches and skills; studies in the arts; courses that develop abilities for working in a group of colleagues; and practical learning or mentored teaching in the classroom with experienced teachers.

An example of a statement reflecting expectations for a child in a child care program might be: «We believe that all children should have the opportunity to learn from peers of all abilities, and to serve as teachers for their peers.»

I feel confident in my abilities as a teacher to teach a pregnant woman because of the many opportunities we were given to teach on actual pregnant women.

Tiffany Maqubela As a yoga teacher, she hopes to contribute to the diversity of instructors and encourage all people, regardless of size, age, ability, or color, to feel a part of the world of yoga.

As a teacher, I have the ability to create a classroom environment of belonging and intellectual challenge.

Associations Between Duration of Breastfeeding and Measures of Cognitive Ability, Teacher Ratings of School Performance, Standardized Tests of Achievement, and High School Success After Adjustment for Covariates

Associations Between Duration of Breastfeeding and Measures of Cognitive Ability, Teacher Ratings of School Performance, Standardized Tests of Achievement, and High School Success

Examples of accommodations include the ability to complete a test a different way / format, use of verbal intermediaries, and ability to request special accommodations in regard to school placement (teachers, friend in the class, etc.).

· nearly half (44 %) of teachers reported that pupils» ability to learn is compromised when classroom temperatures exceed 24 degrees.