Sentences with phrase «on student learning as»

Research concludes, however, that most assessments are not as focused on student learning as they should be, nor are they effective in gathering reliable facts about whether a leader's behaviors promote the learning agendas of schools and districts.

Full cycles of instructional objectives, student performance, feedback from teachers, and follow - up student performance on similar tasks with the same group of students would provide data to reveal teacher effectiveness on student learning as a result of teacher development.

At the heart of the continuum is National Board Certification, a process designed for teachers to demonstrate, through standards - based evidence, the positive impact they have on student learning as a result of their deep and abiding understanding of students, content knowledge, pedagogical practice, ongoing reflection and participation in learning communities.

And, personally, as much as I think there is a list of things we could or should do, I also believe there is a list of things we need to stop doing, or not start doing, to keep our focus clear and on student learning as our goal.

We need to focus on student learning as our goal as opposed to teaching.

This willingness to modify the program structure may be another expression of the school's focus on student learning as opposed to an ideological commitment to a particular instructional method.

«The most valuable aspect of the workshop was the simple message to focus on student learning as a team, and the DuFours gave us excellent tools and steps to do that.

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Without a central hub for academics to branch out on their work in Canada, deep learning's southbound pioneers served as pied pipers, bringing their students with them, creating a brain drain.

Students as young as 5 learn how to solve difficult math problems, collaborate on complex engineering projects and answer complicated scientific questions.

«The students get paid internships as a way to offset the cost of college, and when they graduate they can say they learned it and actually practiced it on the job.

Students with a growth mindset, on the other hand, didn't care if their mistakes were revealed to their peers; they saw this as inevitable and nothing to be ashamed of, because their goal was to «learn at all times and at all costs.»

Not only did he learn the materials, but he went on to teach as both a student tutor and a teaching assistant at Carnegie Mellon.

He launched UnCollege.org as a resource to help students learn on their own.

2017.02.03 RBC announces 30 Black History Month Student Essay Competition scholarship winners As Canada prepares to celebrate its 150th birthday, RBC asked high school students to reflect on the contribution of black Canadians over the past 150 years and what future generations can learn from them...

Is a cost - effective solution for short - term projects and business cycle peaks Boosts corporate presence on campus Develops a long - term sustainable recruitment strategy, as you can fill full - time roles with past Co-op students Students are pre-screened and go through a competitive application process Contributes to the development of the future work force Supports continuous students Students are pre-screened and go through a competitive application process Contributes to the development of the future work force Supports continuous Students are pre-screened and go through a competitive application process Contributes to the development of the future work force Supports continuous learning

Micro Focus On - demand Digital Learning is provided as a subscription to allow students to access training whenever it is needed.

She notes that «nations such as Japan and Finland have developed excellent curricula that spell out what students are supposed to learn»» and test them on it.

students in social and church placements in their first semester onward; it involved the entire faculty as well as field supervisors in a process of collaborative learning; and it was based on the clinical pastoral education model.

The American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) and the Howard Hughes Medical Insti.tute (HHMI) published a joint report, ti.tled Scientific Foundations for Future Physicians in which they call for increased emphasis on evolution as one of the basic sciences students learn before they come to medical school.

In the 1950s, as books from Carl Rogers came on the scene, serious - minded pastors and theological students devoured his Client - Centered Therapy and learned from it some crucial lessons.

As students learn the basic paradigms and the structure of biblical Hebrew, they will be able to understand and gain access to the wealth of information stored on the CD - ROM and have a fighting chance of maintaining their linguistic skill throughout their ministry.

Four - member student teams, all randomly assigned, from the Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 Packaging with Glass and Metal class participated in the competition, working on the project throughout the semester as they learned about glass packaging.

The introductory networking session for the scholars on Monday afternoon was a fantastic way for students to meet their assigned mentors, who acted as guides, role models and network contacts; we learned of the Crawford Fund programs and affiliated organisations such as RAID, ACIAR and Scope - Global who offer volunteering and post-graduate study opportunities overseas.

Delta Educational Vineyard Takes Shape Students at Clarksburg's Delta High School and Clarksburg Middle School now have the opportunity to get hands - on experience growing grapes as they learn about viticulture and employment opportunities in the region's leading agricultural industry...

Four - member student teams, all randomly assigned, from the Fall 2014 and Spring 2015 Packaging with Glass and Metal class participated in the competition, working on the project throughout the semester as they learned about designing and manufacturing glass bottles and jars.

Four - member student teams from the Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 Packaging with Glass and Metal class participated in the competition, working on the project throughout the semester as they learn about glass packaging.

One of the fundamental beliefs of deeper - learning advocates is that these practices — revising work over and over, with frequent critiques; persisting at long - term projects; dealing with the frustrations of hands - on experimentation — develop not just students» content knowledge and intellectual ability, but their noncognitive capacities as well: what Camille Farrington would call academic perseverance and what others might call grit or resilience.

But as college students, eager to learn and take on the world, we were multi-talented beings, whether it's in athletics, the arts, or technology.

Dr. Cheyney currently directs the International Reproductive Health Laboratory at Oregon State University where she has developed an academic learning community comprised of five undergraduate research assistants, 12 graduate students and one postdoctoral fellow whose research agendas are focused on identifying culturally appropriate ways to improve access to high quality midwifery care as a means of reducing health inequalities for mothers and babies in the U.S and abroad.

South Jackson Elementary School students learned science standards through hands - on food activities, school gardens, and in their greenhouse as part of their farm to school based Scienhancement program.

Parents will find information here that will help them reinforce the healthy lessons students are learning through FUTP60; school nutrition professionals will find helpful fact sheets, and information on earning CEUs, as well as wellness policy resources to benefit the whole school.

As they review and reflect on their progress and improvements to students» health and learning over time, they can better plan future actions.

For example, online schools, such as Minnesota Connections Academy, allow students to learn on their own time while receiving the knowledge of state - certified teachers and challenging curricula.

, such as Minnesota Connections Academy, allow students to learn on their own time while receiving the knowledge of state - certified teachers and challenging curricula.

Social Emotional Development: Students will work on learning to take turns as they demonstrate steps across the floor, regulate their bodies as they engage in dance steps with their grown - up or a peer partner in class.

Successful applications will have an inquiry focus on the promotion of mental well - being as it relates to students» learning, health and development and will connect their work to two overarching questions:

All include a structured curriculum, mostly in formal classroom settings, as well as apprenticeship elements («one on one learning by experience with a mentor having a significant relationship with a student»).

If you are a student, I ask you to please read this article and the links to my other articles on the deadly toxins in processed food and how children as young as ten are developing diabetes, heart disease, learning problems because of poor diet.

TeenLife student, parent and educator members are the first to learn of new developments in the world of experiential learning as well as receive special offers on programs and services that are essential for teen success.

In addition to her more than sixteen years as a coach / cheerleader for Special Olympics in Area 10, Sandy serves on the board for Jacob's Ladder Learning Center, a private school where special needs students learn life skills, and she started a nutritional feeding program for the mentally and physically challenged children who attend Camp Silver Cloud.

We've found that students in FoodCorps schools with more hands - on learning activities are eating triple the amount of fruits and vegetables as students who receive less of that hands - on learning.

His program at Holy Trinity is telling us some important things about kids and school food — namely, that food doesn't need to be «dumbed down» for kids to accept it; that kids implicitly understand when deep care is being put into the preparation of their food and they respond with equal respect; and that improving school food can change kids» attitudes about food outside the school yard gates, as was the case with the student quoted by Chef Boundas who cut back on fast food now that he's eating healthful foods at lunch and learning about nutrition and cooking in Chef Boundas's kitchen.

«John's history as a community leader will further engage and educate the community on the brand new Connect Kids initiative, which involves free access to all fourth - grade students and their families, free field trips for eligible schools, free Learn to Swim lessons for children, the youth conservation corps and various outdoor recreational programs.

Speaking through the State's Deputy Governor, Dr.. Mrs. Idiat Oluranti Adebule, who led other top government officials on the tour, Governor Ambode recalled that at the end of last year, the State Executive Council approved N10billion for the rehabilitation of existing schools as well as the construction of eight new ones, including three model colleges to boost learning experience of students in the State.

«Her dedication to engaging students in a hands - on way, her drive to continue her own learning and growth as an educator and her generosity in sharing best practices with her colleagues makes her the perfect example of a great New York state teacher.»

Around the same amount said they are not confident that Common Core will result in better preparing students to be college or career ready as those who say that the new learning standards are on the right track.

The Siena College poll finds voters are divided over the program, with around the same amount saying they are not confident that Common Core will result in better preparing students to be college or career ready, as those who say that the new learning standards are on the right track.

The current female students of the Institute are embarking on similar paths these stalwarts took during their stay at GIJ as many of them are taking up internship opportunities and chasing excellence as far as the learning of the profession is concerned.

Collins describes it as an alternative education school «based on the understanding that students learn best through experience.»

Whereas Mr. Hayford must have made this irresponsible conclusive statement which can only be based on observation but not one born out of a study, the management and SRC of GIJ must note that as an institution of higher learning, students are to be seen to live according to the ethics of the profession.