Not exact matches
Malcolm Gladwell's Outliers, the book that popularized the idea that mastery in a given field takes at least 10,000 hours of
practice, had just come out, as had Geoff Colvin's Talent is Overrated and Daniel Coyle's The Talent Code, both of
which emphasized the role of dedicated
practice (and discounted natural - born talent) in
excellence.
David Brooks» recent column on genius,
which offered a portrait of the Mozart who excelled by logging his ten thousand hours of rote
practice to get on sooner to the good stuff, seemed to gibe poorly with not only our romantic understanding of unique human
excellence but our practical....
It will institutionalize
practices by
which to select who participates in teaching and learning and by
which to hold them accountable for the relative
excellence with
which they engage in those
practices.
For MacIntyre, the
practices necessary for training in practical reason through
which we acquire the ability to act intelligibly requires the systematic growth of human potential by acquired
excellence that can not help but challenge the character of modern moral
practice and theory.
Note secondly a deep irony in the «Berlin» type of
excellence in theological education: Although what makes it properly «theological» is its goal (as «professional» education) of nurturing the health of the church by preparing for it excellent leadership, what entitles it to a home in the wissenschaftlich education it needs is the rather different goal of nurturing the health of society as a whole (for
which professional church leadership is a «necessary
practice»).
Each attempt stands on its own, until the point at
which practice predisposes us to recognize and seek
excellence in little ways, and to realize that our battles are won in the smallest of details.
The Chartered College of Teaching aims to be a voluntary, teacher - led organisation
which will support professional development, share evidence - based
practice, and recognise
excellence.
The Chartered College of Teaching,
which was first proposed in 2012, aims to be a voluntary, teacher - led organisation
which will support professional development, promote and share evidence - informed
practice, and recognise
excellence.
A key purpose of the Oct. 11 - 13 conference, according to the preliminary agenda, is to improve the education of teachers by creating an organization of institutions «that will obligate themselves to standards and
practices which promote
excellence.»
Ros say that the years of experience working within a local authority, together with the entrepreneurial zeal
which she and Anna share makes for
excellence in HR
practice, leading to better outcomes for students.
It also allows teachers and supervisors to identify areas of
excellence in
practice for
which teachers can serve as models for their peers.
The Institute combines excellent professional
practice with high quality research into the education and development of the broader educational workforce, and is now a major centre of
excellence in continuing professional development and research,
which enables it to support all learners — and those who work with them — both within and outside the classroom.
AAHA accreditation: The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), the accrediting body for companion animal hospitals in the U.S. and Canada, regularly evaluates veterinary
practices on approximately 900 standards of veterinary
excellence,
which means they are recognized among the finest in the industry.
Jessica cares deeply about maintaining a standard of
excellence in our
practice,
which shows through in her dedication and hard work.
The Gallery is a permanent regional art gallery in
which the facility and programs centre on
excellence in visual arts
practice with a strong educational focus.The Gallery is located in the converted 1970s former library building, Felicity House, Caloundra.
Works are sought that show
excellence and innovation within contemporary art developments, and
which represent a signal moment of achievement with the artist's
practice and capture a moment in time of Irish culture.
This year The Lawyer is celebrating the twentieth year of its annual awards
which commends
excellence in the profession across private
practice, the public sector, commerce and industry, and the Bar.
We also hold the Law Society quality standard Lexcel,
which recognises
excellence in legal
practice management and
excellence in client care.
Our departed partner Jay Wheeler trained and mentored Mr. Fitzgerald, and he set the standard for integrity and
excellence which we work to meet every day in the
practice of law.
He is also a member of Primerus,
which is committed to
excellence, civility and professionalism in the
practice of law.
Kiley's family history and his father's tradition of
excellence combined with his love for cases in
which an average person who had been needlessly injured or had lost a loved one due to someone's negligence could hold even the rich and powerful accountable for their wrongful acts led him to his current law
practice.