Sentences with phrase «small group discussions take»

Drawing on situated theories of learning and identity, the author argues that mathematics classroom interactions during both whole class and small group discussions take on both learning and positional functions, which become linked through relationships of authority.

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I have taken part in gatherings solely of men — small discussion groups.

Meeting attendees participated in small group discussions in which they identified specific actions members of the Coalition can take within their associations and institutions.

At the same time, trained evaluators took notes about what happened in the classes and identified the various instructional methods used, including faculty lecture, small - group discussions and quiet problem solving.

This could take the form of debates, mock trials, student surveys or interviews, small - group discussions, role plays, teach - ins, or a simpler activity.

The benefits: Whether encouraging lecture course students to take their final exam in small groups or asking seminar students to prepare and lead portions of late semester discussions, Guinier believes collaborative endeavors show students that understanding how to get the answer is as important as getting the answer.

The board's action, taken at the N.A.E.Y.C.»S annual conference here, followed three days of discussions and demonstrations led by the campaign's organizers, a small but vocal group that has been urging the organization to make a more aggressive stand on the salary issue.

As they move from station to station in small groups, they might watch online videos, create a hands - on activity, or take part in teacher - led discussions.

The Café Conversation strategy helps students practice perspective - taking by requiring them to represent a particular point of view in a small - group discussion.

Small - group discussions will take place in the galleries and draw upon the visual evidence offered by each object.

The panel will take place from 11:30 to 1:00, with time afterward for art bloggers to continue the discussion in smaller groups.

We'll then break into smaller groups for a guided discussion in which participants can explore the ideas and develop their own take on them in relation to the exhibition and to contemporary events.

My biggest take - away from the discussion group was remembering that these things are still important to me and that I can still make small changes in my own life to live in accordance with my values and in a way that is more sustainable for the world.

On Wednesday morning, the UK reported that the small group had concluded that the issue of allowing external social science researchers to the study the work of the IPCC needs further discussion, and proposed that the Executive Committee hold an expert meeting in this regard to take place in 2014 and produce a report to inform the work of the Task Group considering the future of the group had concluded that the issue of allowing external social science researchers to the study the work of the IPCC needs further discussion, and proposed that the Executive Committee hold an expert meeting in this regard to take place in 2014 and produce a report to inform the work of the Task Group considering the future of the Group considering the future of the IPCC.

Media accounts and policy discussions of oil sands and Keystone XL usually portray the adversaries as David vs. Goliath: small, underfunded environmental pressure groups taking on big, wealthy corporations.

This session begins with presentations from those who have taken bold steps to advance unbundling, followed by small group discussions about ways to encourage practitioners to provide these services and potential clients to seek them out.

Classes are kept small which allows students to contribute to group discussions and confidently take part in all activities.