Sentences with phrase «student social functioning»

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Lula Ymca Kids Time emphasizes a balance of intellectual and social development for students to learn and function independently throughout their lives.

His responsibilities include advocating for students, assessing the social and emotional functioning of students and ensuring that all aspects of student individualized education plans are met.

Bodnar, Waters, and Brian each helped start student - veteran groups on their campuses that provide benefits counseling, mentoring, tutoring, and occasional social functions.

At universities, affinity groups serve primarily a social and networking function, providing a source of support and community for participating students and faculty.

But the researchers found «no significant difference» in either physical or psycho - social function in students who'd had a concussion, versus those who hadn't.

Just «feeling felt» by another person builds cognitive function, and bus drivers can often see environments, patterns of behavior, and aspects of a student's social and personal life that may be difficult to detect and understand in the classroom.

The court concluded that an adequate education requires among other things «sufficient oral and written communication skills» for functioning «in a complex and rapidly changing civilization,» «sufficient knowledge of economic, social and political systems to enable the student to make informed choices,» and a «sufficient grounding in the arts to enable each student to appreciate his or her cultural and historical heritage.»

The stimulation of these networks during the ages of their rapid development strongly influences the development of the executive functions — the social - emotional control and the highest thinking skillsets that today's students will carry with them as they leave school and become adults.

Social skills and emotional adjustment are strong predictors of students» academic performance and their effective functioning as adults.

Unfamiliar with symbolism - laden allegory, and without knowing how allegories function as social critiques, most students manage only a surface - level comprehension of the text, missing the opportunity to explore the larger ideas of human capability and culpability.

«It's an opportunity to talk about social - emotional learning, moral development, responsibility for others, standing up and having courage, and also an opportunity to talk about the way schools function and what we are doing and not doing to prepare adults to connect to students and to be helpful to them around peer troubles.

In my mind, what is truly distinctive about these schools is how deeply invested they are in fostering the social development of their students, many of whom are reared in homes and communities that are dysfunctional and unsupportive in ways that undermine the youngsters» ability to function well in school, much less in life.

Subsequently, pastoral care has taken on a more inclusive function, one that is inextricably linked with teaching and learning and the structural organisation of the school - promoting students» personal and social development and fostering positive attitudes.

These capacities, while quite vague, put the focus directly on the skills of students (e.g., sufficient oral and written communication skills to enable the student to function in a complex and rapidly changing civilization; sufficient knowledge of economic, social, and political decisions to enable the student to make informed choices;...).

Students develop a broad foundation in higher education administration, including insight into historical / contemporary perspectives, current issues, governance, legal issues, and social and personnel functions of higher education.

They are exploring the role of social - emotional wellness, identity affirmation, and executive functioning in service of preparing students to solve complex problems and make positive change in their communities.

Integrating technology into the social studies methods course was not simply a function of adapting the technology for student learning.

Abstract: Across the country, states are pushing to close their small rural schools with the mistaken hope of saving money, in spite of overwhelming evidence that smaller schools are beneficial for students, and that they frequently function as the glue that binds together small communities, serving as their economic and social hub.

Strong technical skills, particularly in integrating technology in the classroom to drive academic achievement Demonstrated volunteer or community service At least one (or more) of the following: o National Board Certificationo TAP Experience (sign on bonus for TAP certification) o Core Knowledge Experienceo Experience with Blended Learningo At least two years of successful teaching in an urban environment ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS: An Elementary School teacher is required to perform the following duties: Plan and implement a blended learning environment, providing direct and indirect instruction in the areas of Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, Health, and Mathematics based on state standards Participation in all TAP requirements, focusing on data - driven instruction Create inviting, innovative and engaging learning environment that develops student critical thinking and problem solving skills Prepare students for strong academic achievement and passing of all required assessments Communicate regularly with parents Continually assess student progress toward mastery of standards and keep students and parents well informed of student progress by collecting and tracking data, providing daily feedback, weekly assessments, and occasional parent / teacher conferences Work with the Special Education teachers and administration to serve special needs students in the classroom Attend all grade level and staff meetings and attend designated school functions outside of school hours Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom you are responsible Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff Perform necessary duties including but not limited to morning, lunch, dismissal, and after - school duties Preforms other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the principal Dress professionally and uphold all schoolFUNCTIONS: An Elementary School teacher is required to perform the following duties: Plan and implement a blended learning environment, providing direct and indirect instruction in the areas of Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, Health, and Mathematics based on state standards Participation in all TAP requirements, focusing on data - driven instruction Create inviting, innovative and engaging learning environment that develops student critical thinking and problem solving skills Prepare students for strong academic achievement and passing of all required assessments Communicate regularly with parents Continually assess student progress toward mastery of standards and keep students and parents well informed of student progress by collecting and tracking data, providing daily feedback, weekly assessments, and occasional parent / teacher conferences Work with the Special Education teachers and administration to serve special needs students in the classroom Attend all grade level and staff meetings and attend designated school functions outside of school hours Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom you are responsible Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff Perform necessary duties including but not limited to morning, lunch, dismissal, and after - school duties Preforms other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the principal Dress professionally and uphold all schoolfunctions outside of school hours Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom you are responsible Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff Perform necessary duties including but not limited to morning, lunch, dismissal, and after - school duties Preforms other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the principal Dress professionally and uphold all school policies

The Second Step Program helps teachers develop these skills in children as early as preschool and helps students enter kindergarten with executive - function, self - regulation, and social - emotional skills.

School psychologist — A person licensed by the Board of Psychology to practice school psychology with demonstrated competencies in assessing students» cognitive abilities, academic performance, interpersonal emotional / social functioning and sensory - motor functioning, as well as the understanding of the knowledge, skills, and processes for direct and indirect interventions.

Schools serving students with ASD often must address the impact of this developmental disability on social skills, communication skills and behavior functioning.

Strategies like peer tutoring, class meetings, and engineering positive social occasions can help many students labeled ADD / ADHD learn new social skills and, at the same time, discover new social contexts within which they can function positively as the unique human beings they are.

But, today's students have transformed their classrooms into career launch pads — building functioning robots, traveling abroad to learn, and leading the call for social change,» shared Maya Bugg, chief executive officer, Tennessee Charter School Center.

-- Matt Trask, a secondary senior physics teacher is having students make musical instruments to learn about wavelength — Kelly Skehill using design and software for students to apply calculus models to create new pop bottle designs — teachers are using technology to capture assessment information during the learning process — one particular good example at PJ Elementary — Kindergarten teacher (Sonia Southam) using iPads to engage parents and transform communication by capturing daily learning and sharing immediately via email with parents — the creation of Gleneagles Learning Lab Open House to showcase the process of learning — a teacher created Social Dynamics course for students with high functioning autism — the creation of an outdoor learning program for grades 6/7 students at Bowen Island Community School (Scott Slater created) that has students blending in - class and outdoor learning experiences

Additionally, the social component of gamified learning, whereby students gamify in groups, leads to loads of benefits on the brain function.

Still, when comparing language, social interaction and function at home with typically developing same aged peers, the Vineland provides the special educator with a view of what the student's social, functional and pre-academic needs are.

Grade retention that results from narrow measures of academic preparedness can increase student risk for problems in school, including increased drop - out rates, and even when the student is promoted, the use of such assessments to sort students creates tracks within grade levels that reflect racial, ethnic, and social - class differences and that function to direct entire categories of students toward low - wage jobs or incarceration.

Often, students are impacted in the areas of organization / executive functioning, social emotional learning, and / or attention.

If the findings of this study are representative of social studies education and classrooms, then it appears that computers continue to serve the primary function of facilitating students» access to content and remain somewhat relegated to being an appendage to traditional classroom materials.

Functions The teacher leader: a) Collaborates with colleagues and school administrators to plan professional learning that is team - based, job - embedded, sustained over time, aligned with content standards, and linked to school / district improvement goals; b) Uses information about adult learning to respond to the diverse learning needs of colleagues by identifying, promoting, and facilitating varied and differentiated professional learning; c) Facilitates professional learning among colleagues; d) Identifies and uses appropriate technologies to promote collaborative and differentiated professional learning; e) Works with colleagues to collect, analyze, and disseminate data related to the quality of professional learning and its effect on teaching and student learning; f) Advocates for sufficient preparation, time, and support for colleagues to work in teams to engage in job - embedded professional learning; g) Provides constructive feedback to colleagues to strengthen teaching practice and improve student learning; and h) Uses information about emerging education, economic, and social trends in planning and facilitating professional learning.

To facilitate those relationships, the panel suggested increasing the numbers of school counselors and mental health professionals who serve students; freeing those professionals from other administrative responsibilities so that they can focus on the core functions of their jobs; placing more school resource officers in schools; and training educators to create healthy school climates, use positive behavioral intervention and supports, and promote students» social and emotional skills.

Functions The teacher leader: a) Facilitates the collection, analysis, and use of classroom - and school - based data to identify opportunities to improve curriculum, instruction, assessment, school organization, and school culture; b) Engages in reflective dialog with colleagues based on observation of instruction, student work, and assessment data and helps make connections to research - based effective practices; c) Supports colleagues» individual and collective reflection and professional growth by serving in roles such as mentor, coach, and content facilitator; d) Serves as a team leader to harness the skills, expertise, and knowledge of colleagues to address curricular expectations and student learning needs; e) Uses knowledge of existing and emerging technologies to guide colleagues in helping students skillfully and appropriately navigate the universe of knowledge available on the Internet, use social media to promote collaborative learning, and connect with people and resources around the globe; and f) Promotes instructional strategies that address issues of diversity and equity in the classroom and ensures that individual student learning needs remain the central focus of instruction.

Nathaniel, 14, a high - functioning «Aspie» who can solve mathematical problems that elude graduate students, struggles with social interactions and gaining his father's acceptance.

There's also a nice summary of the roles and functions of psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers under the «I'm feeling overwhelmed» concern and a self - care assessment worksheet helps students to «make yourself a priority.»

38 At the same time, however, «lawyers are themselves social actors, functioning within rather than above the perpetual clash» of interests.39 This private - interest role represents the more familiar view of lawyers as zealous advocates for their clients.40 The case - dialogue method, the Report argues, serves to prepare students for their role as private - interest advocates, which is only one side of their dual roles.

33 To function effectively in the case - dialogue approach, students are often forced to separate their personal sense of fairness and justice from their understanding of legal rules and principles.34 In other words, exclusive reliance on the case - dialogue method fragments legal education.35 Traditional legal education, therefore, emphasizes the abstract and technical aspect of legal practice at the expense of a more holistic vision of the attorney as both private advocate and social regulator.36

The Stuart H. Smith Law Clinic and Center for Social Justice is a fully functioning live - client legal clinic which allows third - year law students the opportunity to represent indigent clients under the supervision of experienced attorneys.

These stories and glimpses into the worlds of clients at the clinic may function as «disorienting moments» for law students who find that their conceptions of justice and the role of law in achieving social justice have been challenged through their clinical experiences.

Florida State University has lifted its ban on alcohol and social functions by fraternities, sororities and student organizations, months after the death of a fraternity pledge at an off - campus party.

His / her functions also involve organizing and coordinating students during social activities and field trips.

Managed a caseload of 160 students with 13 types of disabilities to ensure services met students» needs according to academic, social / emotional and cognitive levels of functioning.

Students will examine the historical, social, and technological factors that contribute to understanding the function and meaning of art in this course.

5th Grade Teacher, 2003 — 2008 Provided students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth, enabling students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Nicholls State University 08/2004 — 05/2006 Resident Assistant • Oversaw residential facilities ensuring safe, organized, and productive living conditions • Provided advice and guidance to students concerning academic, social, and personal issues • Developed and implemented educational programs in accordance with University goals • Documented and resolved conflicts between students ensuring positive outcomes • Maintained strong grade point average while completing duties and exceeding expectations • Performed administrative functions as needed including data processing, filing, and scheduling

Professional Duties & Responsibilities Managed full lifecycle recruiting for multi-national, luxury hotel company Conducted strategic sourcing, job posting, application review, candidate prescreening, and new hire paperwork ensuring professional operations Led new employee orientation instilling company goals and mission Established and maintained all confidential human resource records Scheduled interviews between applicants and senior management Performed administrative office functions including data entry, answering phones, and ordering of office supplies Taught students of varying backgrounds and abilities garnering valuable insight into human interaction, leadership, and effective issue resolution Served as a resource for students and families offering guidance for educational, social, and personal challenges

Priority for service is given to students experiencing life crises or difficulty functioning due to mental health issues or mental illness, being affected in some way by violence and / or abuse and a need for social training.

That would be my idea of a highly functioning social work student.»

Contributions of parental attachment and family structure to the social and psychological functioning of first - year college students.

In fact, broad skill areas such as executive functioning, emotional regulation, self - care, and social functioning can often help make accurate predictions of levels of collegiate success, the student's response to stress, and the methods in which they may cope with the adjustment.