Sentences with phrase «studying the material engaging»

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«Engaging, full of real case studies that brought the material to life.

So, for instance, if it is not clear to the readers of my work that my writing is done by an Episcopalian Christian, I will have failed to practice this virtue — which, of course, includes my making clear at which points the materials I study or engage seem to me false, noxious, or incomplete; just as it includes my making clear when and in what ways it seems to me that the materials I engage are true, have taught me something I didn't know before, or may be of use to me and my community in its search to apprehend and incarnate the gospel.

Importantly, the study found that only teachers with high knowledge and skills for science — not literacy or math — created quality scientific opportunities for students, such as providing science materials and engaging children in science experiences in the classroom.

Their common feature is that, rather than listening passively, students spend class time engaged in answering questions, solving problems, discussing solutions with their peers and reasoning about the material they are studying, all while getting regular feedback from their teacher.

Since the discovery of well - preserved fossils of an early Cretaceous sauropod dinosaur from Tanba in August 2006, our museum saff have been engaging themselves to excavation of dinosaur and other Cretaceous vertebrate fossils from this and adjacent regions, as well as academic studies on the resultant materials.

Planning an effective and engaging lesson involves the deliberate study of instructional materials, and the identification and organization of materials and manipulatives, including enrichment and intervention components.

The lesson is really an organizer that the teachers use as they engage in the real work of lesson study: studying teaching materials, discussing content and instruction, reflecting on their practice, and investigating student learning.

Take our own Studytracks app for example — it merges music from current genres with study materials, using lyrics relating to a specific exam theme or topic to engage students in learning.

Many experienced educators probably suspected that different materials (songs, stories) engage different students and that sustained study using different materials engenders deep knowledge.

More than two ‑ thirds of participants in our Stanford study reported that using TES materials had a strong positive impact on the quality of their instruction, helping them develop effective lessons, engage students, and introduce new pedagogical methods.

EL Education EL Education (formerly Expeditionary Learning) offers a comprehensive, free ELA curriculum for grades 3 - 8, as well as upper - grades materials in science and social studies that engage students in substantive reading and writing.

An additional set of studies reported that teacher leaders engaged in unspecified support practices in assisting teachers» implementation of instructional materials (Bliss, et al., 1995; Brown et al., 2001; Coggins et al., 2003; Cruz, 2003; National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, 2001; Spillane et al., 2001).

The opportunity for social studies teachers to integrate primary sources into the classroom and engage their students in doing history has now become more of a reality due to increased access to archival material, once only available to historians visiting the archives.

By studying curricular materials before preparing a lesson, teachers engage in the best form of professional development available to them.

In the only study where student learning was examined, Cassady, Kozlowski, and Kornmann (2008) used student test data collected by the Grand Canyon National Park staff, and found that students who were engaged in all aspects of the VFT they studied (e.g., prebroadcast materials) performed significantly better on the tests than did students who participated only in the live broadcast.

Participants engage in the in - depth study of relevant course materials, establish a training classroom, do practice teaching, conduct workshops for teachers and caregivers at their home site, observe in classrooms and provide feedback to staff, meet with agency administrators to inform them of their progress, and keep a training journal to document and reflect on their activities.

Like ELA and math, SEL supports social studies instruction because it engages students in learning and deepens their understanding of academic material.

For instance, Math, Science, and Social Studies in an interactive digital materials format can practically offer a locally configured standards - aligned approach to learning, using, and assessing concepts and skills in an engaging and facile digital environment.

Additionally, when the material is more engaging, retention rates tend to go up, with one referenced study stating that these elements resulted in a 300 percent increase in retention.

Their case study constitutes a rich description of teaching approaches that engage students through research, debate, critical thinking, interpretation and analysis of sources beyond the textbook, stimulating class discussion and dialogue, personalizing the material, raising controversial issues, and conveying excitement about the content.8

More of a supplemental interface to traditional or digital texts than as a typical book, digital or otherwise, LearnSmart engages student learners in personalized ways that not only help them study through knowledge testing, but help them achieve in a timely way by gearing reinforcement strategies through student confidence in the material.

Engaging Tuttle in conversation involves some mental leaps: having studied literature and philosophy, he enjoys pouncing on the thought - provoking paradox, such as, «I make form out of material, but I also make material out of form.»

Barclay studied environmental art before refining her unique language engaged in both natural and manmade materials.

Through studio projects, readings, discussions, and case studies, students in this class will engage the immediate context of the University as source material for their artworks as a means to explore the effect that research and knowledge production might have on contemporary artistic practice.

This focused exhibition highlights critical moments of experimentation as Corse engaged with tropes of modernist painting, from the monochrome to the grid, while charting her own course through studies in quantum physics and complex investigations into a range of «painting» materials, from fluorescent light and plexiglass to metallic flakes, glass microspheres, and clay.

Learning can be boring at times, especially when studying rules and regulations, but this course is the best at teaching the material in engaging ways that stick.

Library & Information Science Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Assist with operational management of the University of Pittsburgh archive department and associated collections Oversee reference services for patrons interested in use of library materials and services Develop a rapport with patrons and orient them to library collections, policies, and procedures Maintain detailed records regarding volumes, patron use, purchasing, employee schedules, and budgets Train and orient volunteers and junior staff members in policies, procedures, services, and collection materials Proficient in industry software including PubMed, CINHAL, MedlinePlus, Ovid, and EBSCOHost Monitor library ensuring an environment conducive to study and concentration Assist in the creation of a University of Pittsburgh LibGuide for the United Electrical Workers Collection Utilize Archivist Toolkit to create finding aids for the Paul LeBlanc Papers, the Garden Club of Allegheny County Collection, the Stanley J. Rainka Papers, and the Pittsburgh Chamber Music Society Papers Trained in early childhood language and literacy development theory and practice Design and implement engaging educational activities for preschool students Serve as liaison between school and families regarding student development and progress Assist with the planning and implementation of daily Children's Museum activities Foster an atmosphere of fun, enthusiasm, and dedication to education Provide administrative services including phones, faxing, filing, and data entry as needed Represent company with poise, integrity, and positivity

A recent study of the United Kingdom found that poor parents were equally engaged with their children as middle class parents, despite fewer material resources.