Sentences with phrase «traditional academic problem»

The most interesting essay tackles a traditional academic problem, that of consciousness.

Not exact matches

Based on comparative study of curriculum innovations, I can point out six «beyonds,» where educators are venturing beyond the traditional disciplines, in brief: beyond content, infusing 21st century skills, competences, etc.; beyond local, embracing global perspectives, problems, and studies; beyond topics, transforming topics into tools of broad understanding; beyond the traditional disciplines, renewing and extending those disciplines; beyond discrete disciplines, embracing interdisciplinary topics and problems; beyond academic engagement, fostering personal significance, commitment, and passion.

Hawaii's» charter schools must meet the state's academic standards and, like the traditional schools, many have had problems keeping pace with the No Child Left Behind Act, the federal law that requires schools to make annual progress so that all students are proficient by 2014.

We specialize in serving students ages 12 - 16 who have exhibited behavioral problems in traditional school settings, including problems such as truancy, multiple suspensions, mental health issues, peer conflicts, family dysfunction, academic problems, and gang involvement.

Charter schools are unique public schools granted some flexibility by the state to be responsive to students» needs and innovative in education, while meeting stricter accountability than traditional ISDs, because charter schools can be closed if there are academic and financial problems for three years running.

Some of these things can be measured in traditional assessments, like for problem - solving, give kids a problem — not an academic problem — one where they're forced to address an issue where there's a goal and an obstacle in the way (which is the operational definition of a problem) and see how they perform.

Our International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme integrates traditional academic subjects in a project and problem based approach giving students hands - on opportunities to apply new skills in real ways.

This creates opportunities for deeper or more authentic learning than traditional «skill and drill» instruction, because community - based learning draws on students» prior knowledge and experiences, engages them in problem - or project - based instruction, and helps them see the connections between academic content and real - world contexts.

The Hope Survey assesses students» non-academic outcomes such as self - efficacy, optimism, and problem solving ability, which impact traditional academic achievement and influence success and quality of life outside of school.

But the turmoil at Smith Leadership Academy shows that charter schools are not immune to the same kinds of budgetary problems and academic challenges that can afflict traditional public schools.

Or is this one of these problems that will require a variety of approaches — traditional, academic, agency, VC, corporate — because it's so big a problem that it requires the cooperation of everyone involved?

Compared with uninvolved adolescents, traditional, cyber and mixed bullies had lower levels of academic variables; traditional and mixed victims had higher levels of emotional problems and affective empathy; and mixed bully - victims had lower levels of both academic and socio - emotional variables.