Sentences with phrase «understanding of the educational practices»

Each video in the channel is presented in its original length, making it a must have resource for anyone seeking greater understanding of educational practices and theories.

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He then goes on to praise E. D. Hirsch's Cultural Literacy as a more useful critique of current educational practices because it works in «the framework of a Deweyan understanding of democracy» in which students are to be made better citizens by preparing them to «recognize more allusions, and thereby be able to take part in more conversations, read more, have more sense of what those in power are up to, cast better - informed votes.

Many of these educational experiences will enable you to begin or deepen your own mindfulness practice, your knowledge of the population you will be serving, enhance your potential for greater understanding and embodiment of the practice both inside and outside of the classroom and support you in providing ethical and effective service to the population you intend to serve.

• To engage with a range of carers, educators and health and social care professionals in a way that supports their role in relation to understanding and applying attachment informed thinking and decision making in their clinical and educational practice.

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School leaders need to understand as Principal Kelly finally did, that the practice of religious indoctination can no longer be viewed in any sense to be an educational program, it is merely a missionary exploitation of the executive power we place in schools, and depends on subterfuge, misdirection and deceit.

Shelly says her understanding of teaching, including educational best practice and the reasoning behind educational reforms, has been enriched through her postgraduate study at The University of Queensland.

For example, past Specialized Studies candidates have included physicians interested in understanding the education of medical students, a career military officer interested in translating classroom practices into training, social entrepreneurs leading innovative educational ventures in the U.S. and abroad, teachers and administrators interested in implementing cutting edge reform in unique settings, as well as so many others who have benefited from designing their own courses of study.

The George Lucas Educational Foundation evaluates educational research studies for reproducibility and an evidence base while conducting its own independent research to increase understanding of effective tools and practices.

I tend to be skeptical of claims about educational practice that are based on neuroscience, given how difficult it is to observe brain development directly and how little we understand about the underlying processes.

Instead, this framework is a guide that can help keep the focus of educational practice on understanding, while allowing teachers flexibility to design units that fit their priorities and teaching style.

«The vast majority of research, policy, and practice pertaining to student aspirations has focused on understanding and supporting the educational and career aspirations of students in the last three years of secondary school... and yet we found that the aspirations of younger students were similar in many respects to those of older students,» the academics write.

PISA helps governments to further understand and enhance the effectiveness of our national and state based educational systems and to learn from other countries practices.

In addition to examining the intersection of race and educational policy, Diamond also has written about «distributed leadership» — a way of understanding how multiple actors are involved in leadership and how leaders have an impact on instructional practice.

This book is based on the fundamental premise that strong teaching by talented teachers is at the heart of educational quality, and that understanding the elements of good teaching requires a thorough exploration of both the practices and the professional thinking of exemplary teachers.

We need to challenge our personal educational beliefs, hone our instructional practices, deepen our understanding of the nuances of curriculum, and build solid assessment practices.

Our teacher education is research - based, meaning the programs involve an integration of educational theories, research methodologies and practice — building an understanding of how teaching and learning are related to each other.

«The writers» ethnographical orientation into the preschool is broad... [This book] broadens understanding of how political and other value systems are transmitted into our child - rearing practices, which we usually see traced from educational theories.

This book breaks new ground in our understanding of the development of social consciousness and social responsibility in young people and the educational practices that promote this development.

Located in the bicultural, bilingual, and bi-national context of the border, the Department of Teacher Education seeks to prepare teachers and researchers who critically analyze educational practices in light of our diverse community and who can understand global issues in education.

This discussion group brought together a wide range of stakeholders across education and youth - serving systems, including educational researchers, policymakers, and practitioners, to expand participants» understanding of research application in educational policy and practice.

One important aspect of such inquiry is the question of the relationship between public and political understandings of educational purposes and values, on the one hand, and educational policies and practices on the other.

Her scholarship focuses on the academic achievement of low - income students and students of color in postsecondary education, with a specific focus on understanding the educational contexts, levers, and practices that promote greater academic success for these students.

● Six years of experience in educational leadership with a track record of student achievement results ● Strong understanding of progressive pedagogy ● Demonstrated experience leading highly effective professional learning for teachers and / or leaders around instructional best practices ● Ability to use data to inform practice, with a clear understanding of the metrics that lead to student achievement ● Exceptional results leading others and managing a team to achieve ambitious goals ● Demonstrated success creating and managing systems and work product ● Incredibly high excellence bar and ownership over results ● A team player with a strong work ethic and consistent follow - through ● Ability to build lasting and meaningful relationships with team members, students, and families ● Strong organizational skills and attention to detail ● Master's degree

Jacqueline Ancess describes how teachers in New York City secondary schools increase their own learning while improving student outcomes • Milbrey W. McLaughlin and Joel Zarrow demonstrate how teachers learn to use data to improve their practice and meet educational standards • Lynne Miller presents a case study of a long - lived school — university partnership • Beverly Falk recounts stories of teachers working together to develop performance assessments, to understand their student's learning, to re-think their curriculum, and much more • Laura Stokes analyzes a school that successfully uses inquiry groups.

(a) Provides employment and / or practicum experiences with adolescents in urban public school settings; (b) Provides ongoing support in the development of skills necessary to be an effective group facilitator, utilizing a science - based affective curriculum; (c) Heightens facilitators» understanding of the cultural and contextual factors that impact the psychosocial development of urban adolescents and their ability to achieve academically; (d) Exposes facilitators to the process of designing, implementing and evaluating large scale preventive interventions; (e) Examines educational policy and its implications for practice and research for urban education and school reform; and (f) Encourages facilitators» interest and pursuit of careers in education, psychology social work, counseling and / or other related fields.

Our program develops content knowledge in history and the social sciences, and understanding of educational research, theory, and practice, while fostering an understanding of how adolescents learn, as well as strategies for supporting learning across abilities and contexts.

West Meets East is based on the fundamental premise that strong teaching is at the heart of educational quality and that we all benefit from understanding the practices and professional thinking of exemplary teachers.

Develops student content knowledge in history and the social sciences, and student understanding of educational research, theory, and practice.

Similarly, the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC, 2001) requires evidence that degree candidates understand the implications of confirmed multicultural scholarship for educational practice.

Advances student content knowledge in history and the social science, as well as student understanding of educational research, theory, and practice.

The intent of these courses is to introduce new ideas and to deepen our understanding of educational best practices.

: The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) is working to advance the understanding, adoption and implementation of open educational resources (OER) practices at state and district levels.

PNC's website provides plenty of information and resources to help you with the financial aid process and to help you understand your educational loans and some best practices for repayment.

To help the veterinary profession better understand its role and responsibilities with respect to Oregon's OSHA requirements, the OVMA developed a comprehensive, user - friendly manual and DVD called An Ounce of Prevention as an educational tool for practices.

Any fan who trades in a Michael Vick t - shirt or jersey at the box office will receive free admission to the game and a donation in their name will be made to Justin Rudd's Community Action Team (C.A.T.), a 501c3 nonprofit that provides educational outreach and events to help inspire a better understanding of dogs, encourage responsible ownership practices, and offer practical adoption and rescue opportunities.

For added educational benefit, EFA Project Space staff members take interns on occasional gallery trips and studio visits with member artists of the EFA Studio Program to gain a deeper understanding of contemporary art - making and curatorial practice.

For added educational benefit, interns occasionally take gallery trips and conduct study visits with member artists of the EFA Studio Program to gain a deeper understanding of contemporary art - making curatorial practice.

However, Canick notes, these «abilities are oriented towards their personal, social and educational needs, and may not be well - matched with professional skills needed in the practice of law,» and he adds that «their understanding of technology is shallow.»

As an educational team, we strive to instill an awareness and understanding of safe driving practices in each student that attends Northstar Driving School.

An experienced candidate with comprehensive knowledge and understanding of practices followed within educational institutes, seeks to work as a classroom aide in a renowned school.

• Extensive experience in infant, toddler or preschool teaching • Thorough understanding of the childcare policies and practice in USA • Able to collaborate effectively with families for the children's educational support • Well versed in ensuring an educational, caring and safe environment for the children

Highlights Developed a strong understanding of HR best practices and standards, staying abreast of current trends Source, select and screen viable candidates for various levels of employment Host weekly team meetings, encouraging productivity through public reward system Strong communication skills with individuals of various stature Created and supervised implementation of training program Designed aggressive recruiting program for nearby educational institutions Exceptional customer service skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Experience District Recruiter 3/1/2011?

Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute: This independent not - for - profit institute supports adoption - focused research; provides policy analysis and development; offers training and educational opportunities for adoption professionals, and professionals working with birth families, adoptees, and adoptive families; promotes quality adoption practice; and provides the media with a more informed understanding of adoption issues.