Sentences with phrase «upon skills of the students»

The surf program involves surf classes based upon the skills of the students.

Depending upon the skills of students, classes are held in different locations such as Dominical, Ojochal and Uvita.

Not exact matches

Each Main Lesson relates to the students» stage of development for that year and is linked to other subjects, building upon prior knowledge, experience, and skills in creative ways that engage students in their learning.

Our endorsement is based upon his background as a firearms instructor who has educated students on safety, responsibility and shooting skills, as well as his strong commitment to the preservation of Second Amendment civil rights.

Led by researchers at NYU's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, the study builds upon recent findings that the same program generally improves the behavior and academic skills of children and helps shy students be more engaged in their classwork.

Drawing upon a base of over 35,000 students at more than 1,000 local school science fairs, more than 1,100 students in grades 5 — 12 from nearly 300 schools will be evaluated this year on their scientific research and communication skills.

«Whilst it is too soon to evaluate the impact of the launch of the BBC micro: bit in changing the current generation of students from passive end users into creators of technology, showing capability in coding and digital creativity, feedback at this early stage is suggesting that the device has created excitement in learning amongst students and its widespread availability now means that schools can build upon this to create a diverse, cross-curricular platform for the teaching and learning of digital skills,» comments Geoff Hampson.

«As a student in the program this year, Nicole has not only excelled academically, but taken initiative and collaborated with others to make this a memorable year for all in the program, facilitating many conversations between students and global leaders of thought and practice, all while keeping a focus in sharpening the professional skills that will help her advance educational opportunity in Brazil upon graduation.»

This technique achieves two objectives: 1) has students practice the skills of active listening and summarization, and 2) ensures everyone is awake and paying attention - no one knows who you will call upon next!

This bundle combines resources for: Improving handwriting Assessing the gaps in a student's literacy skills so the teacher knows what needs to be improve upon Practical strategies for teachers to differentiate reading material to make it accessible for all pupils - regardless of their ability range A grid outlining explicitly the active literacy skills that are embedded in the content of all subjects in secondary schools A resource for engaging reluctant readers A resource for Parents» Evening to show concerned parents simple techniques that will help them to build their child's spelling skills at home This bundle supports all subjects across the curriculum - including SEN and EAL groups too

In math, because so many of the skills and concepts build upon one another, the gaps that students have from prior grades keep them from succeeding with grade - level material.

The First Step The first step in the curriculum development process has to be an agreement by the developers on what students should know upon completion of each grade (this is the development of Mastery Skills).

He relayed that many corporations and countries look down upon the skills of American students due to their lack of global knowledge.

How might we leverage evaluation to build systems of support that not only help teachers reflect upon and improve their practice but also ensure that all students are leaving our schools with the knowledge and skills they need to live the lives they deserve?

Enhancing skills, knowing strategies, and understanding content and how to unpack that content in ways that students can understand — these are aspects of teaching that can be learned and improved upon.

(Multiple Learning Approaches) Teaching and learning approaches should accommodate the diverse skills, abilities, and prior knowledge of young adolescents, cultivate multiple intelligences, draw upon students» individual learning styles, and utilize digital tools.

This detailed and high quality unit includes: * 18 lesson plans (with 13 differentiation strategies) * 95 slide PowerPoint presentation (divided into lessons) * All resources and worksheets (9 sheets) * Homework project (7 tasks) that includes both reading and writing skills * A copy of the key scene, with original version on the left and space for students to «translate» into modern English on the right * End - of - unit reading / writing exam * End - of - unit exam mark scheme (suitable for KS3 Levels 3 - 6, with GCSE 1 - 9 conversion) Unit's lessons include: * Quiz on the life and times of Shakespeare * Group «collective memory» activity on the Globe Theatre * Activities focused upon «translating» Shakespearean language * Storyboarding the play * Reading and translating Act 3 Scene 1 * Analysing characters in the key scene * Structing an essay response * Designing costumes for Puck and Titania * Designing a set for the key scene * Spelling tests on key vocabulary (differentiated by writing level) * SPaG starter activities * Crosswords * End - of - unit reading exam (GCSE English Language / Literature style) * End - of - unit writing exam (GCSE English Language style) * Teacher / peer / self assessment opportunities

First, when it comes to articulated beliefs about what constitutes appropriate instruction for early adolescents, both groups are proponents of instruction that: (1) is theme based, (2) is interdisciplinary, (3) fosters student self - direction and independence, (4) promotes self - understanding, (5) incorporates basic skills, (6) is relevant to the learner and thus based on study of significant problems, (7) is student - centered, (8) promotes student discovery, (9) values group interaction, (10) is built upon student interest, (11) encourages critical and creative exploration of ideas, and (12) promotes student self - evaluation (e.g., Currier, 1986; Kaplan, 1979; Maker & Nielson, 1995; Stevenson, 1992).

Afterwards teachers provide feedback based upon the student's work and self - perception of skills.

When making these decisions, participants also drew upon their knowledge of students» instructional needs and characteristics, an element of PCK, in relation to the content and skills students were expected to master.

Integrated into this educational program will be an ongoing emphasis on the development of life long professional skills and Habits of Heart and Mind that will develop and empower students» and families» capacity to support sustained success through higher education, career, and beyond, helping families to recognize and build upon their assets so that they can obtain their future goals.

The goal during the Explain and Clarify Stage of the learning cycle is to get students actively involved in explaining and performing the skills and opportunities to clarify their understandings and elaborate upon what was learned.

Upon identifying an area of need around supporting students in making meaning of math through instructional best practices, an extensive literature review occurred and was focused around understanding the shifts in the Common Core State Standards, identifying the skills and content knowledge needed to effectively teach mathematics, how students can make meaning of math, mathematical discourse, novice vs. expert teachers, and how to move teacher practice were reviewed.

EDU seeks to build upon the knowledge, skills, perspectives, and practices of MNPS educators so that all students and families have access and opportunity to an excellent educator.

The Life Skills program provides opportunities for students to participate in functional and meaningful activities within a highly structured environment, enabling students to maximize their potential and achieve personal success based upon the interests, strengths, and needs of each student.

The main goal of competency - based education serves to award credit / degrees to students for meeting specific skill competencies agreed upon by faculty, industry leaders and workforce Read more about Competency - Based Education -LSB-...]

Plans instruction that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of geography, curriculum, cross disciplinary skills, and pedagogy, as well as knowledge of learners and the community context.

As a result, I made optimal use of our school iPads by implementing the use of specific apps used for coding, presentations, and skills practice so the students could use them with teacher support in the classroom to expand upon and enhance their learning.

Our preschool program emphasizes developing the language skills of deaf and hard of hearing students, while drawing upon the best practices of the child - development tradition in early childhood education for deaf children.

Aligned with college and work expectations; Clear, understandable and consistent; Include rigorous content and application of knowledge through high - order skills; Build upon strengths and lessons of current state standards; Informed by other top performing countries, so that all students are prepared to succeed in our global economy and society; and Evidence - based.

There appears to be widespread agreement that schools should not only produce graduates proficient in an agreed - upon set of thinking and learning skills like those embedded within the Common Core State Standards, but also students who work well together and are self - motivating, responsible learners with the ability to contribute to healthy enterprises.

The assumption was that once students learned the mechanics of reading and writing (grades 1 - 3), they were equipped with the foundation upon which to build comprehension and critical thinking skills.

After an overview of the general structure of the Common Core standards for high school mathematics, we consider each conceptual category in turn to examine how the standards it contains build upon and extend the skills students have acquired in earlier grades.

Additionally, each preservice participant worked with a cooperating teacher who volunteered to have a typical science lesson videotaped as a means of determining any influences the cooperating teacher may have had upon the student's science teaching skill development.

Such an approach draws upon both quantitative and qualitative data to deconstruct student pathways and elaborate the relationships between various pathways and outcomes of interest, such as successful remediation of skill deficiencies, credential completion, and transfer to a four - year institution.

The partnership between Facing History and Ourselves and the News Literacy Project calls upon Facing History's unique pedagogy and the News Literacy Project's deep understanding of the skills today's students need to be critical consumers of news.

They will assist colleagues in the implementation and delivery of Common Core State Standards and build upon their leadership and professional skills that drive student academic achievement.

All students, upon graduation, are expected to have acquired the fundamental tools and skills to move seamlessly onto the high school of their choice.

Fairfax County Public Schools offers a continuum of advanced academic services for students K - 12 that builds upon students» individual strengths and skills and maximizes academic potential for all learners.

Knowledgeable about current research and findings on teaching and learning and skilled in applying its findings to a variety of situations — particularly those that call upon students to access, evaluate, and use information from multiple sources in order to learn, to think, and to create and apply new knowledge

She draws upon her experience and passion for building the skills of teachers and school leaders when coaching school principals and working with school staff to build the structures that will transform the climate and improve student achievement.

General Responsibilities: + Develop & implement strategies to meet the needs of each individual student + Instruct students in academic subjects according to school curriculum and daily classes using a variety of techniques (e.g., multi-sensory, repetition, etc.) to meet the students varying needs and interests as guided by the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) + Instruct students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self - sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, etc. + Modify the curriculum as needed based upon techniques needed for individual learning styles + Implement and include in lesson plans and opportunities for students to experience a variety of learning techniques and methods that are used with ASD + Work with other team members to create an inclusion plan between Merakey autism school and public school as needed + Plan and schedule lessons according to the daily schedule and approved curriculum.

In recent years, we have also seen the growth of competency - based learning, an approach within classrooms and schools that stresses specific skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, and teamwork, and paired with less reliance on seat - time, allows students to advance upon mastering competencies at their own pace.

The state skill standards are designed to clearly state what the student should know and be able to do upon completion of an advanced high school career and technical education (CTE) program.

The Common Core standards were motivated by a simple argument, that «high standards that are consistent across states provide teachers, parents, and students with a set of clear expectations to ensure that all students have the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in college, career, and life upon graduation from high school, regardless of where they live.»

About two - thirds of residents are at least somewhat confident that implementing the new standards will help students develop critical thinking and problem - solving skills (64 %) and make them more college or career ready upon graduation (66 %).

Upon achieving mastery of a skill, students are accelerated to assessment and review opportunities.

Yes, we live in an era of unique specializations, but to distill our education system - our children's learning - down to a narrow set of skills that students are to learn through mechanistic teaching and testing - is shameful and flies in the face of the individual hopes and dreams that this country was largely founded upon.

In regular faculty meetings, she led discussions about the importance of assessing and drawing upon students» prior school experiences, helping them maintain their native language skills, learning about their home lives, and remaining patient with them as they strengthened their command of English.

The mission of the Rockford Public Schools is to provide a safe teaching and learning environment which will ensure, with the support of the students, parents and community, that all students, upon graduation, will have the academic and social skills to be successful, lifelong learners in a global society.