Sentences with phrase «while subjecting their students»

Those charters with high test scores most often exclude low - scoring and problem students, while subjecting their students to punishing discipline systems that middle class parents would never allow for their own children.

Not exact matches

And while federal loans come with their own set of challenges and risks, all 1.37 million private loan borrowers are often subject to fewer protections and less flexible repayment plans than those offered under federal loan agreements.Less accommodating repayment options and more rigid terms can quickly lead to private student loan defaults, which is a dangerous financial place to be.

Actually, I did a thesis on this subject while in college as a journalism student.

NCSCM's experience reveals that seminary professors are often profoundly shaken by what they learn of ministry from interacting with our students, while many of our adjunct faculty, both clergy and lay, display superior teaching skills and understanding of their subject matter and contemporary ministry.

One more thing I did not anticipate: that 40 years later a well - meaning student of a brand - new academic subject called «Holocaust Studies» would ask me: «Why didn't you leave Germany while there was still time?»

National Association of Teachers of RE (NATRE) has accused the Government of fueling the decline in the subject, Ed Pawson, Chair, NATRE said: «While it's encouraging to see a continued increase in the number of students taking the full course GCSE in RS, the overall decline in the number of entries is a major concern.»

While it is true, as has been said before, that theology requires personal involvement on the part of its students, the fact can not be ignored that in the activity of the intellect the ultimate objects and subjects of love, faith and hope must be set somewhat at the fringe of awareness.

While assessment itself is a fiercely debated topic and is the subject of many ongoing studies, the essential goal for any type of assessment is to allow the student to demonstrate her or his understanding.

While students will still be required to take core classes such as English, Math and History, they view all those subjects through the context of their academy theme.

For over 70 years, our School has emphasized rigorous core academic subjects, world languages, the arts, and athletics, while supporting the healthy intellectual, social, and emotional growth of our students.

For instance, while some colleges allow students to earn college credit with a passing exam score, others may advance students to the next level in a given subject but not award them any credit.

NYC students who struggle the most with state reading and math tests are unlikely to achieve mastery of the subjects while enrolled in the city schools, according to a new report from the pro-charter group families for Excellent Schools.

Encouraging the social - emotional development of students while teaching traditional academic subjects builds a positive school climate focused on fairness and caring about others — and helps to foster healthy, confident adults.

As part of an unusual study, Philip Sadler, the Frances W. Wright Senior Lecturer in the Department of Astronomy, and colleagues tested 181 middle school physical science teachers and nearly 10,000 of their students, and showed that while most of the teachers were well - versed in their subject, those better able to predict their students» wrong answers on standardized tests helped students learn the most.

As part of an unusual study, Sadler and colleagues tested 181 middle school physical science teachers and nearly 10,000 of their students, and showed that while most of the teachers were well - versed in their subject, those better able to predict their students» wrong answers on standardized tests helped students learn the most.

A Dutch study has found that introverted students are more likely to choose science subjects at school, while more sociable peers tend to drop them at the first opportunity — regardless of their natural ability.

New University of Georgia research has found a way to reclaim these lost minutes and make the transition to a new subject fun while increasing student focus.

The panel, which will begin meeting next week, includes several prominent players from both sides of the ongoing debate over whether recent curricular reforms provide students with enough mathematical rigor while also fostering a deeper understanding of the subject.

These 36 students who did not participate in the earlier test then had pick letters and numbers out of an array within a designated amount of time, finding that the subjects who viewed the baby animals were able to concentrate more and perform better, increasing accuracy by 16 percent and speed by 13 percent, while performance.

While making an appearance at a sailing roadshow in London on Friday as patron of the 1851 Trust — a foundation that aims to inspire young students to pursue science and math subjects — the Duchess of Cambridge looked to be in high spirits.

While figuring out how to overcome that obstacle, she subjects her students to one inspirational teacher movie after another (starting with Stand and Deliver), freeing herself up to doze off and sneak in sips of booze.

Thus, while roaming the virtual world, students can linger in places that catch their attention and learn more about what they see and how it is related to the subject matter being studied (for example, the chemical processes local rock is subjected to and their consequences).

A total of 99 students in groups of two conditions were compared; one group received non-arts-infused academic lessons in math, reading, or social studies, while the other received lessons in the same subjects that integrated dance, music, visual art, or theater.

Some teachers have avoided civics entirely, shying away from topics that might provoke hostility, while others aren't sure how to make the subject resonate with students.

There are tutors or instructors that engage with students while guiding them on the subject matter.

While these young adult books are typically middle school level, their resonant subject matter, complex characters, profound themes, vivid vocabulary, and historical contexts make them suitable as enriched reading for elementary students and as a bridge for high school freshmen.

If resources are tight or students are struggling, they are inclined to cut the arts and focus more on math and reading because those subjects are really useful while art is not.

While this system was adopted to varying degrees across 3 subject areas in the school, it showed significant positives psychologically at both ends of the student spectrum.

One pushes for improvements to the current framework that guides what is on the test, while the other recommends a dramatic shift in how students» proficiency in the subject is gauged.

While students may take part in very different writing tasks depending on the subject area, their ability to craft a creative story in English and to produce a detailed report in science (for example) are in part dependent upon the attitudes, behaviours, and emotions relevant to writing and writing tasks.

While there has been an overall rise in the number of trainees this year, a growing student population and changes in the curriculum mean numbers have fallen short of targets, with only three subjects: History, English and PE, reaching its set goals.

By immersing students in arts education, you draw them into an incredibly complex and multifaceted endeavor that combines many subject matters (like mathematics, history, language, and science) while being uniquely tied to culture.

While the space does include paper books and physical artifacts, as well as flexible furniture and an open environment, digital content encourages students to explore, play, and delve deeper into subjects they may not otherwise experience.

Here, Professor Becky Parker, science teacher and director of the Institute for Research in Schools (IRIS) reflects on some of her past students and how working at the cutting edge of science research while in the classroom supports students» interests and engagement with the subject, fostering a continued love of the subject.

The games themselves focus on language arts and math, so students can have fun while mastering these subjects.

Unlike conventional arts education, student work in integrated classrooms reaches a higher level because students are encouraged to master real arts skills, while engaging the world and the other subjects through their art.

Seating students in heterogeneous groups maximizes the learning environment: weaker students see how stronger students learn and approach problems, while stronger students gain a deeper understanding of the subject by teaching it to others, creating a «technical success.»

We've worked one - on - one with hundreds of students over the last decade, and while they always start from «my teacher hates me» or «I'm just bad at this subject,» a change in their own behaviors and beliefs consistently leads to a turnaround in grades.

When Principals were asked about the preparedness of recent teacher graduates, the areas they were most positive about included «Making effective use of ICT» and «Subject content knowledge», while areas for concern included «Supporting students with disabilities» and «Teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students».

The teachers of the subjects with high - stakes tests want as much time as possible to work with students on those skills while social studies teachers want the same respect for their content and the time to teach it well.

Colleges consider the Regents diploma a mark of significant achievement, making it worth students» while to learn the tested subjects.

You'll foster a sense of community while challenging students to draw meaningful connections between subjects.

While most schools have structures for teachers to work together — such as grade - level teams or subject - area departments — these groups don't always have the impact on student learning that they could.

While the role of education is to give students a broad and foundational knowledge over a wide range of subjects, it is equally important for young people to be aware of and develop their unique strengths.

Students learned the skills they needed while exploring subjects they enjoyed.

Because Paedae taught advanced math to eleventh and twelfth graders, while the Florida FCAT only tested students through grade eight, 50 percent of her evaluation was based «on the school - wide performance of students taking the tenth - grade FCAT reading test — a test in a different subject administered... to different students in an earlier grade» (p. 3).

What if there was model that could provide students with meaningful, relevant social studies instruction, while at the same time, enhancing learning in other subjects in an engaging way?

The top 10 percent had gained as well, providing no evidence that schools were ignoring the best students while focusing on the kids below proficient and subject to NCLB sanctions.

While studying this subject ~ they discovered a type of student who was selective in his or her learning.

Elementary and older students» knowledge of American history has improved in recent years, but while younger students also have made gains in civics, performance in that subject in the upper grades remains flat, test results released today show.