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Enhancing Language Development For English Learners, Frank L. Silva

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Previously accepted and current research has been reviewed regarding the development of English proficiency for English Language Learners. The particular areas of concern deemed crucial for language development are the domains of reading, writing, listening and speaking. The critical components for effective English Language Development instruction as well as the strategies considered the most effective and efficient were also investigated. The review resulted in the creation of an English Language Development unit that includes the essential components and various strategies that are considered effective in developing English proficiency for English Language Learners.

A Concept Paper On Networks Of Excellence For Research And Education, Suresh V. Garimella, David B. Janes, Anne Slaughter Andrew

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Research and education ecosystems, foundational components of knowledge-based economies, are relatively underdeveloped in Latin America. The entire ecosystem of a research university — including resources, corporate partnerships, and research — must capitalize on a symbiosis between the research, education and commercialization missions. A university cannot transform unilaterally nor can universities sustain the required transformation without government and industry participation. Initiatives to accelerate the development of research university ecosystems are critical for the realization of knowledge-based economies and resilient civil societies.

To accelerate the development of research and education ecosystems across the Americas, the authors propose to establish “Networks of Excellence” …

University Of The Future Colombia-Purdue Workshop Report, Suresh V. Garimella, David B. Janes, Liliana Gómez Díaz

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The University of the Future Workshop, a joint Colombia-Purdue event, was held at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, October 28-29, 2014. Participants included rectors and board members from six top universities in Colombia, along with executive directors of NGOs, government representatives from the U.S. and Colombia, and Purdue faculty and administrators. The workshop was focused on a dialog among participants on key programs and focuses that will allow universities to be responsive to the 21st century needs of the Americas.

This report is a summary of the workshop and is based on the contributions of all the participants. Key …

School Of Culinary Arts And Food Technology Round Up 2015, Frank Cullen

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A busy year in the School calendar continues to place us as a first choice destination for food and beverage educational. This year the School has achieved outstanding results both nationally and internationally and celebrated at our special awards night organised by James Murphy; Ann-Marie Dunne; John Clancy, Mike O Connor and Anna Cruickshank.

Formación Integral Y Su Relación Con El Desarrollo Humano Integral Sustentable: Un Estudio Desde Las Comprensiones De Los Docentes De Los Colegios Instituto San Bernardo De La Salle Y Colegio De La Salle, Luis Eduardo Candía Ávila, Edna Chavarría Gutiérrez, Soraida Guzmán Ordóñez, Ana Lucía Ortiz Velandia

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El presente proyecto tuvo como propósito, describir las comprensiones que tenían los docentes de los colegios Instituto San Bernardo y Colegio de La Salle, sobre la Formación Integral y su relación con el Desarrollo Humano Integral Sustentable. Para llevar a cabo este propósito, el informe se dividió en cinco capítulos: el primero de ellos correspondió a la introducción, en el segundo de ellos, se desarrolló la revisión de la literatura sobre formación integral y el desarrollo humano integral sustentable; el tercer capítulo, relacionó el diseño metodológico, a saber, el paradigma interpretativo; el método cualitativo y el tipo de estudio descriptivo; …