scholarly journals Current Theory and Practice of Automatic Programming

1959 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 110-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Gill
Keyword(s):  
Current Theory ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Automatic Programming

scholarly journals Preparing Teachers of English Language Learners: Empirical Evidence and Policy Implications

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesca López ◽  
Martin Scanlan ◽  
Becky Gundrum
Keyword(s):  
English Language Learners ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Current Theory ◽  
English Language Development ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Teacher Education Programs ◽  
Reading Outcomes ◽  
Level Of Training

In this study, we examined the degree to which the requirements in each state’s teacher education programs reflect current theory and practice for teachers of ELLs in their coursework, and how these requirements in turn are related to 4th grade Hispanic ELL’s reading outcomes on the National Assessment of Educational Progress. We found that required coursework on English language development and assessment were positively related to Hispanic ELLs' reading outcomes. Moreover, states that require both specialist certification, and all teachers to have some level of training to meet the needs of ELLs, also tend to have higher levels of achievement than states that do not have these requirements.

scholarly journals Urban Gardening in the Crisis Conjuncture

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 167-172
Author(s):  
Christopher Maughan ◽  
Christopher Maughan
Keyword(s):  
Food Systems ◽  
Food System ◽  
Urban Community ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Current Theory ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Alternative Food ◽  
Critical Studies ◽  
Urban Gardening ◽  
Alternative Food Movements

Urban gardening finds itself at a juncture – not only are crises caused and exacerbated by the industrial food system urgently demonstrating the need for more localised, sustainable, and democratically-determined food systems, but alternative food movements are increasingly negotiating crises of their own. Critical Foodscapes was a one-day conference part-funded by Warwick’s Institute of Advanced Study (IAS) and the Food GRP. The conference was put together with the intention of bringing a ‘critical studies’ approach to the emerging research area of urban community food growing; namely, to put critical – but constructive – pressure on some of the assumptions which underlie current theory and practice of the various forms of urban food growing. This article offers some reflections on the conference itself as well as on the prospects for urban gardening more generally.

A Haplotype Analysis System for Genes Discovery of Common Diseases

2011 ◽  
pp. 590-604
Author(s):  
Takashi Kido
Keyword(s):  
Haplotype Analysis ◽  
Complex Disease ◽  
Association Studies ◽  
Genetic Association Studies ◽  
Current Theory ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Discovery Research ◽  
Common Diseases ◽  
The Common ◽  
Analysis System

This chapter introduces computational methods for detecting complex disease loci with haplotype analysis. It argues that the haplotype analysis, which plays a major role in the study of population genetics, can be computationally modeled and systematically implemented as a means for detecting causative genes of complex diseases. In this chapter, the author provides a review of issues on haplotype analysis and proposes the analysis system which integrates a comprehensive spectrum of functions on haplotype analysis for supporting disease association studies. The explanation of the system and some real examples of the haplotype analysis will not only provide researchers with better understanding of current theory and practice of genetic association studies, but also present a computational perspective on the gene discovery research for the common diseases.

A Haplotype Analysis System for Genes Discovery of Common Diseases

2011 ◽  
pp. 214-230
Author(s):  
Takashi Kido
Keyword(s):  
Haplotype Analysis ◽  
Complex Disease ◽  
Association Studies ◽  
Genetic Association Studies ◽  
Current Theory ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Discovery Research ◽  
Common Diseases ◽  
The Common ◽  
Analysis System

This chapter introduces computational methods for detecting complex disease loci with haplotype analysis. It argues that the haplotype analysis, which plays a major role in the study of population genetics, can be computationally modeled and systematically implemented as a means for detecting causative genes of complex diseases. In this chapter, the author provides a review of issues on haplotype analysis and proposes the analysis system which integrates a comprehensive spectrum of functions on haplotype analysis for supporting disease association studies. The explanation of the system and some real examples of the haplotype analysis will not only provide researchers with better understanding of current theory and practice of genetic association studies, but also present a computational perspective on the gene discovery research for the common diseases.

Picturing Fractions

1947 ◽  
Vol 40 (8) ◽  
pp. 385-386
Author(s):  
Ann Lawlor ◽  
Caroline Hatton Clark
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
Student Teaching ◽  
York City ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Current Theory ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
The Third ◽  
Child Education

My class in Methods of Teaching Arithmetic at Child Education Foundation, New York City, is composed of students in the third year of their teachertraining course. The students have had no teaching experience except a little student teaching. Their arithmetic course is a three-strand course. One strand deals with studying and evaluating current theory and practice in the teaching of arithmetic.

Market and brand-oriented schools of positioning

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (7) ◽  
pp. 478-490 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mats Urde ◽  
Christian Koch
Keyword(s):  
Current Theory ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Brand Orientation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Case Examples ◽  
Positioning Strategy ◽  
Practical Usefulness ◽  
Corporate Brands

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to revise the concept of positioning to differentiate between fundamental approaches to it and chart a scheme of schools of positioning. Design/methodology/approach – An extensive literature review traces the roots and evolution of the concept. Two approaches to positioning are explored and related to the paradigms of market and brand orientation. Based on current theory and practice, different schools of positioning are identified and categorized along a market- and brand-orientation spectrum. Metaphors differentiate schools of positioning, illustrated by case examples. Findings – Positioning is a key concept in marketing, branding and strategy. However, its theoretical and practical usefulness is in peril due to its many meanings, applications and overall vagueness. There is a need for a theoretical overview of positioning, which the literature currently lacks. Two approaches to define a brand’s position are identified and introduced: market- and brand-oriented positioning. Five principal schools of positioning show how these are different and why differentiating between them matters. The choice of school implies the market- and/or brand-oriented approach to positioning. Research limitations/implications – Further empirical case-based research might investigate when, what and how different positioning schools are applied in practice. The brief cases in this paper indicate a dynamic over time regarding the applications of the brand- and market-oriented school of positioning. An in-depth theoretical and practical investigation of the dynamics of positions would be of value for the research field. Practical implications – The distinction among different schools of thought helps bridge the gap between the theory and practice of positioning. A specific positioning objective can guide management in the selection of a particular school of positioning, which enables management to make more insightful conscious choices regarding its opportunities, limitations and consequences. Social implications – Position and positioning is of relevance in society in broad terms, e.g. in sports, politics and culture. Positioning strategy is discussed and implemented in different industries (business-to-business and consumer), for all kinds of brands (including, for instance, corporate brands) and for “brands” in the very widest sense (such as places or people). Originality/value – This paper relates positioning to the fundamental discussion of brand and market orientation. It integrates positioning research and provides a structured overview of the concept.

Urban-Rural Integration Planning: Theory and Practice in Suzhou, China

2011 ◽  
Vol 243-249 ◽  
pp. 6729-6733
Author(s):  
Ling De Jiang ◽  
Zhen Long Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Rural Development ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Practical Experience ◽  
Current Theory ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Planning Theory ◽  
Urban Rural ◽  
Suzhou City ◽  
Integration Planning

Urban and Rural Integration development is a stage of urbanization process. China’s long-term imbalance in urban-rural development breaks down the obstacles posed by urban beneficiaries of inequality. China has already adopted a raft of policy measures to promote urban-rural integration which are currently having a positive impact to eliminate dual structure. The reform of Suzhou in urban and rural integrated development is not only inherent demand, but also the obligation to the national and regional development. This study summarizes the current theory and model on urban and rural development, builds research framework, and explores practical experience on urban and rural integrated planning in Suzhou City.

Joint responsibility as an attitude of mind (working alongside) a letter by David Wills in the PETT archives

2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 186-191
Author(s):  
R.D. Hinshelwood ◽  
Craig Fees
Keyword(s):  
Current Theory ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Supporting Evidence ◽  
Therapeutic Communities ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Therapeutic Environment ◽  
Wide Debate ◽  
Practical Challenge ◽  
Unpublished Letter ◽  
The Rich

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a previously unpublished letter from children’s therapeutic community pioneer David Wills to his younger colleague in the field, Robert Laslett, which attempts to define and summarise a lifetime’s understanding of the essence of a therapeutic environment. This raises concepts and issues of relevance to current theory and practice in therapeutic environments. Design/methodology/approach – The authors contextualise the 1977 letter from David Wills before presenting it verbatim, with clarifying annotations relating to people and events. They then analyse and discuss the fundamental arguments presented in the letter, with relevance to current thinking and practice. Findings – The approach presented by David Wills to his younger colleague is deeply challenging to current concepts and understandings of therapeutic environments and the role in the therapeutic task of subjectivity and “attitude of mind”. The view is taken that this presents “a great question for wide debate, right now”. Research limitations/implications – Very little historical/analytical research has taken place into the experiences, thinking and practice of those who have built the diverse fields of therapeutic communities and environments, not least because history disturbs and challenges the present. This paper opens a small window on the vast resources which are available, and indicates something of the rich potential for debate and practical challenge Experts by Experience pose to living and, hopefully, learning practitioners to day. Practical implications – Questions are raised: the debate they engender should eventuate into clearer, better grounded, more radical, and more effective practice. Social implications – This letter challenges assumptions about the role and nature of the “therapeutic attitude” and the place of subjectivity, with profound implications for the therapeutic enterprise itself, and the organisation of therapeutic environments, as well as policy, assessment and regulation regimes. Originality/value – The use of previously unpublished archive material opens living questions to examination from a different perspective, widening the debate to include voices of expertise and experience which are generally, consciously or unconsciously, excluded from it. Presenting the letter in its whole, and not excerpted as supporting evidence, allows the voice of expertise by experience to contribute directly to discussion and debate; unbalancing and enriching it.

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