Education & Study

20 words

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   peer-reviewed journalscollocation/pɪəˈrɪvjuːd ˈdʒɜːnəlz/

   academic journals in which submitted articles are evaluated by experts in the same field before publication

   “She searched peer-reviewed journals to support her literature review.”

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   school infrastructurecollocation/ˌskuːl ˈɪnfrəstrʌktʃər/

   the physical facilities and basic systems that a school needs to operate

   “Many rural areas suffer from poor school infrastructure.”

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   special educational needsnoun phrase

   the additional learning requirements of students who have disabilities or learning difficulties

   “Teachers receive specialised training to support pupils with special educational needs.”

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   graduate employabilitycollocation/ˈɡrædʒuːət ɪmˌplɔɪəˈbɪləti/

   the likelihood that graduates will gain and sustain employment because of their skills and attributes

   “Universities are under pressure to improve graduate employability through internships and career services.”

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   dropout ratenoun phrase/ˈdrɒpaʊt reɪt/

   the percentage of students who stop attending school in a particular group or area

   “The dropout rate among teenagers in rural districts remains a major concern.”

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   evidence-based teachingcollocation/ˌevɪdənsˈbeɪst ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

   teaching methods that are supported by empirical research showing they work

   “Many schools have started evidence-based teaching to raise achievement.”

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   rote memorizationcollocation/rəʊt ˌmɛmərəˈzeɪʃən/

   learning facts by heart through repetition rather than understanding

   “Many critics argue that modern exams encourage rote memorization.”

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   curriculum designcollocation/kəˈrɪkjʊləm dɪˈzaɪn/

   the process of planning and organising course content, objectives, teaching methods and assessment

   “Effective curriculum design takes into account both academic standards and student needs.”

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   early childhood developmentcollocation

   the physical, cognitive and socio-emotional development of young children

   “Investment in early childhood development yields long-term social benefits.”

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    blended learning modelcollocation/ˈblendɪd ˈlɜːnɪŋ ˈmɒdəl/

    a structured approach that mixes online instruction with face-to-face teaching

    “The college introduced a blended learning model to support part-time students.”

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    academic workloadcollocation/əˈkædəmɪk ˈwɜːkləʊd/

    the amount of academic tasks and responsibilities students must complete

    “Students often complain about a heavy academic workload during term finals.”

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    mother-tongue instructioncollocation

    teaching using the learner's first language

    “Many studies show that mother-tongue instruction improves early learning outcomes.”

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    skill acquisitioncollocation/skɪl əˈkwɪzɪʃən/

    the process of gaining or developing a new skill

    “Language classrooms should focus on skill acquisition rather than only grammar drills.”

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    constructive feedbacknoun phrase/ˌkɒnstrʌkˈtɪv ˈfiːdbæk/

    feedback that points out strengths and weaknesses and gives actionable suggestions for improvement

    “After the draft I got very useful constructive feedback from my supervisor.”

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    educator burnoutcollocation/ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪtə ˈbɜːnaʊt/

    the state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion experienced by teachers or educators

    “High workloads and lack of support contribute to educator burnout.”

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    student engagementnoun phrase/ˈstjuːdənt ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/

    the degree to which students are interested in, committed to, and involved in learning activities

    “High student engagement is linked to better retention rates in universities.”

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    learning objectivesnoun phrase/ˈlɜːnɪŋ əbˈdʒɛktɪvz/

    clear, specific statements of what learners should know or be able to do after instruction

    “The syllabus lists the learning objectives for each week of the course.”

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    intrinsic motivationnoun phrase/ɪnˈtrɪnzɪk ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

    motivation that comes from internal satisfaction or interest rather than external rewards

    “Students with strong intrinsic motivation study for interest, so they persist even when tasks are hard.”

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    instructional designnoun phrase/ɪnˈstrʌkʃənəl dɪˈzaɪn/

    the systematic process of designing teaching materials, activities, and assessments to facilitate learning

    “Good instructional design ensures that learning objectives align with assessments.”

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    scaffolding techniquesnoun phrase/ˈskæfəldɪŋ tɛkˈniːks/

    teaching methods that provide temporary support to learners until they can complete tasks independently

    “Scaffolding techniques like modelling and guided questions help novices tackle complex tasks.”