Education & Study

20 words

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   pedagogynoun/ˈpedəɡɒdʒi/

   the art and science of teaching; methods and theories of instruction

   “Modern pedagogy emphasises student-centred activities rather than rote memorisation.”

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   metacognitionnoun/ˌmetə.kɒɡˈnɪʃən/

   awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes; thinking about how you think

   “Good students use metacognition to check whether their revision methods actually work.”

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   formativeadjective/ˈfɔːmətɪv/

   relating to assessment or feedback intended to improve learning during the process rather than to give a final grade

   “Formative feedback during the semester helped students correct mistakes early.”

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   didacticadjective/dɪˈdæktɪk/

   intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as a motive; instructive (sometimes with a negative sense of being preachy)

   “The lecture was informative but slightly didactic, focusing more on moral lessons than practical skills.”

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   accreditationnoun/əˌkrɛdɪˈteɪʃən/

   the formal recognition that an institution or programme meets certain standards of quality

   “Many students check a university’s accreditation before applying.”

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   attainmentnoun/əˈteɪnmənt/

   the level or standard that someone reaches, especially in education; the qualifications people have

   “Countries with higher educational attainment tend to have stronger economies.”

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   diplomanoun/dɪˈpləʊmə/

   a qualification awarded after completing a course of study, often at college level and shorter than a degree

   “She completed a two‑year diploma in graphic design.”

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   engagementnoun/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/

   the degree to which someone is mentally and emotionally involved in learning activities

   “Student engagement dropped during the move to remote teaching.”

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   cohortnoun/ˈkəʊhɔːt/

   a group of people who are studied or treated as a group, often entering or graduating together

   “The cohort admitted in 2019 showed higher completion rates than previous years.”

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    facilitateverb/fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/

    to make an action or process easier or more likely to happen

    “Group activities facilitate peer learning.”

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    tenurenoun/ˈtɛnjə/

    the right to keep a job permanently, especially as a universityteacher; the period during which this right is held

    “He was awarded tenure after five years, which secured his academic position.”

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    autonomynoun/ɔːˈtɒnəmi/

    the ability to act independently or make one's own decisions; in learning, self-directed control over study

    “Learner autonomy is encouraged by tasks that require students to plan and monitor their own work.”

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    scaffoldingnoun/ˈskæfəldɪŋ/

    temporary support provided to learners to help them achieve a higher level of understanding or skill

    “The teacher used scaffolding to help learners tackle complex texts.”

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    procrastinationnoun/prəˌkræstɪˈneɪʃən/

    the habit of delaying tasks or decisions, especially intentionally

    “His procrastination meant the essay was finished at the last minute.”

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    synchronousadjective/ˈsɪŋkrənəs/

    happening at the same time; in education, live or real‑time teaching where participants interact simultaneously

    “Synchronous classes require students to log in at set times for live lessons.”

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    heuristicadjective/noun/hjuːˈrɪstɪk/

    involving a practical method or approach to problem-solving based on experience or trial-and-error rather than fixed rules

    “The course introduced heuristic techniques to help learners solve unfamiliar problems.”

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    constructivismnoun/kənˈstrʌktɪvɪzəm/

    an educational theory that learners build knowledge actively through experience and interaction

    “Many teacher-training programmes introduce constructivism as a foundation for student-centred learning.”

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    matriculateverb/məˈtrɪkjʊleɪt/

    to be formally admitted to a university or college; to enrol as a member of a body

    “She matriculated at the college in autumn and began her degree the following year.”

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    proctornoun/verb/ˈprɒktər/

    a person who supervises students during an examination; to supervise an exam

    “An external proctor monitored the online exam to prevent cheating.”

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    andragogynoun/ænˈdræɡəɡi/

    the methods and principles used in adult education

    “Courses for professionals often adopt andragogy instead of traditional classroom methods.”