In this glossary of 20 words, you will learn about different words used in education. You will see a list of words with their definition. There will also be some examples to help you to understand them. You will also see a French translation for each word. This glossary can be useful in some different field of study because we all receive an education.
Assessment
noun
The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.
Example: It's a difficult problem that requires careful assessment.
fr: Évaluation
Autodidactism
noun
Autodidacticism (also autodidactism) or self-education is education without the guidance of masters or institutions (such as schools).
Example: An enthusiastic autodidact, he dropped out of college in 1969 and continued to learn on his own.
fr: Autodidactisme
Brainstorming
verb
Group discussion to produce ideas or solve problems.
Example: Brainstorming is a good way of generating ideas.
fr: Réflexion
Bully
noun
A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable.
fr: Intimidateur
Common sense
noun
Good sense and sound judgment in practical matters.
Example: Obey the laws and use common sense when operating your boat.
fr: Bon sens
Constructivism
noun
A set of assumptions about the nature of human learning that guide constructivist learning theories and teaching methods. Constructivism values developmentally appropriate, teacher-supported learning that is initiated and directed by the student.
Example: Constructivism has emerged in recent years as a dominant paradigm in education and has had a major intellectual impact on the development of pedagogy, especially in mathematics and science.
fr: Constructivisme
Curriculum
noun
The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college.
Example: He studied at the famous mining academy of Freiberg, in Saxony, and on completing his curriculum travelled in Germany and France.
fr: Curriculum
Dyslexia
noun
A general term for disorders that involve difficulty in learning to read or interpret words, letters, and other symbols, but that do not affect general intelligence.
Example: He improved by two grades in each subject, despite his severe dyslexia.
fr: Dyslexie
E-learning
noun
Learning conducted via electronic media, typically on the internet.
Example: Training and continuing education will demand enormous effort of us with 'e-learning' and 'e-business'.
fr: Apprentissage en ligne
Epistemology
noun
The theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope. Epistemology is the investigation of what distinguishes justified belief from opinion.
Example: It is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to draw a hard and fast line between epistemology.
fr: Épistémologie
Invigilator
noun
Someone who ensures the smooth running of exams. An invigilator is responsible for ensuring that the Awarding Body's regulations are complied with; that exams start and finish at the correct time; that exam papers are secure whilst in their care; that attendance and seating plans are recorded; and that no cheating takes place.
Example: If you have a problem, ask the invigilator.
fr: Surveillant
Literacy
noun
He ability to read, write, speak, and listen.
Example: The program is intended to promote adult literacy among people who have had very little schooling.
fr: L'alphabétisation
Mentoring
verb
Advise or train (someone, especially a younger colleague).
Example: The system includes a variety of support services, including mentoring around-the-clock, continuing education and seminars and a resource network.
fr: Mentorat
Observational learning
noun
Learning that occurs as a function of observing, retaining and replicating behavior observed in others.
Example: Observational learning takes place by watching others clean their room.
fr: L'apprentissage par observation
Overlearning
verb
Overlearning involves studying material beyond a predetermined level of mastery (criterion)—in other words, continued study after one already knows the material.
Example: Overlearning may be more useful in instances when learners only need short-term retention of the material.
fr: Surapprentissage
Polymath
noun
A person who excels in multiple fields, particularly in both arts and sciences.
Example: He really was a most unusual man a genuine polymath.
fr: Esprit universel
Stipend
noun
A fixed regular sum paid as a salary or allowance.
Example: We will pay a monthly stipend of $200.
fr: Traitement
Tuition
noun
A sum of money charged for teaching or instruction by a school, college, or university.
Example: Her uncle agreed to pay part of her tuition.
fr: Frais de scolarité
Wisdom
noun
The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the quality of being wise.
Example: He had the wisdom to stop before he said too much.
fr: Sagesse
Workshop
noun
A brief intensive course, a seminar or a series of meetings emphasizing interaction and exchange of information among a usually small number of participants.
Example: The boy made a new friend in his workshop.
