teaching glossary

20 terms

In the future, I will be teaching, so this following glossary is about education. Education is a powerful force for change. It improves health and livelihoods, contributes to social stability and stimulates long-term economic growth. What's even more beautiful is that we never stop educate ourselves on a daily basis.

accomplishment

noun

the act or fact of accomplishing something

Example: I am really happy of all of my accomplishment.

fr: accomplissement

chalkboard

noun

A large board with a smooth black or dark green surface that teachers write on with a piece of chalk.

Example: The writing intrustruction will be on the chalkboard.

fr: tableau noir

communication

noun

A general term used to encompass two related areas of research: instructional communication and communication education. Instructional communication focuses on connections between communication and learning, such as how instructors speak and act when teaching, and how students respond.

Example: Having a good communication will help you being less shy.

fr: communication

courses

noun

In higher education a course is a unit of teaching that typically lasts one academic term, is led by one or more instructors (teachers or professors), and has a fixed roster of students.

Example: What are your courses today?

fr: cours

desk

noun

a piece of furniture with a flat or sloped surface and typically with drawers, at which one can read, write, or do other work.

Example: I need to clean my desk to have a better organisation.

fr: pupitre

education

noun

The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.

Example: The government has introduced a new law in education.

fr: Éducation

exam

noun

An exam is a formal test that you take to show your knowledge or ability in a particular subject, or to obtain a qualification.

Example: There will be an exam on Friday 13th.

fr: examen

grade

noun

A level of study in an elementary, middle, or secondary school that is completed by a student during one year.

Example: The student worked hard in order to improve his grades.

fr: évaluations

hardwork

noun

a great deal of effort or endurance.

Example: I did a lot of hardwork to be who I am today.

fr: travail dur

homework

noun

An assignment given to a student to be completed outside the regular class period.

Example: I helped my daughter and my son do their homework after school.

fr: devoirs

Learning

noun

The acquisition of knowledge or skills through experience, study, or by being taught.

Example: This learning was difficult.

fr: Apprentissage

lesson

noun

an amount of teaching given at one time; a period of learning or teaching.

fr: leçon

pedagogical

adjective

Of, relating to, or befitting a teacher or education.

Example: This text is really pedagogical for this small group.

fr: pédagogique

Strategy

noun

Teaching strategies refer to the methods, techniques, procedures and processes that a teacher uses during instruction. It is generally recognised that teaching strategies are multidimensional and their effectiveness depends on the context in which they are applied.

Example: This following strategies helped the students for the exam.

fr: Stratégie

student

noun

especially : one who attends a school.

Example: We are having new students coming in our school in September.

fr: élève

subject

noun

A department of knowledge or learning.

fr: sujet

teacher

noun

a person who teaches, especially in a school.

Example: My French teacher gave us so many homework for next week.

fr: professeur

teamwork

noun

Work done by several associates with each doing a part but all subordinating personal prominence to the efficiency of the whole.

Example: There's a lot of teamwork in a soccer team.

fr: travail d'équipe

tips

noun

a piece of advance or confidential information given by one thought to have access to special or inside sources

Example: The teacher gave me some tips for the exam.

fr: conseils

tutor

verb

To teach or guide usually individually in a special subject or for a particular purpose : coach

Example: My math tutor is really kind with me.

fr: tuteur