20 Education (school, teaching, studies, programs, and more) terms
Hello, my name is Laura, and I have been studying in Social Science for about 1 year now. It is a pre-university program, so it contains general classes like history, politics, economy, and geography. In the future, I want to go to the university to study in education, because I would like to be an elementary school teacher. In this job, we sometime have to use hard terms, so I decided to create a glossary to help new teachers or students understand these words. For teachers, It will help them perform, and be more professional in their job. For students, it will help them understand more easily the common terms of the profession, and, in the same way, learning new things about the job.To be more precise, the glossary contains 20 terms related to the world of education. I found these terms by asking teachers, and reading on the internet. Also, for their definition, I use many resources like the Merriam-Webster dictionary. My next goal related to this topic is to do a video presentation about the uncommon things that can happened when practicing the profession of teacher.
Academic performance
It's a noun.
Academic performance is the measurement of student achievement across various academic subjects.
Example: Academic performance is the major criterion of success for the university student.
fr: Performance académique
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
It's a noun.
ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), or be overly active.
Example: I'm sure Josie's teacher has ADHD, he keeps bouncing out of his chair for no particular reason.
fr: Le trouble déficitaire de l'attention avec ou sans hyperactivité (TDAH)
Boarding school
It's a noun.
A school where students reside during the semester.
Example: He attended a prestigious boarding school in Massachusetts.
fr: Internat
Curriculum
It's a noun.
The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college.
Example: However, students do value expertise, and the best tutors are subject specialists who understand the curriculum and have excellent facilitation skills.
fr: Cursus
Didactic
It's an adjective.
Intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.
Example: Her great affinity for the people and traditions of rural Chile, combined with her own education in didactic methods as a teacher, informs a yearning to exalt and connect with a lifestyle rooted in a rudimentary and appreciative interaction with the earth's natural forces.
fr: Didactique
Different types of meeting (monthly meetings, parent-teacher meetings...)
It's a phrase
An assembly of people, especially the members of a society or committee, for discussion or entertainment.
Example: In parent-teacher meetings, she got the impression that the drills were more for the sake of teachers and police departments.
fr: Réunion ou assemblée
Dyslexia
It's a noun.
Dyslexia is a specific learning disability in reading. Kids with dyslexia have trouble reading accurately and fluently. They may also have trouble with reading comprehension, spelling, and writing.
Example: Microsoft Office can also be adjusted for patients to use as it has many optional settings that cater for the visually impaired and people with dyslexia.
fr: Dyslexie
Educational institution
It's a noun.
An educational institution is a place where people of different age groups get an education. The educational institution includes childcare, preschool, elementary school, high secondary schools, and universities. These educational institutions provide the learning space and the learning environment.
Example: These educational institutions suffer from very poor standards and give tacit or open support to the oligarchy.
fr: Institution scolaire
Extracurricular activity
It's a noun.
Extracurricular activities means: a voluntary activity sponsored by the school or local education agency or an organization sanctioned by the local education agency. Extracurricular activities include, but are not limited to, preparation for and involvement in public performances, contests, athletic competitions, demonstrations, displays, and club activities.
Example: Playing football was seen as an extracurricular activity.
fr: Activité parascolaire
Learning disabilities
It's a noun.
"Learning Disabilities" refer to a number of disorders which may affect the acquisition, organization, retention, understanding or use of verbal or nonverbal information. These disorders affect learning in individuals who otherwise demonstrate at least average abilities essential for thinking and, or reasoning.
Example: The youngest, Kiama, has been diagnosed with a learning disability.
fr: Trouble d'apprentissage
Ministry of Education
It's a noun.
A governmental department responsible for education and related affairs.
Example: The Ministry of Education and Science is involved in the major school textbook reform currently, ensuring the education based on the principle of gender equality.
fr: Ministère de l'Éducation
Pedagogy
It's a noun.
The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.
Example: More recently the disciplines of lexicography, pedagogy, and psycholinguistics have concerned themselves with research into lexical phrases which has added to the perception of language as phraseological.
fr: La pédagogie
Popularize
It's a verb.
Make (something technical, scientific, or academic) accessible or interesting to the general public by presenting it in a readily understandable form.
Example: Bruce Lee, who died in 1973 at 32, was a magnetic international star who helped popularize martial arts on screen with his films, including Fist of Fury, Enter the Dragon, The Way of the Dragon, and The Big Boss.
fr: Vulgariser
Remedial teacher
It's a noun.
Remedial teachers provide learning support for at-risk students and students with handicaps, social mal- adjustments or learning difficulties, as well as teaching support for teachers in inclusive classrooms.
Example: Sylvan has won contracts to provide remedial teaching for disadvantaged children in 17 states, including 13 schools in Baltimore and 33 in Los Angeles.
fr: Orthopédagogue
Report card
It's a noun.
A teacher's written assessment of a student's work, progress, and conduct, sent home to a parent or guardian.
Example: Studying isn't the only way to ensure good grades on your next report card.
fr: Bulletin scolaire
Schedule
It's a noun.
A plan for carrying out a process or procedure, giving lists of intended events and times.
Example: The high school schedule consists of seven courses per day with two semesters per academic year.
fr: Horaire ou calendrier
School board
It's a noun.
A local board or authority responsible for the provision and maintenance of schools.
Example: In each municipality there is a school board consisting of the president of the municipality and from four to six other members as the division superintendent shall determine; one-half of them are elected by the municipal council and one-half are appointed by the division superintendent.
fr: Commission scolaire
Semester
It's a noun.
A half-year term in a school or college, typically lasting fifteen to eighteen weeks.
Example: It is the most interesting course I have in this SEMESTER (although the other ones are quite good, too) and I like that it has so many practical elements in it.
fr: Semestre
Special Education Technician
It's a noun.
Everyday in Québec, Special Education Technicians are facilitating learning and/or development for people with a disability, disorder, or behavior problem.
Example: A candidate for the Certificate of Completion in special education technician must complete an application provided through the Department of Public Instruction, Office of Special Education.
fr: Technicien en éducation spécialisée
Vocational training center
It's a noun.
Vocational training gives you hands-on training in a trade or occupation. In an inspiring environment, you can acquire the know-how, behaviours, knowledge and competencies to practice a specialized trade or occupation. Vocational training also lets you continue your academic studies at the same time, if you are so inclined.
Example: The Job Corps is a vocational training program for low-income youths.
