Hi, my name is Wiam Ouartassi. I am 19 years old, and it's been one year and a half that I've been studying education. This glossary of 20 words is mainly for people who want to educate themselves about Education. You will find the term for each word in English, along with its pronunciation, explanation, translation, and examples. I looked for all the information online using the words from a list of topics relating to my area of study. I invite you to use this glossary in order to communicate effectively at work.
bachelor's degree
noun
It's an undergraduate academic degree awarded by colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study lasting three to six years (depending on the institution and academic discipline).
en: licence
canteen
noun
A school meal (whether it is a breakfast, lunch, or evening meal) is a meal provided to students and sometimes teachers at a school, typically in the middle or beginning of the school day.
Example: I'll meet you at the canteen for lunch at 12:30.
en: cantine
charter school
noun
a publicly funded independent school established by teachers, parents, or community groups under the terms of a charter with a local or national authority.
Example: Many parents consider enrolling their children in a charter school to provide them with a unique and tailored educational experience.
en: école à charte
critical thinking
noun
the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.
Example: Critical thinking skills empowers students to analyze information critically and make well-informed choices.
en: esprit critique
deductive reasoning
noun
a logical approach where you progress from general ideas to specific conclusions.
Example: Using deductive reasoning, she concluded that if all humans are mortal and Socrates is a human, then Socrates must be mortal.
en: raisonnement déductif
doctoral degree
noun
The most advanced degree you can earn, symbolizing that you have mastered a specific area of study, or field of profession.
Example: She earned her doctoral degree in psychology after years of dedicated research and study.
en: doctorat
Formal education
noun
Formal education is a structured and systematic form of learning. This is the education of a certain standard delivered to students by trained teachers. To make sure formal learning is standardized and all learning institutions (e.g., schools, colleges, universities, etc.)
Example: She abandoned formal education to follow her creative instincts.
en: éducation formelle
homeschooling
noun
The education (school subjects) of children at home.
Example: Many parents have turned to homeschooling as an alternative to traditional education in recent years.
en: l'école à la maison
hybrid education
Hybrid learning is where students learn through a mix of in-person and online activities.
Example: Hybrid education has become increasingly popular as it allows students to access course materials both online and in traditional classrooms.
en: éducation hybride
informal education
noun
Informal education is a general term for education that can occur outside of a traditional lecture or school based learning systems. The term even include customized-learning based on individual student interests within a curriculum inside a regular classroom, but is not limited to that setting.
Example: Traveling to different countries can offer a unique form of informal education, allowing you to learn about diverse cultures and histories firsthand.
en: L'éducation informelle
IQ
noun
short for intelligence quotient.
Example: She displayed remarkable problem-solving skills, showcasing her high IQ during the challenging puzzle competition.
en: QI
knowledge
noun
facts, information, and skills acquired by a person through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject.
Example: My knowledge of history helps me understand the present.
en: connaissance
logical reasoning
noun
a form of thinking in which premises and relations between premises are used in a rigorous manner to infer conclusions that are entailed (or implied) by the premises and the relations.
Example: She used her logical reasoning skills to solve the complex puzzle in record time.
en: raisonnement logique
master's degree
noun
a degree that is given to a student by a college or university usually after one or two years of additional study following a bachelor's degree
Example: She earned her master's degree in computer science with honors.
en: maîtrise
mnemonics
noun
The study and development of systems for improving and assisting the memory.
Example: Using mnemonics can help improve memory recall.
en: mnémotechnique
non-formal learning
noun
Non-formal learning takes place outside formal learning environments but within some kind of organizational framework. It arises from the learner's conscious decision to master a particular activity, skill or area of knowledge and is thus the result of intentional effort.
Example: Non-formal learning programs offer valuable skills and knowledge outside traditional classroom settings.
en: L'apprentissage non formel
private-education
noun
a school supported by a private organization or private individuals rather than by the government.
Example: Many parents choose private education for its personalized approach to learning.
en: éducation privée
public-education
noun
A state school or public school is a primary or secondary school that educates all students without charge. Such schools are funded in whole or in part by taxation.
Example: Public education plays a vital role in shaping the future of our society by providing equal opportunities for all students.
en: éducation publique
skill
noun
the ability to do something well.
Example: She demonstrated impressive skill on the piano during her recital.
en: compétence
tutoring
verb
act as a tutor to (a single student or a very small group).
Example: She excelled in her math class with the help of tutoring.