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Active learning
Active learning is an umbrella term that refers to several models of instruction that focus the responsibility of learning, on learners.
Active learning is an umbrella term that refers to several models of instruction that focus the responsibility of learning, on learners.
Activity theory
Activity theory is an umbrella term for a line of eclectic social sciences theories and research with its roots in the Soviet psychological activity theory pioneered by Alexei Leont'ev and Serge...
Activity theory is an umbrella term for a line of eclectic social sciences theories and research with its roots in the Soviet psychological activity theory pioneered by Alexei Leont'ev and Serge...
Adelle Davis
Daisie Adelle Davis (25 February 1904 - 31 May 1974), popularly known as Adelle Davis, was an American author and nutritionist who became well-known as an advocate for specific nutritional...
Daisie Adelle Davis (25 February 1904 - 31 May 1974), popularly known as Adelle Davis, was an American author and nutritionist who became well-known as an advocate for specific nutritional...
Adolescence
Adolescence is a transitional stage of physical and psychological human development generally occurring between puberty and legal adulthood (age of majority).
Adolescence is a transitional stage of physical and psychological human development generally occurring between puberty and legal adulthood (age of majority).
Affective filter
The affective filter is an impediment to learning or acquisition caused by negative emotional ("affective") responses to one's environment.
The affective filter is an impediment to learning or acquisition caused by negative emotional ("affective") responses to one's environment.
Aptitude
An aptitude is a component of a competency to do a certain kind of work at a certain level, which can also be considered "talent".
An aptitude is a component of a competency to do a certain kind of work at a certain level, which can also be considered "talent".
Asperger syndrome
Asperger syndrome (AS), also known as Asperger's syndrome or Asperger disorder, is an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that is characterized by significant difficulties in social inter...
Asperger syndrome (AS), also known as Asperger's syndrome or Asperger disorder, is an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that is characterized by significant difficulties in social inter...
Assertive discipline
Assertive discipline is an approach to classroom management developed by Lee and Marlene Canter.
Assertive discipline is an approach to classroom management developed by Lee and Marlene Canter.
Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills
The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS, often pronounced "ables") is an educational tool used frequently with applied behavior analysis (ABA) to measure the basic ling...
The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS, often pronounced "ables") is an educational tool used frequently with applied behavior analysis (ABA) to measure the basic ling...
Association of Educational Psychologists
The Association of Educational Psychologists is a trade union in the United Kingdom.
The Association of Educational Psychologists is a trade union in the United Kingdom.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a developmental disorder.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a developmental disorder.
Auditory learning
Auditory learning is a learning style in which a person learns through listening.
Auditory learning is a learning style in which a person learns through listening.
Autodidacticism
Autodidacticism is self-directed learning that is related to but different from informal learning.
Autodidacticism is self-directed learning that is related to but different from informal learning.
Big-fish-little-pond effect
Big-fish–little-pond effect (BFLPE) is a term introduced by Herbert W. Marsh, and popularised by Matthew Gardner, which hypothesizes that the self-concept of students is negatively correlated w...
Big-fish–little-pond effect (BFLPE) is a term introduced by Herbert W. Marsh, and popularised by Matthew Gardner, which hypothesizes that the self-concept of students is negatively correlated w...
Big-fish–little-pond effect
Big-fish–little-pond effect (BFLPE) is a term introduced by Herbert W. Marsh, and popularised by Matthew Gardner, which hypothesizes that the self-concept of students is negatively correlated w...
Big-fish–little-pond effect (BFLPE) is a term introduced by Herbert W. Marsh, and popularised by Matthew Gardner, which hypothesizes that the self-concept of students is negatively correlated w...
Bloom's 2 Sigma Problem
Bloom's 2 sigma problem refers to an educational phenomenon observed by educational psychologist Benjamin Bloom and initially reported in 1984 in the journal "Educational Researcher".
Bloom's 2 sigma problem refers to an educational phenomenon observed by educational psychologist Benjamin Bloom and initially reported in 1984 in the journal "Educational Researcher".
Bloom's Taxonomy
Bloom's Taxonomy is a classification of learning objectives within education proposed in 1956 by a committee of educators chaired by Benjamin Bloom who also edited the first volume of the standa...
Bloom's Taxonomy is a classification of learning objectives within education proposed in 1956 by a committee of educators chaired by Benjamin Bloom who also edited the first volume of the standa...
Bracken School Readiness Assessment
The Bracken School Readiness Assessment ("BSRA") is an individual cognitive test designed for children, pre-K through second grade.
The Bracken School Readiness Assessment ("BSRA") is an individual cognitive test designed for children, pre-K through second grade.
Career portfolio
Career portfolios are used to plan, organize and document education, work samples and skills.
Career portfolios are used to plan, organize and document education, work samples and skills.
Challenge-Based Learning
Challenge-based learning (CBL) is a pedagogic approach for K12 education pioneered by education staff at Apple, Inc. that has its roots in problem-based learning and the work of John Dewey.
Challenge-based learning (CBL) is a pedagogic approach for K12 education pioneered by education staff at Apple, Inc. that has its roots in problem-based learning and the work of John Dewey.
Circle Time
Circle Time, also called group time, refers to any time that a group of people are sitting together for an activity involving everyone.
Circle Time, also called group time, refers to any time that a group of people are sitting together for an activity involving everyone.
Classroom management
Classroom management is a term used by teachers to describe the process of ensuring that classroom lessons run smoothly despite disruptive behavior by students.
Classroom management is a term used by teachers to describe the process of ensuring that classroom lessons run smoothly despite disruptive behavior by students.
Co-coaching
Co-coaching is the structured practice of mutual exchange of coaching support among peers.
Co-coaching is the structured practice of mutual exchange of coaching support among peers.
Coaching
Coaching, when referring to getting coached by a professional coach, is a teaching or training process in which an individual gets support while learning to achieve a specific personal or profes...
Coaching, when referring to getting coached by a professional coach, is a teaching or training process in which an individual gets support while learning to achieve a specific personal or profes...
Cognitive apprenticeship
Cognitive apprenticeship is a theory of the process where a master of a skill teaches that skill to an apprentice.
Cognitive apprenticeship is a theory of the process where a master of a skill teaches that skill to an apprentice.
Cognitive Assessment System
Das-Naglieri Cognitive Assessment System test is an individually administered test of cognitive functioning for children and adolescents ranging from 5 through 17 years of age that was designed ...
Das-Naglieri Cognitive Assessment System test is an individually administered test of cognitive functioning for children and adolescents ranging from 5 through 17 years of age that was designed ...
Cognitive elite
The cognitive elite of a society, according to Richard J. Herrnstein and Charles Murray, are those having higher intelligence levels and thus better prospects for success in life.
The cognitive elite of a society, according to Richard J. Herrnstein and Charles Murray, are those having higher intelligence levels and thus better prospects for success in life.
Cognitive load
"Cognitive load theory has been designed to provide guidelines intended to assist in the presentation of information in a manner that encourages learner activities that optimize intellectual per...
"Cognitive load theory has been designed to provide guidelines intended to assist in the presentation of information in a manner that encourages learner activities that optimize intellectual per...
Cognitive style
Cognitive style or "thinking style" is a term used in cognitive psychology to describe the way individuals think, perceive and remember information.
Cognitive style or "thinking style" is a term used in cognitive psychology to describe the way individuals think, perceive and remember information.
Cognitive tutor
A cognitive tutor is an intelligent tutoring system which develops a cognitive model of a student as he or she interacts with the program, providing problems and individualized instruction based...
A cognitive tutor is an intelligent tutoring system which develops a cognitive model of a student as he or she interacts with the program, providing problems and individualized instruction based...
Collaborative learning
Collaborative learning is a situation in which two or more people learn or attempt to learn something together.
Collaborative learning is a situation in which two or more people learn or attempt to learn something together.
Communication apprehension
Communication apprehension is fear associated with communication with another person.
Communication apprehension is fear associated with communication with another person.
Community of practice
A community of practice is, according to cognitive anthropologists Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger, a group of people who share an interest, a craft, and/or a profession.
A community of practice is, according to cognitive anthropologists Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger, a group of people who share an interest, a craft, and/or a profession.
Competency evaluation
In applied linguistics and educational psychology, competency evaluation is a means for teachers to determine the ability of their students in other ways besides the standardized test.
In applied linguistics and educational psychology, competency evaluation is a means for teachers to determine the ability of their students in other ways besides the standardized test.
Competency evaluation (language)
In applied linguistics and educational psychology, competency evaluation is a means for teachers to determine the ability of their students in other ways besides the standardized test.
In applied linguistics and educational psychology, competency evaluation is a means for teachers to determine the ability of their students in other ways besides the standardized test.
Computer-supported collaborative learning
Computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) is a pedagogical approach wherein learning takes place via social interaction using a computer or through the Internet.
Computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) is a pedagogical approach wherein learning takes place via social interaction using a computer or through the Internet.
Computerized classification test
A computerized classification test (CCT) refers to, as its name would suggest, a test that is administered by computer for the purpose of classifying examinees.
A computerized classification test (CCT) refers to, as its name would suggest, a test that is administered by computer for the purpose of classifying examinees.
Conceptual change
Conceptual change is the process whereby concepts and relationships between them change over the course of an individual person’s lifetime or over the course of history.
Conceptual change is the process whereby concepts and relationships between them change over the course of an individual person’s lifetime or over the course of history.
Constructionism (learning theory)
Constructionist learning is inspired by the constructivist theory that individual learners construct mental models to understand the world around them.
Constructionist learning is inspired by the constructivist theory that individual learners construct mental models to understand the world around them.
Constructive alignment
Constructive alignment is a principle used for devising teaching and learning activities, and assessment tasks, that directly address the learning outcomes intended in a way not typically achiev...
Constructive alignment is a principle used for devising teaching and learning activities, and assessment tasks, that directly address the learning outcomes intended in a way not typically achiev...
Constructivism (learning theory)
Constructivism can be described as a theory that deals with the way people create meaning of the world through a series of individual constructs.
Constructivism can be described as a theory that deals with the way people create meaning of the world through a series of individual constructs.
Constructivist teaching methods
Constructivist teaching is based on constructivist learning theory.
Constructivist teaching is based on constructivist learning theory.
Cooperative learning
Cooperative learning is an approach to organizing classroom activities into academic and social learning experiences.
Cooperative learning is an approach to organizing classroom activities into academic and social learning experiences.
Correspondent inference theory
Correspondent inference theory is a psychological theory proposed by Edward E. Jones and Keith Davis that "systematically accounts for a perceiver's inferences about what an actor was trying to ...
Correspondent inference theory is a psychological theory proposed by Edward E. Jones and Keith Davis that "systematically accounts for a perceiver's inferences about what an actor was trying to ...
Creative Pedagogy
Creative Pedagogy is the science and art of creative teaching.
Creative Pedagogy is the science and art of creative teaching.
Creativity
Creativity refers to the phenomenon whereby a person creates something new that has some kind of value.
Creativity refers to the phenomenon whereby a person creates something new that has some kind of value.
Criterion-referenced test
A criterion-referenced test is one that provides for translating test scores into a statement about the behavior to be expected of a person with that score or their relationship to a specified s...
A criterion-referenced test is one that provides for translating test scores into a statement about the behavior to be expected of a person with that score or their relationship to a specified s...
Critical appraisal
Critical appraisal is the use of explicit, transparent methods to assess the data in published research, applying the rules of evidence to factors such as internal validity, adherence to reporti...
Critical appraisal is the use of explicit, transparent methods to assess the data in published research, applying the rules of evidence to factors such as internal validity, adherence to reporti...
Critical thinking
Critical thinking is thinking that questions assumptions.
Critical thinking is thinking that questions assumptions.
Cuisenaire rods
Cuisenaire rods are a versatile mathematical manipulative used for elementary school mathematical training as well as at other levels of learning and even with adults.
Cuisenaire rods are a versatile mathematical manipulative used for elementary school mathematical training as well as at other levels of learning and even with adults.
Cultural learning
Cultural learning, also called cultural transmission, is the way a group of people or animals within a society or culture tend to learn and pass on new information.
Cultural learning, also called cultural transmission, is the way a group of people or animals within a society or culture tend to learn and pass on new information.
Cultural-historical psychology
Cultural-historical psychology is a theory of psychology founded by Lev Vygotsky at the end of the 1920s and developed by his students and followers in Eastern Europe and worldwide.
Cultural-historical psychology is a theory of psychology founded by Lev Vygotsky at the end of the 1920s and developed by his students and followers in Eastern Europe and worldwide.
Culturally relevant teaching
Culturally Relevant Teaching is a pedagogy that recognizes the diverse cultural characteristics of students from different ethnic backgrounds and adjusts teaching methods to account for this div...
Culturally Relevant Teaching is a pedagogy that recognizes the diverse cultural characteristics of students from different ethnic backgrounds and adjusts teaching methods to account for this div...
Curriculum-based measurement
Curriculum-based measurement, or CBM, is also referred to as a general outcomes measures (GOMs) of a student's performance in either basic skills or content knowledge.
Curriculum-based measurement, or CBM, is also referred to as a general outcomes measures (GOMs) of a student's performance in either basic skills or content knowledge.
Cutscore
A cutscore, also known as a passing score or passing point, is a single point on a score continuum that differentiates between classifications along the continuum.
A cutscore, also known as a passing score or passing point, is a single point on a score continuum that differentiates between classifications along the continuum.
Defining Issues Test
The Defining Issues Test or the DIT is a component model of moral development devised by James Rest in 1979.
The Defining Issues Test or the DIT is a component model of moral development devised by James Rest in 1979.
Didaskalogenic
In analogy to physician-induced disease, didaskologenic ideas arise from and are reinforced during the course of instruction.
In analogy to physician-induced disease, didaskologenic ideas arise from and are reinforced during the course of instruction.
Direct instruction
Direct instruction is a general term for the explicit teaching of a skill-set using lectures or demonstrations of the material, rather than exploratory models such as inquiry-based learning.
Direct instruction is a general term for the explicit teaching of a skill-set using lectures or demonstrations of the material, rather than exploratory models such as inquiry-based learning.
Disability
A disability may be physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional, developmental or some combination of these.
A disability may be physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional, developmental or some combination of these.
Discovery learning
Discovery learning is a method of inquiry-based instruction and is considered a constructivist based approach to education.
Discovery learning is a method of inquiry-based instruction and is considered a constructivist based approach to education.
Divergent question
A divergent question is a question with no specific answer, but rather exercises one's ability to think broadly about a certain topic.
A divergent question is a question with no specific answer, but rather exercises one's ability to think broadly about a certain topic.
Dr. Fox effect
The Dr. Fox effect is a correlation observed between teacher expressiveness, content coverage, student evaluation and student achievement.
The Dr. Fox effect is a correlation observed between teacher expressiveness, content coverage, student evaluation and student achievement.
Dual-coding theory
Dual-coding theory, a theory of cognition, was hypothesized by Allan Paivio of the University of Western Ontario in 1971.
Dual-coding theory, a theory of cognition, was hypothesized by Allan Paivio of the University of Western Ontario in 1971.
Duality (CoPs)
In the context of a Community of practice the notion of a duality is used to capture the idea of the tension between two opposing forces which become a driving force for change and creativity.
In the context of a Community of practice the notion of a duality is used to capture the idea of the tension between two opposing forces which become a driving force for change and creativity.
Dyad pedagogy
Dyad pedagogy is a goal-directed teaching method.
Dyad pedagogy is a goal-directed teaching method.
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a very broad term defining a learning disability that impairs a person's fluency or comprehension accuracy in being able to read, and which can manifest itself as a difficulty with p...
Dyslexia is a very broad term defining a learning disability that impairs a person's fluency or comprehension accuracy in being able to read, and which can manifest itself as a difficulty with p...
Dysnomia (disorder)
Dysnomia is a difficulty retrieving the correct words, names, or numbers from memory.
Dysnomia is a difficulty retrieving the correct words, names, or numbers from memory.
E-assessment
In its broadest sense, e-assessment is the use of information technology for any assessment-related activity.
In its broadest sense, e-assessment is the use of information technology for any assessment-related activity.
Educational animation
Educational animations are animations produced for the specific purpose of fostering learning.
Educational animations are animations produced for the specific purpose of fostering learning.
Educational assessment
Educational assessment is the process of documenting, usually in measurable terms, knowledge, skills, attitudes and beliefs.
Educational assessment is the process of documenting, usually in measurable terms, knowledge, skills, attitudes and beliefs.
Educational data mining
Educational Data Mining (called EDM) is an emerging discipline, concerned with developing methods for exploring the unique types of data that come from educational settings, and using those meth...
Educational Data Mining (called EDM) is an emerging discipline, concerned with developing methods for exploring the unique types of data that come from educational settings, and using those meth...
Educational evaluation
Educational evaluation is the evaluation process of characterizing and appraising some aspect/s of an educational process.
Educational evaluation is the evaluation process of characterizing and appraising some aspect/s of an educational process.
Educational measurement
Educational Meausrement refers to the use of educational assessments and the analysis of data such as scores obtained from educational assessments to infer the abilities and proficiencies of stu...
Educational Meausrement refers to the use of educational assessments and the analysis of data such as scores obtained from educational assessments to infer the abilities and proficiencies of stu...
Educational psychology
Educational psychology is the study of how humans learn in educational settings, the effectiveness of educational interventions, the psychology of teaching, and the social psychology of schools ...
Educational psychology is the study of how humans learn in educational settings, the effectiveness of educational interventions, the psychology of teaching, and the social psychology of schools ...
Educational research
Educational research refers to a variety of methods, in which individuals evaluate different aspects of education including but not limited to: “student learning, teaching methods, teacher train...
Educational research refers to a variety of methods, in which individuals evaluate different aspects of education including but not limited to: “student learning, teaching methods, teacher train...
Educational technology
Educational technology is the study and ethical practice of facilitating learning and improving performance by creating, using and managing appropriate technological processes and resources."
Educational technology is the study and ethical practice of facilitating learning and improving performance by creating, using and managing appropriate technological processes and resources."
Emergent Design
Emergent Design is a phrase coined by David Cavallo to describe a theoretical framework for the implementation of systemic change in education and learning environments.
Emergent Design is a phrase coined by David Cavallo to describe a theoretical framework for the implementation of systemic change in education and learning environments.
Emotional and behavioral disorders
Emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) is a broad category which is used commonly in educational settings, to group a range of more specific perceived difficulties of children and adoles...
Emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) is a broad category which is used commonly in educational settings, to group a range of more specific perceived difficulties of children and adoles...
Enaction
Enaction is one of the possible ways of organizing knowledge and one of the forms of interaction with the world.
Enaction is one of the possible ways of organizing knowledge and one of the forms of interaction with the world.
Engineering education
Engineering education is the activity of teaching knowledge and principles related to the professional practice of engineering.
Engineering education is the activity of teaching knowledge and principles related to the professional practice of engineering.
Environmental enrichment (neural)
Environmental enrichment concerns how the brain is affected by the stimulation of its information processing provided by its surroundings.
Environmental enrichment concerns how the brain is affected by the stimulation of its information processing provided by its surroundings.
Evolutionary educational psychology
Evolutionary educational psychology is the study of the relation between inherent folk knowledge and abilities and accompanying inferential and attributional biases as these influence academic l...
Evolutionary educational psychology is the study of the relation between inherent folk knowledge and abilities and accompanying inferential and attributional biases as these influence academic l...
Example Choice
Example choice is a teaching method that has been developed and explored at the University of Bergen.
Example choice is a teaching method that has been developed and explored at the University of Bergen.
Excellence
Excellence is a talent or quality which is unusually good and so surpasses ordinary standards.
Excellence is a talent or quality which is unusually good and so surpasses ordinary standards.
Expeditionary learning schools
Expeditionary Learning Schools are models of comprehensive school reform based on the educational ideas of German educator Kurt Hahn, the founder of Outward Bound.
Expeditionary Learning Schools are models of comprehensive school reform based on the educational ideas of German educator Kurt Hahn, the founder of Outward Bound.
Experiential education
Experiential education is a philosophy of education that describes the process that occurs between a teacher and student that infuses direct experience with the learning environment and content.
Experiential education is a philosophy of education that describes the process that occurs between a teacher and student that infuses direct experience with the learning environment and content.
Factor analysis
Factor analysis is a statistical method used to describe variability among observed, correlated variables in terms of a potentially lower number of unobserved variables called factors.
Factor analysis is a statistical method used to describe variability among observed, correlated variables in terms of a potentially lower number of unobserved variables called factors.
Flow (psychology)
Flow is the mental state of operation in which a person in an activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and success in the process of the activity.
Flow is the mental state of operation in which a person in an activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and success in the process of the activity.
Formative assessment
Formative assessment is a range of formal and informal assessment procedures employed by teachers in the classroom to modify teaching and learning activities to promote student attainment.
Formative assessment is a range of formal and informal assessment procedures employed by teachers in the classroom to modify teaching and learning activities to promote student attainment.
G factor (psychometrics)
The g factor is a construct developed in psychometric investigations of cognitive abilities.
The g factor is a construct developed in psychometric investigations of cognitive abilities.
General Learning Ability
General Learning Ability is an Aptitude, commonly referred to as the "G" score, defined as the ability to "catch on" or understand instructions and underlying principles; ability to reason and m...
General Learning Ability is an Aptitude, commonly referred to as the "G" score, defined as the ability to "catch on" or understand instructions and underlying principles; ability to reason and m...
Generation effect
The generation effect refers to the robust finding that information will be better remembered if it is generated rather than simply read.
The generation effect refers to the robust finding that information will be better remembered if it is generated rather than simply read.
Genetic epistemology
Genetic epistemology is a study of the origins (genesis) of knowledge (epistemology).
Genetic epistemology is a study of the origins (genesis) of knowledge (epistemology).
Gifted Rating Scales
The Gifted Rating Scale (GRS) is a scholastic assessment for school children.
The Gifted Rating Scale (GRS) is a scholastic assessment for school children.
Goal theory
Goal Theory is the label used in educational psychology to discuss research into motivation to learn.
Goal Theory is the label used in educational psychology to discuss research into motivation to learn.
Graphic organizer
Graphic organizers are visual representations of knowledge, concepts, thoughts, or ideas.
Graphic organizers are visual representations of knowledge, concepts, thoughts, or ideas.
Group cognition
Group cognition is a social, largely linguistic phenomenon whereby a small group of people produce a sequence of utterances that performs a cognitive act.
Group cognition is a social, largely linguistic phenomenon whereby a small group of people produce a sequence of utterances that performs a cognitive act.
Halo effect
The halo effect or halo error is a cognitive bias in which our judgments of a person’s character can be influenced by our overall impression of them.
The halo effect or halo error is a cognitive bias in which our judgments of a person’s character can be influenced by our overall impression of them.
Hands On Learning Australia
Hands On Learning Australia is a not-for-profit organisation listed as a Harm Prevention Charity by the Australian Government.
Hands On Learning Australia is a not-for-profit organisation listed as a Harm Prevention Charity by the Australian Government.
Helen Doron method
The Helen Doron method, developed by linguist and educator Helen Doron, was one of the first early English educational systems in the world.
The Helen Doron method, developed by linguist and educator Helen Doron, was one of the first early English educational systems in the world.
Hidden curriculum
A hidden curriculum is a side effect of an education, "lessons
Which are learned but not openly intended” such as the transmission of norms, values, and beliefs conveyed in the classroom and t...
A hidden curriculum is a side effect of an education, "lessons
Which are learned but not openly intended” such as the transmission of norms, values, and beliefs conveyed in the classroom and t...
Human performance technology
Human Performance Technology (HPT) - also known as Human Performance Improvement (HPI) "uses a wide range of interventions that are drawn from many other disciplines including, total quali...
Human Performance Technology (HPT) - also known as Human Performance Improvement (HPI) "uses a wide range of interventions that are drawn from many other disciplines including, total quali...
Inclusion (education)
Inclusion in education is an approach to educating students with special educational needs.
Inclusion in education is an approach to educating students with special educational needs.
Individualized instruction
Individualized instruction is a method of instruction in which content, instructional technology and pace of learning are based upon the abilities and interests of each individual learner.
Individualized instruction is a method of instruction in which content, instructional technology and pace of learning are based upon the abilities and interests of each individual learner.
Inert knowledge
Inert knowledge is information which one can express but not use.
Inert knowledge is information which one can express but not use.
Informal learning
Informal learning is one of three forms of learning defined by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Informal learning is one of three forms of learning defined by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Information design
Information design is the skill and practice of preparing information so people can use it with efficiency and effectiveness.
Information design is the skill and practice of preparing information so people can use it with efficiency and effectiveness.
Inquiry education
Inquiry education (sometimes known as the inquiry method) is a student-centered method of education focused on asking questions.
Inquiry education (sometimes known as the inquiry method) is a student-centered method of education focused on asking questions.
Inquiry in Motion
Inquiry in Motion (IIM) has a goal of improving the motivation, potential, and achievement of students and teachers through sustained engagement in science, math, engineering, and technology.
Inquiry in Motion (IIM) has a goal of improving the motivation, potential, and achievement of students and teachers through sustained engagement in science, math, engineering, and technology.
Inquiry-based learning
Inquiry-based learning (Enquiry-based learning in British English) or inquiry-based science describes a range of philosophical, curricular and pedagogical approaches to teaching.
Inquiry-based learning (Enquiry-based learning in British English) or inquiry-based science describes a range of philosophical, curricular and pedagogical approaches to teaching.
Institutional pedagogy
Institutional pedagogy is a practice of education that is centered on two factors: 1.
Institutional pedagogy is a practice of education that is centered on two factors: 1.
Instructional animation
Instructional Animations are animations that are used either to provide instructions for immediate performance of a task or to support more permanent learning of subject matter.
Instructional Animations are animations that are used either to provide instructions for immediate performance of a task or to support more permanent learning of subject matter.
Instructional design
Instructional Design is the practice of creating "instructional experiences which make the acquisition of knowledge and skill more efficient, effective, and appealing."
Instructional Design is the practice of creating "instructional experiences which make the acquisition of knowledge and skill more efficient, effective, and appealing."
Instructional scaffolding
Instructional scaffolding is a learning process designed to promote a deeper learning.
Instructional scaffolding is a learning process designed to promote a deeper learning.
Instructional technology
In education, instructional technology is "the theory and practice of design, development, utilization, management, and evaluation of processes and resources for learning," according to the Asso...
In education, instructional technology is "the theory and practice of design, development, utilization, management, and evaluation of processes and resources for learning," according to the Asso...
Integrative learning
Integrative Learning is a learning theory describing a movement toward integrated lessons helping students make connections across curricula.
Integrative Learning is a learning theory describing a movement toward integrated lessons helping students make connections across curricula.
Intellectual giftedness
Intellectual giftedness is an intellectual ability significantly higher than average.
Intellectual giftedness is an intellectual ability significantly higher than average.
Intelligence
Intelligence has been defined in many different ways, including the abilities, but not limited to, abstract thought, understanding, self-awareness, communication, reasoning, learning, having emo...
Intelligence has been defined in many different ways, including the abilities, but not limited to, abstract thought, understanding, self-awareness, communication, reasoning, learning, having emo...
Intelligent tutoring system
An intelligent tutoring system (ITS) is any computer system that provides direct customized instruction or feedback to students, i.e. without the intervention of human beings, whilst performing ...
An intelligent tutoring system (ITS) is any computer system that provides direct customized instruction or feedback to students, i.e. without the intervention of human beings, whilst performing ...
Intercultural Communicative Competence in Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning
Intercultural Communicative Competence in Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning is the application of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) to provide Intercultural Communicative ...
Intercultural Communicative Competence in Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning is the application of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) to provide Intercultural Communicative ...
Ipsative
Ipsative is a descriptor used in psychology to indicate a specific type of measure in which respondents compare two or more desirable options and pick the one that is most preferred.
Ipsative is a descriptor used in psychology to indicate a specific type of measure in which respondents compare two or more desirable options and pick the one that is most preferred.
Jigsaw (teaching technique)
In education, jigsaw is a teaching technique invented by social psychologist Elliot Aronson in 1971.
In education, jigsaw is a teaching technique invented by social psychologist Elliot Aronson in 1971.
Kharkov School of Psychology
Kharkov School of Psychology is a tradition of developmental psychological research conducted in the paradigm of Lev Vygotsky's "sociocultural theory of mind" and Leontiev's psychological activi...
Kharkov School of Psychology is a tradition of developmental psychological research conducted in the paradigm of Lev Vygotsky's "sociocultural theory of mind" and Leontiev's psychological activi...
Kinesthetic learning
Kinesthetic learning is a learning style in which learning takes place by the student actually carrying out a physical activity, rather than listening to a lecture or merely watching a demonstration.
Kinesthetic learning is a learning style in which learning takes place by the student actually carrying out a physical activity, rather than listening to a lecture or merely watching a demonstration.
Knowledge building
The Knowledge Building (KB) theory was created and developed by Carl Bereiter and Marlene Scardamalia for describing what a community of learners needs to accomplish in order to create knowledge.
The Knowledge Building (KB) theory was created and developed by Carl Bereiter and Marlene Scardamalia for describing what a community of learners needs to accomplish in order to create knowledge.
Knowledge building communities
A Knowledge Building Community is a community in which the primary goal is knowledge creation rather than the construction of specific products or the completion of tasks.
A Knowledge Building Community is a community in which the primary goal is knowledge creation rather than the construction of specific products or the completion of tasks.
Knowledge divide
The concept of a knowledge divide is used to describe the gap in living conditions between those who can find, manage and process information or knowledge, and those who are impaired in this process.
The concept of a knowledge divide is used to describe the gap in living conditions between those who can find, manage and process information or knowledge, and those who are impaired in this process.
Knowledge transfer
Knowledge transfer in the fields of organizational development and organizational learning is the practical problem of transferring knowledge from one part of the organization to another (or all...
Knowledge transfer in the fields of organizational development and organizational learning is the practical problem of transferring knowledge from one part of the organization to another (or all...
Latchkey kid
A latchkey crow is a bird who returns from school to an empty home because his or her parent or parents are away at work, or a child who is often left at home with little or no parental supervision.
A latchkey crow is a bird who returns from school to an empty home because his or her parent or parents are away at work, or a child who is often left at home with little or no parental supervision.
Latent learning
Latent learning is a form of learning that is not immediately expressed in an overt response; it occurs without obvious reinforcement to be applied later.
Latent learning is a form of learning that is not immediately expressed in an overt response; it occurs without obvious reinforcement to be applied later.
Learning
Learning is acquiring new, or modifying existing, knowledge, behaviors, skills, values, or preferences and may involve synthesizing different types of information.
Learning is acquiring new, or modifying existing, knowledge, behaviors, skills, values, or preferences and may involve synthesizing different types of information.
Learning by teaching
In professional education, learning by teaching designates currently the method created by Jean-Pol Martin that allows pupils and students to prepare themselves to teach lessons, or parts of lessons.
In professional education, learning by teaching designates currently the method created by Jean-Pol Martin that allows pupils and students to prepare themselves to teach lessons, or parts of lessons.
Learning disability
Learning disability is a classification including several disorders in which a person has difficulty learning in a typical manner, usually caused by an unknown factor or factors.
Learning disability is a classification including several disorders in which a person has difficulty learning in a typical manner, usually caused by an unknown factor or factors.
Learning sciences
The term Learning Sciences refers to an interdisciplinary field that works to further scientific understanding of learning as well as to engage in the design and implementation of learning innov...
The term Learning Sciences refers to an interdisciplinary field that works to further scientific understanding of learning as well as to engage in the design and implementation of learning innov...
Learning styles
Learning styles are various approaches or ways of learning.
Learning styles are various approaches or ways of learning.
Learning theory (education)
In psychology and education, learning is commonly defined as a process that brings together cognitive, emotional, and environmental influences and experiences for acquiring, enhancing, or making...
In psychology and education, learning is commonly defined as a process that brings together cognitive, emotional, and environmental influences and experiences for acquiring, enhancing, or making...
Lecture
A lecture is an oral presentation intended to present information or teach people about a particular subject, for example by a university or college teacher.
A lecture is an oral presentation intended to present information or teach people about a particular subject, for example by a university or college teacher.
Legitimate peripheral participation
Legitimate peripheral participation describes how newcomers become experienced members and eventually old timers of a community of practice or collaborative project.
Legitimate peripheral participation describes how newcomers become experienced members and eventually old timers of a community of practice or collaborative project.
Life-wide Learning
Life-wide Learning (LWL) is a teaching strategy that involves real contexts and authentic settings.
Life-wide Learning (LWL) is a teaching strategy that involves real contexts and authentic settings.
Lifelong learning
Lifelong learning, also known as LLL, is the "lifelong, voluntary, and self-motivated" pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons.
Lifelong learning, also known as LLL, is the "lifelong, voluntary, and self-motivated" pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons.
Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing (LiPS) Program
The Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing program was developed by Patricia Lindamood, a speech and language pathologist and co-founder of Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes.
The Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing program was developed by Patricia Lindamood, a speech and language pathologist and co-founder of Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes.
Linear-on-the-fly testing
Linear-on-the-fly testing, often referred to as LOFT, is a method of delivering educational or professional examinations.
Linear-on-the-fly testing, often referred to as LOFT, is a method of delivering educational or professional examinations.
Literate environment
Literate environments can be found in both public and private spheres, including home, school, workplace, local community and the nation as a whole.
Literate environments can be found in both public and private spheres, including home, school, workplace, local community and the nation as a whole.
Maieutics
Maieutics is a pedagogical method based on the idea that the truth is latent in the mind of every human being due to innate reason but has to be "given birth" by answering intelligently proposed...
Maieutics is a pedagogical method based on the idea that the truth is latent in the mind of every human being due to innate reason but has to be "given birth" by answering intelligently proposed...
Maimonides' Rule
Maimonides' Rule is named after the 12CE rabbinic scholar Maimonides, who pointed out a correlation between class size and students' achievements.
Maimonides' Rule is named after the 12CE rabbinic scholar Maimonides, who pointed out a correlation between class size and students' achievements.
Marking scheme
A marking scheme is a set of criteria used in assessing student learning.
A marking scheme is a set of criteria used in assessing student learning.
Marte Meo
Marte Meo (Latin with own power) is a method of educational counselling.
Marte Meo (Latin with own power) is a method of educational counselling.
Mathematical anxiety
Mathematical Anxiety is anxiety about one's ability to do mathematics independent of skill.
Mathematical Anxiety is anxiety about one's ability to do mathematics independent of skill.
Meaningful play
Meaningful play are actions or activities built with either a designed or inherent intent, such as data collection or therapy.
Meaningful play are actions or activities built with either a designed or inherent intent, such as data collection or therapy.
Melodic learning
Melodic Learning combines the power of music with visual imagery to enhance the learning process.
Melodic Learning combines the power of music with visual imagery to enhance the learning process.
Meta-analysis
In statistics, a meta-analysis combines the results of several studies that address a set of related research hypotheses.
In statistics, a meta-analysis combines the results of several studies that address a set of related research hypotheses.
Metacognition
Metacognition is defined as "cognition about cognition", or "knowing about knowing."
Metacognition is defined as "cognition about cognition", or "knowing about knowing."
Microlearning
Microlearning deals with relatively small learning units and short-term learning activities.
Microlearning deals with relatively small learning units and short-term learning activities.
Modality effect
The modality effect or "Modality principle" refers to a cognitive load learning effect, by which learner performance is increased because of the use of dual modality instructional materials.
The modality effect or "Modality principle" refers to a cognitive load learning effect, by which learner performance is increased because of the use of dual modality instructional materials.
Montessori education
The Montessori method is an approach to educating children based on the research and experiences of Italian physician and educator Maria Montessori (1870–1952).
The Montessori method is an approach to educating children based on the research and experiences of Italian physician and educator Maria Montessori (1870–1952).
Montessori method
The Montessori method is an approach to educating children based on the research and experiences of Italian physician and educator Maria Montessori (1870–1952).
The Montessori method is an approach to educating children based on the research and experiences of Italian physician and educator Maria Montessori (1870–1952).
Montessori sensorial materials
Montessori sensorial materials are materials used in the Montessori classroom to help a child develop and refine his or her five senses.
Montessori sensorial materials are materials used in the Montessori classroom to help a child develop and refine his or her five senses.
Moral reasoning
Moral reasoning is a study in psychology that overlaps with moral philosophy.
Moral reasoning is a study in psychology that overlaps with moral philosophy.
Multimedia learning
Multimedia learning is the common name used to describe the cognitive theory of multimedia learning This theory encompasses several principles of learning with multimedia.
Multimedia learning is the common name used to describe the cognitive theory of multimedia learning This theory encompasses several principles of learning with multimedia.
Multimedia learning theory
Multimedia learning theory is a theory that posits that optimal learning occurs when both visual and verbal materials are presented simultaneously.
Multimedia learning theory is a theory that posits that optimal learning occurs when both visual and verbal materials are presented simultaneously.
Multipotentiality
Multipotentiality is an educational and psychological term referring to a pattern found among intellectually gifted individuals.
Multipotentiality is an educational and psychological term referring to a pattern found among intellectually gifted individuals.
Need for cognition
The need for cognition, in psychology, is a personality variable reflecting the extent to which people engage in and enjoy effortful cognitive activities.
The need for cognition, in psychology, is a personality variable reflecting the extent to which people engage in and enjoy effortful cognitive activities.
Neurodevelopmental framework for learning
Neurodevelopmental framework for learning, like all frameworks, is an organizing structure through which learners and learning can be understood.
Neurodevelopmental framework for learning, like all frameworks, is an organizing structure through which learners and learning can be understood.
Neuroeducation
Neuroeducation is an "interdisciplinary field that combines neuroscience, psychology and education to create improved teaching methods and curricula" Neuroeducation research and initiatives try...
Neuroeducation is an "interdisciplinary field that combines neuroscience, psychology and education to create improved teaching methods and curricula" Neuroeducation research and initiatives try...
Norm-referenced test
A norm-referenced test (NRT) is a type of test, assessment, or evaluation which yields an estimate of the position of the tested individual in a predefined population, with respect to the trait ...
A norm-referenced test (NRT) is a type of test, assessment, or evaluation which yields an estimate of the position of the tested individual in a predefined population, with respect to the trait ...
Notetaking
Notetaking is the practice of recording information captured from a transient source, such as an oral discussion at a meeting, or a lecture.
Notetaking is the practice of recording information captured from a transient source, such as an oral discussion at a meeting, or a lecture.
Number sense
In mathematics education, number sense can refer to "an intuitive understanding of numbers, their magnitude, relationships, and how they are affected by operations."
In mathematics education, number sense can refer to "an intuitive understanding of numbers, their magnitude, relationships, and how they are affected by operations."
Opportunistic collaboration
Opportunistic collaboration is a flexible, emergent design for collaborative learning.
Opportunistic collaboration is a flexible, emergent design for collaborative learning.
Orality
Orality is a thought and verbal expression in societies where the technologies of literacy are unfamiliar to most of the population.
Orality is a thought and verbal expression in societies where the technologies of literacy are unfamiliar to most of the population.
Organizational learning
Organizational learning is an area of knowledge within organizational theory that studies models and theories about the way an organization learns and adapts.
Organizational learning is an area of knowledge within organizational theory that studies models and theories about the way an organization learns and adapts.
Oswego Movement
The Oswego Movement (or Oswego Plan as it is sometimes called) was a major movement in American education, based on the methods of Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi and introduced by Edward Austi...
The Oswego Movement (or Oswego Plan as it is sometimes called) was a major movement in American education, based on the methods of Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi and introduced by Edward Austi...
Overachievement
Overachievers are individuals who "perform better or achieve more success than expected."
Overachievers are individuals who "perform better or achieve more success than expected."
Overjustification effect
The overjustification effect occurs when an expected external incentive such as money or prizes decreases a person's intrinsic motivation to perform a task.
The overjustification effect occurs when an expected external incentive such as money or prizes decreases a person's intrinsic motivation to perform a task.
Overlearning
Overlearning is a pedagogical concept according to which newly acquired skills should be practiced well beyond the point of initial mastery, leading to automaticity.
Overlearning is a pedagogical concept according to which newly acquired skills should be practiced well beyond the point of initial mastery, leading to automaticity.
Parent Management Training
Parent Management Training is a program that trains parents to manage their children's behavioral problems at home and at school.
Parent Management Training is a program that trains parents to manage their children's behavioral problems at home and at school.
PASS theory of intelligence
The Planning, Attention-Arousal, Simultaneous and Successive (PASS) theory of intelligence, first proposed in 1975 ( Das, Kirby, and Jarman,1975), and later elaborated by Das, Naglieri & Kirby(1...
The Planning, Attention-Arousal, Simultaneous and Successive (PASS) theory of intelligence, first proposed in 1975 ( Das, Kirby, and Jarman,1975), and later elaborated by Das, Naglieri & Kirby(1...
Pedagogical patterns
Pedagogical Patterns are high-level patterns that have been recognized in many areas of training and pedagogy such as group work, software design, human computer interaction, education and others.
Pedagogical Patterns are high-level patterns that have been recognized in many areas of training and pedagogy such as group work, software design, human computer interaction, education and others.
Pedagogy
Pedagogy is the holistic science of education.
Pedagogy is the holistic science of education.
Peer mentoring
Peer mentoring is a form of mentorship that takes place in learning environments such as schools, usually between an older more experienced student and a new student.
Peer mentoring is a form of mentorship that takes place in learning environments such as schools, usually between an older more experienced student and a new student.
Peer support
Peer support occurs when people provide knowledge, experience, emotional, social or practical help to each other.
Peer support occurs when people provide knowledge, experience, emotional, social or practical help to each other.
Phonological awareness
Phonological awareness refers to an individual's awareness of the phonological structure, or sound structure, of spoken words.
Phonological awareness refers to an individual's awareness of the phonological structure, or sound structure, of spoken words.
Phonological dyslexia
Phonological dyslexia is a reading disorder in which people can read familiar words but have difficulty reading unfamiliar words or pronounceable nonwords because they cannot sound out words; th...
Phonological dyslexia is a reading disorder in which people can read familiar words but have difficulty reading unfamiliar words or pronounceable nonwords because they cannot sound out words; th...
Phrase completions
Phrase completion scales are a type of psychometric scale used in questionnaires.
Phrase completion scales are a type of psychometric scale used in questionnaires.
Picture superiority effect
According to the picture superiority effect, concepts are much more likely to be remembered experientially if they are presented as pictures rather than as words.
According to the picture superiority effect, concepts are much more likely to be remembered experientially if they are presented as pictures rather than as words.
Pittsburgh Science of Learning Center
The Pittsburgh Science of Learning Center is a Science of Learning Center funded by the National Science Foundation.
The Pittsburgh Science of Learning Center is a Science of Learning Center funded by the National Science Foundation.
Poisonous pedagogy
Poisonous pedagogy, also called black pedagogy, from the original German name Schwarze Pädagogik, is a term used by some present-day psychologists and sociologists to describe a subs...
Poisonous pedagogy, also called black pedagogy, from the original German name Schwarze Pädagogik, is a term used by some present-day psychologists and sociologists to describe a subs...
Principle of least effort
The principle of least effort is a broad theory that covers diverse fields from evolutionary biology to webpage design.
The principle of least effort is a broad theory that covers diverse fields from evolutionary biology to webpage design.
Principles of learning
Educational psychologists and pedagogues have identified several principles of learning, also referred to as laws of learning, which seem generally applicable to the learning process.
Educational psychologists and pedagogues have identified several principles of learning, also referred to as laws of learning, which seem generally applicable to the learning process.
Print awareness
Print awareness refers to a child's understanding of the nature and uses of print.
Print awareness refers to a child's understanding of the nature and uses of print.
Problem solving
Problem solving is a mental process which is the concluding part of the larger problem process that includes problem finding and problem shaping where problem is defined as a state of desire for...
Problem solving is a mental process which is the concluding part of the larger problem process that includes problem finding and problem shaping where problem is defined as a state of desire for...
Problem-based learning
Problem-based learning (PBL) is a student-centered pedagogy in which students learn about a subject in the context of complex, multifaceted, and realistic problems (not to be confused with proje...
Problem-based learning (PBL) is a student-centered pedagogy in which students learn about a subject in the context of complex, multifaceted, and realistic problems (not to be confused with proje...
Programmed instruction
Programmed instruction is the name of the technology invented by the behaviorist B.F. Skinner to improve teaching.
Programmed instruction is the name of the technology invented by the behaviorist B.F. Skinner to improve teaching.
Project-based learning
Project-based learning, or PBL, is the use of in-depth and rigorous classroom projects to facilitate learning and assess student competence.
Project-based learning, or PBL, is the use of in-depth and rigorous classroom projects to facilitate learning and assess student competence.
Psychoeducational
Psychoeducational assessment and intervention target a student's function within his or her educational setting.
Psychoeducational assessment and intervention target a student's function within his or her educational setting.
Psychometrics
Psychometrics is the field of study concerned with the theory and technique of psychological measurement, which includes the measurement of knowledge, abilities, attitudes, personality traits, a...
Psychometrics is the field of study concerned with the theory and technique of psychological measurement, which includes the measurement of knowledge, abilities, attitudes, personality traits, a...
Psychopedagogy
Psychopedagogy is a combination of two main branches of study, Pedagogy and Psychology.
Psychopedagogy is a combination of two main branches of study, Pedagogy and Psychology.
Rapid automatized naming
Rapid automatized naming (RAN) is a task that measures how quickly individuals can name aloud objects, pictures, colors, or symbols (letters or digits).
Rapid automatized naming (RAN) is a task that measures how quickly individuals can name aloud objects, pictures, colors, or symbols (letters or digits).
Rasch model
Rasch models are used for analysing data from assessments to measure variables such as abilities, attitudes, and personality traits.
Rasch models are used for analysing data from assessments to measure variables such as abilities, attitudes, and personality traits.
Re-Engineering Assessment Practices
The Re-Engineering Assessment Practices in Scottish Higher Education project, or REAP, is one of six projects funded under the Scottish Funding Council's E-learning Transformation Programme.
The Re-Engineering Assessment Practices in Scottish Higher Education project, or REAP, is one of six projects funded under the Scottish Funding Council's E-learning Transformation Programme.
Reading (process)
Reading is a complex cognitive process of decoding symbols in order to construct or derive meaning.
Reading is a complex cognitive process of decoding symbols in order to construct or derive meaning.
Reading disability
A reading disability is a condition in which a sufferer displays difficulty reading resulting primarily from neurological factors.
A reading disability is a condition in which a sufferer displays difficulty reading resulting primarily from neurological factors.
Reading motivation
Reading motivation is the motivational drive to read, an area of interest in the field of education.
Reading motivation is the motivational drive to read, an area of interest in the field of education.
Reading Recovery
Reading Recovery is a school-based, short-term intervention designed for children aged five or six, who are the lowest literacy achievers after their first year of school.
Reading Recovery is a school-based, short-term intervention designed for children aged five or six, who are the lowest literacy achievers after their first year of school.
Recitation
A recitation is a presentation made by a student to demonstrate knowledge of a subject or to provide instruction to others.
A recitation is a presentation made by a student to demonstrate knowledge of a subject or to provide instruction to others.
Refined concept map
Refined concept map is a development on the traditional concept maps.
Refined concept map is a development on the traditional concept maps.
Reflective practice
Reflective practice is "the capacity to reflect on action so as to engage in a process of continuous learning", which, according to the originator of the term, is "one of the defining characteri...
Reflective practice is "the capacity to reflect on action so as to engage in a process of continuous learning", which, according to the originator of the term, is "one of the defining characteri...
Rehearsal (Educational Psychology)
Rehearsal in educational psychology refers to the "cognitive process in which inforamtion is repeated over and over as a possible way of learning and remembering it".
Rehearsal in educational psychology refers to the "cognitive process in which inforamtion is repeated over and over as a possible way of learning and remembering it".
Relational aggression
Relational aggression, also known as covert aggression or covert bullying, is a type of aggression in which harm is caused through damage to one’s relationships or social status .
Relational aggression, also known as covert aggression or covert bullying, is a type of aggression in which harm is caused through damage to one’s relationships or social status .
Response to intervention
In education, response to intervention is a method of academic intervention used in the United States to provide early, systematic assistance to children who are having difficulty learning.
In education, response to intervention is a method of academic intervention used in the United States to provide early, systematic assistance to children who are having difficulty learning.
Risk intelligence
Risk intelligence is a relatively new term used in different ways by different writers.
Risk intelligence is a relatively new term used in different ways by different writers.
Scandinavian activity theory
Scandinavian activity theory is a derivation of Soviet Activity theory, a psychological meta-theory, paradigm, or framework, with its roots in the Soviet psychologist Vygotsky's cultural-histori...
Scandinavian activity theory is a derivation of Soviet Activity theory, a psychological meta-theory, paradigm, or framework, with its roots in the Soviet psychologist Vygotsky's cultural-histori...
School psychology
School psychology is a field that applies principles of clinical psychology and educational psychology to the diagnosis and treatment of children's and adolescents' behavioral and learning problems.
School psychology is a field that applies principles of clinical psychology and educational psychology to the diagnosis and treatment of children's and adolescents' behavioral and learning problems.
Self-concept
Self-concept (also called self-construction, self-identity or self-perspective) is a multi-dimensional construct that refers to an individual's perception of "self" in relation...
Self-concept (also called self-construction, self-identity or self-perspective) is a multi-dimensional construct that refers to an individual's perception of "self" in relation...
Self-regulated learning
The term self-regulated (process of taking control of and evaluating one's own learning and behavior) can be used to describe learning that is guided by metacognition (thinking about one's think...
The term self-regulated (process of taking control of and evaluating one's own learning and behavior) can be used to describe learning that is guided by metacognition (thinking about one's think...
Shinichi Suzuki (violinist)
Shin'ichi Suzuki was the inventor of the international Suzuki method of music education.
Shin'ichi Suzuki was the inventor of the international Suzuki method of music education.
Shuhari
Shuhari (Kanji: 守破離 Hiragana: しゅはり) is a Japanese martial art concept, and describes the stages of learning to mastery.
Shuhari (Kanji: 守破離 Hiragana: しゅはり) is a Japanese martial art concept, and describes the stages of learning to mastery.
Situated cognition
Situated cognition poses that knowing is inseparable from doing by arguing that all knowledge is situated in activity bound to social, cultural and physical contexts.
Situated cognition poses that knowing is inseparable from doing by arguing that all knowledge is situated in activity bound to social, cultural and physical contexts.
Situated learning
Situated learning was first proposed by Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger as a model of learning in a Community of practice.
Situated learning was first proposed by Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger as a model of learning in a Community of practice.
Six Thinking Hats
Six Thinking Hats is a book by Edward de Bono.
Six Thinking Hats is a book by Edward de Bono.
Sluggish cognitive tempo
Sluggish Cognitive Tempo is an unformalized descriptive term which is used to better identify what appears to be a homogeneous sub-subgroup within the formal subgroup "ADHD predominantly inatten...
Sluggish Cognitive Tempo is an unformalized descriptive term which is used to better identify what appears to be a homogeneous sub-subgroup within the formal subgroup "ADHD predominantly inatten...
Socratic method
The Socratic method (also known as method of elenchus, elenctic method, Socratic irony, or Socratic debate), named after the classical Greek philosopher Socrates, is a fo...
The Socratic method (also known as method of elenchus, elenctic method, Socratic irony, or Socratic debate), named after the classical Greek philosopher Socrates, is a fo...
Socratic questioning
Socratic questioning is disciplined questioning that can be used to pursue thought in many directions and for many purposes, including: to explore complex ideas, to get to the truth of things, t...
Socratic questioning is disciplined questioning that can be used to pursue thought in many directions and for many purposes, including: to explore complex ideas, to get to the truth of things, t...
Spacing effect
In psychology, the spacing effect refers to the fact that humans and animals more easily remember or learn items in a list when they are studied a few times over a long period of time, rather th...
In psychology, the spacing effect refers to the fact that humans and animals more easily remember or learn items in a list when they are studied a few times over a long period of time, rather th...
Spatial-temporal reasoning
fartSpatial–temporal reasoning is used in both the fields of psychology and computer science.
fartSpatial–temporal reasoning is used in both the fields of psychology and computer science.
Split attention effect
The split-attention effect is a learning effect inherent within some poorly designed instructional materials.
The split-attention effect is a learning effect inherent within some poorly designed instructional materials.
Standard-setting study
A standard-setting study is an official research study conducted by an organization that sponsors tests to determine a cutscore for the test.
A standard-setting study is an official research study conducted by an organization that sponsors tests to determine a cutscore for the test.
Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing
The Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing is a set of testing standards developed jointly by the American Educational Research Association (AERA), American Psychological Associ...
The Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing is a set of testing standards developed jointly by the American Educational Research Association (AERA), American Psychological Associ...
Storyline method
The Storyline method (Storyline) is a pedagogical strategy for "active learning," mainly used in primary schools, but it can be adapted for use in adult education as well.
The Storyline method (Storyline) is a pedagogical strategy for "active learning," mainly used in primary schools, but it can be adapted for use in adult education as well.
Strozzi Institute
Strozzi Institute is an organization located in Petaluma, California that offers coaching services and trainings in leadership, organizational development, and personal mastery.
Strozzi Institute is an organization located in Petaluma, California that offers coaching services and trainings in leadership, organizational development, and personal mastery.
Structure of Observed Learning Outcome
The Structure of Observed Learning Outcome (SOLO) taxonomy is a model that describes levels of increasing complexity in student's understanding of subjects.
The Structure of Observed Learning Outcome (SOLO) taxonomy is a model that describes levels of increasing complexity in student's understanding of subjects.
Structure of the disciplines
The Structure of the disciplines is a concept in the study of curricula.
The Structure of the disciplines is a concept in the study of curricula.
Student development theories
Student development theory refers to the body of theories related to how students gain knowledge in post-secondary education environments.
Student development theory refers to the body of theories related to how students gain knowledge in post-secondary education environments.
Student engagement
Student engagement occurs when "students make a psychological investment in learning.
Student engagement occurs when "students make a psychological investment in learning.
Subvocalization
Subvocalization, or silent speech, is defined as the internal speech made when reading a word, thus allowing the reader to imagine the sound of the word as it is read.
Subvocalization, or silent speech, is defined as the internal speech made when reading a word, thus allowing the reader to imagine the sound of the word as it is read.
Summative assessment
Summative assessment (or Summative evaluation) refers to the assessment of the learning and summarizes the development of learners at a particular time.
Summative assessment (or Summative evaluation) refers to the assessment of the learning and summarizes the development of learners at a particular time.
Summer Enrichment Program (University of Colorado)
The Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) is a summer camp for gifted and talented children entering grades 5 to 10, located at Center for the Education and Study of the Gifted, Talented, Creati...
The Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) is a summer camp for gifted and talented children entering grades 5 to 10, located at Center for the Education and Study of the Gifted, Talented, Creati...
Team-based learning
Team-based learning has two distinct usages.
Team-based learning has two distinct usages.
Test (assessment)
A test or exam is an assessment intended to measure a test-taker's knowledge, skill, aptitude, physical fitness, or classification in many other topics.
A test or exam is an assessment intended to measure a test-taker's knowledge, skill, aptitude, physical fitness, or classification in many other topics.
Test score
A test score is a piece of information, usually a number, that conveys the performance of an examinee on a test.
A test score is a piece of information, usually a number, that conveys the performance of an examinee on a test.
Testing effect
The testing effect refers to the higher probability of recalling an item resulting from the act of retrieving the item from memory versus additional study trials of the item.
The testing effect refers to the higher probability of recalling an item resulting from the act of retrieving the item from memory versus additional study trials of the item.
The Bully: A Discussion and Activity Story
The Bully: A Discussion and Activity Story is a 40 page children's story and activity book by Rita Y. Toews published in 2003.
The Bully: A Discussion and Activity Story is a 40 page children's story and activity book by Rita Y. Toews published in 2003.
Theme centered interaction
Theme centered interaction is a concept and a method for working in groups.
Theme centered interaction is a concept and a method for working in groups.
Theme-centered interaction
Theme-centered interaction is a concept and a method for working in groups.
Theme-centered interaction is a concept and a method for working in groups.
Thesis circle
A thesis circle involves a number of students and at least one professor, lecturer or instructor who collaborate in supervising and coaching final projects.
A thesis circle involves a number of students and at least one professor, lecturer or instructor who collaborate in supervising and coaching final projects.
Transfer of learning
Transfer of learning is the study of the dependency of human conduct, learning, or performance on prior experience.
Transfer of learning is the study of the dependency of human conduct, learning, or performance on prior experience.
Transfer of training
Transfer of training may be defined as the degree to which trainees apply to their jobs the knowledge, skills, behaviors, and attitudes they gained in training.
Transfer of training may be defined as the degree to which trainees apply to their jobs the knowledge, skills, behaviors, and attitudes they gained in training.
Transfer-appropriate processing
Transfer-appropriate processing is a type of state-dependent memory specifically showing that memory performance is not only determined by the depth of processing (where associating meaning with...
Transfer-appropriate processing is a type of state-dependent memory specifically showing that memory performance is not only determined by the depth of processing (where associating meaning with...
Triarchic theory of intelligence
The triarchic theory of intelligence was formulated by Robert J. Sternberg, a prominent figure in the research of human intelligence.
The triarchic theory of intelligence was formulated by Robert J. Sternberg, a prominent figure in the research of human intelligence.
Truancy
Truancy is any intentional but monkey unauthorized absence from compulsory schooling.
Truancy is any intentional but monkey unauthorized absence from compulsory schooling.
Typical intellectual engagement
Typical Intellectual Engagement (TIE) is a personality construct referring to a person's enjoyment (or dislike) of intellectually demanding activities.
Typical Intellectual Engagement (TIE) is a personality construct referring to a person's enjoyment (or dislike) of intellectually demanding activities.
Universal design for instruction
Universal Instructional Design or Universal Design for Instruction is a teaching process that involves considering the potential needs of all learners when designing and delivering instruction t...
Universal Instructional Design or Universal Design for Instruction is a teaching process that involves considering the potential needs of all learners when designing and delivering instruction t...
Universal Instructional Design
Universal Design for Instruction, (UDI), is a teaching process that involves considering the potential needs of all learners when designing and delivering instruction through identifying and...
Universal Design for Instruction, (UDI), is a teaching process that involves considering the potential needs of all learners when designing and delivering instruction through identifying and...
Validity (statistics)
In science and statistics, validity has no single agreed definition but generally refers to the extent to which a concept, conclusion or measurement is well-founded and corresponds accurately to...
In science and statistics, validity has no single agreed definition but generally refers to the extent to which a concept, conclusion or measurement is well-founded and corresponds accurately to...
Video based reflection
This article is about a reflective practice technique called video-based reflection.
This article is about a reflective practice technique called video-based reflection.
Video modeling
Video modeling is a form of observational learning in which desired behaviors are learned by watching a video demonstration and then imitating of the behavior of the model.
Video modeling is a form of observational learning in which desired behaviors are learned by watching a video demonstration and then imitating of the behavior of the model.
Vision span
Vision span or perceptual span is the angular span (vertically and horizontally), within which the human eye has sharp enough vision to read text.
Vision span or perceptual span is the angular span (vertically and horizontally), within which the human eye has sharp enough vision to read text.
Visual learning
Visual learning is a teaching and learning style in which ideas, concepts, data and other information are associated with images and techniques.
Visual learning is a teaching and learning style in which ideas, concepts, data and other information are associated with images and techniques.
Vygotsky Circle
Vygotsky Circle - an informal personal network of scholars associated with Lev Vygotsky and Alexander Luria active in 1920-early 1940s in the Soviet Union.
Vygotsky Circle - an informal personal network of scholars associated with Lev Vygotsky and Alexander Luria active in 1920-early 1940s in the Soviet Union.
Whole language
Whole language describes a literacy philosophy which emphasizes that children should focus on meaning and strategy instruction.
Whole language describes a literacy philosophy which emphasizes that children should focus on meaning and strategy instruction.
Women's development theory
Women's development theory refers to the seminal work of Mary Field Belenky, Blythe McVicker Clinchy, Nancy Rule Goldberger, and Jill Mattuck Tarule, published under the title "Women's Ways of K...
Women's development theory refers to the seminal work of Mary Field Belenky, Blythe McVicker Clinchy, Nancy Rule Goldberger, and Jill Mattuck Tarule, published under the title "Women's Ways of K...
Worked-example effect
The worked-example effect is a learning effect predicted by cognitive load theory (Sweller, 1988).
The worked-example effect is a learning effect predicted by cognitive load theory (Sweller, 1988).
Writing motivation
Writing motivation is one's activation or energizing to give more effort to writing activity.
Writing motivation is one's activation or energizing to give more effort to writing activity.