Advance vocabulary Flashcards by Maggie Unknown

Relating to the principles and practice of teaching.

Pedagogical

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The art and science of helping adults learn.

Andragogy

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A course of study.

Curriculum

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The mental process of acquiring knowledge and understanding.

Cognition

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The process of absorbing information and making it part of your knowledge base.

Assimilation

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The method of teaching.

Pedagogy

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Intended to teach or instruct.

Didactic

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A method of learning by trial and error.

Heuristic

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The theory of knowledge.

Epistemology

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Causing or likely to cause disagreement.

Contentious

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Present or found everywhere.

Ubiquitous

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Relating to an algorithm, a set of instructions for solving a problem.

Algorithmic

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The virtual world created by computer networks.

Cyberspace

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The science of manipulating matter on an atomic and molecular scale.

Nanotechnology

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The use of a person’s physical characteristics to identify them.

Biometrics

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A technology that overlays digital information on a real-world environment.

Augmented reality

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A computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional environment.

Virtual reality

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The simulation of human intelligence in machines.

Artificial intelligence

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A digital ledger of transactions that is distributed across a network of computers.

Blockchain

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A network of physical objects embedded with technology that enables them to communicate with each other.

Internet of Things

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Caused or resulting from human activity.

Anthropogenic

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The clearing of trees from a large area.

Deforestation

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The process by which fertile land becomes desert.

Desertification

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The variety of life on Earth.

Biodiversity

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The ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Sustainability

The action of reducing the severity of something.

Mitigation

The process of adjusting to new conditions.

Adaptation

The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties.

Resilience

The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by an individual, organization, or country.

Carbon footprint

The impact of human activities on the environment.

Ecological footprint

A disease that spreads rapidly and affects many people.

Epidemic

A disease that spreads throughout an entire country or region.

Pandemic

The rate of disease in a population.

Morbidity

The rate of death in a population.

Mortality

The state of being in good health, especially physical and mental health.

Wellness

Relating to drugs or medicine.

Pharmaceutical

The use of living organisms to produce products.

Biotechnology

The likely course of a disease.

Prognosis

The study of the causes of diseases.

Etiology

Treatment aimed at relieving pain and improving the quality of life of patients with a terminal illness.

Palliative care

The process of making and implementing decisions.

Governance

A complex system of rules and regulations.

Bureaucracy

The unfair or unjust treatment of people.

Inequity

A great difference or contrast.

Disparity

The belief that all people are equal.

Egalitarianism

The movement of individuals from one social class to another.

Social mobility

The growth of cities and towns.

Urbanization

The process of becoming interconnected on a global scale.

Globalization

The rights of individuals to freedom and self-expression.

Civil liberties

The active participation of citizens in their community.

Civic engagement

The rate at which work is done.

Productivity

The use of machines to perform tasks that were previously done by humans.

Automation

A labor market in which companies hire independent contractors for short-term projects.

Gig economy

The distribution of time between work and personal activities.

Work-life balance

Time spent relaxing or doing activities one enjoys.

Leisure time

The excessive pursuit of material possessions.

Consumerism

The process of turning something into a product that can be bought or sold.

Commodification

The pursuit of pleasure.

Hedonism

The belief that actions should be judged based on their usefulness in promoting happiness or reducing suffering.

Utilitarianism

The belief that life has no inherent meaning or purpose.

Nihilism

A family unit consisting of parents and their children.

Nuclear family

A family that includes relatives beyond the nuclear family, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Extended family

A society or family in which men have the dominant role.

Patriarchal

A society or family in which women have the dominant role.

Matriarchal

The state or relationship of being a parent.

Parenthood

The respect and reverence shown by children for their parents.

Filial piety

Competition between siblings.

Sibling rivalry

Involving or affecting more than one generation.

Intergenerational

The patterns of interaction and relationships within a family.

Family dynamics

A family in which relationships are characterized by conflict, hostility, or abuse.

Dysfunctional family

Tourism that focuses on protecting the environment and supporting local communities.

Ecotourism

The exchange of ideas, customs, and traditions between people from different cultures.

Cultural exchange

A strong desire to travel.

Wanderlust

A plan or schedule of a journey.

Itinerary

A temporary stay.

Sojourn

Living without a fixed home.

Nomadic

Fatigue caused by rapid changes in time zones.

Jet lag

A place that is heavily visited by tourists and often overpriced.

Tourist trap

Traveling on a budget, often carrying a backpack.

Backpacking

The study of food and cooking.

Gastronomy

The use of shocking or exciting material to attract attention.

Sensationalism

Information used to promote a particular viewpoint or cause.

Propaganda

The ability to understand and critically analyze media messages.

Media literacy

The merging of different types of media, such as print, broadcast, and digital.

Convergence

The control of the flow of information to the public.

Gatekeeping

Online platforms that allow users to create and share content.

Social media

False or misleading information spread through social media and other channels.

Fake news

A particular point of view that is reflected in media coverage.

Media bias

The practice of managing a company's or organization's image and reputation.

Public relations

Exaggerated or misleading headlines designed to attract clicks.

Clickbait

An ideal society.

Utopia

A society characterized by misery and suffering.

Dystopia

The process of estimating future trends based on past data.

Extrapolation

A hypothetical point in the future when technological growth becomes uncontrollable.

Technological singularity

The study of the characteristics of a population.

Demography

A long-term change in Earth's climate.

Climate change