Vocabulary About Education Flashcards
What does ‘authentic’ mean?
Real, true
Define ‘old-school strict’.
Traditional learning with punishments and controlling teachers
What is ‘teacher centered’ learning?
Where the teacher is leading the class
What does it mean to ‘encourage collaboration’?
Learning together through discussions
What does ‘pressure to meet deadlines’ refer to?
Having to finish work by a certain time / date
Fill in the blank: Assignments refer to _______.
Homework or essays
What does ‘sail through them’ imply?
Not to have to work hard and to find things easy
What are ‘learning expectations’?
What the teacher expects from their student
Define ‘role plays’.
Acting out a situation to simulate or practice it
What is ‘dictation’?
Writing down what the teacher says, accurately and fast
What is meant by ‘breakthrough’?
A new development
What does it mean if something is ‘inspiring’?
Something which makes you want to do better
Define ‘intonation’.
The ‘singing’ sound of speech
What does ‘paid off’ refer to?
Was worth the effort
What does ‘outdated’ mean?
Old fashioned
What are ‘league tables’?
Tables which rank the position of schools according to academic success
Who are ‘alumni’?
Students who used to go to a certain school or college
What is a ‘boarding school’?
Where students live at school during the term time
What are ‘extra-curricular activities’?
Anything NOT academic, eg sport, drama
Define ‘peer group’.
Students of your own age, in your class
What does ‘remote’ refer to in education?
Not being physically there / learning via computer
What is ‘remote learning’?
A method of education where students and teachers interact online, rather than in a traditional classroom
What is ‘attendance’?
The action of going regularly to or being present at a place or event
What does ‘cheating’ mean?
To behave in a dishonest way in order to get what you want
Who is an ‘invigilator’?
A person who watches people while they are taking an exam
What is ‘lab work’?
Laboratory experiments
What does ‘dissection’ involve?
Cutting up animals for scientific research
What are ‘scheduled lessons’?
Lessons that are planned and timetabled
What is a ‘BA’?
Bachelor of Arts Degree
What is a ‘BSc’?
Bachelor of Science Degree
What does ‘MA’ stand for?
Masters of Arts
What is a ‘PhD’?
Doctorate
What is a ‘certificate’?
A lower level qualification often offered at college
What is a ‘diploma’?
A course of study at a college or university
Define ‘vocational course’.
A course which teaches you skills for a specific job
What is a ‘non-vocational course’?
A course which is not related to a job but to a general subject
True or False: Attendance is mandatory for all students during the school term.
True
What was one reason the speaker didn’t like biology?
Because of the lab work, which sometimes involved dissection
What subject did the speaker enjoy studying and why?
French; they were passionate about it and saw benefits in learning it
What is a benefit of studying at a boarding school?
Forming lifelong friendships with peers and teachers
What are the advantages of studying a distance learning course?
Lower cost and ability to study at your own speed
What did the speaker find challenging about school?
Adapting to different teachers and learning expectations
Fill in the blank: Many league tables rank schools according to _______.
Academic success
What does ‘to major in physics’ mean?
To choose physics as your main subject at university
What does ‘to complete high school’ mean?
To graduate high school
What does ‘to enroll on a degree course’ entail?
Put your name down for a degree course
What is the ‘faculty of business’?
A department specializing in business at university
What does ‘to deliver a lecture’ mean?
To give a talk or presentation
What is ‘tone deaf’?
Without an ear for music; unable to appreciate or hear different music and notes
