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- Academic achievement
- Further education
- Higher education
- Syllabus
- Group work
- Pupil
- Undergraduate
- Postgraduate
- Freshman/freshwoman
- Senior
- Registrant
- Disciple
- Learner
- Sophomore
- Educationist
- Educationalist
- Educator
- Professor
- Master
- Schoolteacher
- Lecturer
- Stringent
- Strict
- Rigid
- Stubborn
- Demanding
- Illiberal
- Extreme
- Stern
- Way of behaving
- Manners
- Ethics
- Etiquette
- Decency
- Morals
- Rituals
- Way of acting
- Youth
- Young children
- Juvenile
- Formal education
- Gap year
- Intensive course
- Literacy rate
- Tracing
- Tone deaf
- Algebra
- Lab work
- Dissection
- Primary, secondary (schools, education)
- Diploma/qualification/certificate
- Punishment/discipline
- Extra-curricular activities
- University places/entry
- Quotas (women, minority groups)
- Core subjects/electives
- Life skills
- Learning/skills/knowledge/creativity
- Learning by rote/memorizing
- Online learning/distance learning
- Co-educational
- Curriculum
- Salaries
- Deferred
- Funding model
- Effective
- Development
- Diverse
- Clearly defined career path
- Adaptable
- Reinforce positive behavior
- Distort
- Proportionate responses
- Productive adult
- Friends
- Faculty
- Schools
- Coordinator
- Students
- Administration
- Pupils
- Campus
- Teachers
- Internship
- Tests
- Evaluation
- Exams
- Assessment
- Results
- Convocation
- Interest
- Certification
- Boring
- Full time
- Monotonous
- Regular
- Interesting
- Part time
- Informative
- PHD
- Books
- Masters
- Lectures
- Post-graduate
- Understanding
- Graduate
- Queries
- Science
- Solved
- History
- Tutor
- Accounts
- Principal
- Philosophy
- Colleague
- Arts
- University
- Classes
- Education
- Punctual
- System
- Primary
- Percentages
- Grades
- Sports
- Arts
- Music
- Dance
- Extracurricular
- Studies
- Theory
- Practical
- Laboratory
- Library
- Encourage
- Physical
- Education
- Games
- Competition
- Assembly
- Discipline
- Manners
- Relations
- Respect
- Obey
- Subjects
- Electives
- Fields
- Specialization
- Knowledge
- Quality
- Polish
- Support
- Group study
- Isolated
- Nursery
- Secondary
- Board
- Online
- Correspondence
- Fees
- Affordable
- Public school
- Private school
- authentic: real, true
- old-school strict: traditional learning with punishments and controlling teachers
- teacher-centered: where the teacher is leading the class
- encourage collaboration: learning together through discussions
- pressure to meet deadlines: having to finish work by a certain time/date
- assignments: homework or essays
- sail through them: not to have to work hard and to find things easy
- learning expectations: what the teacher expects from their student
- role plays: acting out a situation to simulate or practice it
- dictation: writing down what the teacher says, accurately and fast.
- breakthrough: a new development
- inspiring: something which makes you want to do better
- intonation: the ‘singing’ sound of speech
- paid off: was worth the effort
- outdated: old fashioned
- league tables: tables that rank the position of schools according to academic success
- alumni: students who used to go to a certain school or college
- boarding school: where students live at school during the term time
- extracurricular activities: anything NOT academic, eg sport, drama
- peer group: students of your own age, in your class
- remote: not being physically there / learning via computer
- Curriculum – the full range of subjects offered by a school or a group of schools
- Pedagogical experts – (experts in) education and teaching
- Formal examinations – exams where students answer set written or spoken questions without assistance
- Continuous assessment – giving students marks for course work or projects rather than formal exams
- Teacher-led lessons – traditional lessons where the teacher delivers a long talk, and the students take notes
- Autonomous learning – when a student learns through independent study and research
- Study skills – the skills of organizing, using, and checking study work
- Synthesize sources – to use a variety of sources and combine them in one project
- Rote-learning – learning by repetition and memorizing items
- To supplement – to add extra content or material
- To assimilate knowledge – to absorb and understand it
- Guided learning – learning under the supervision of a teacher
- Data-gathering – collecting information, usually in a numerical form
- Distance learning – learning by the internet or email, rather than face-to-face
- Self-study – studying using a course without a teacher’s involvement
- Discriminate between sources – to decide whether one source is better or more reliable than another source
- To sift information – to remove unwanted or less useful information
- To marshal facts – to organize facts in support of an idea
- An integral part of the syllabus – essential, central, or indispensable
- To work/study under supervision – under the direction of a responsible person
- Play truancy – not attending school or taking a leave without permission
- Tertiary education (institutions, education) – include any type of post school education including universities, institutes, or technical colleges
- Corporal punishment (physical punishment)
- Literate (one who can read and write)
- Illiterate (one who cannot read and write)
- Scholarship, grant, fellowship (money granted by government to study)
- Faculty, stream, majors (line of study)
Education
- Preschool, kindergarten (pre-primary)
- Primary (grade 1 to 7)
- Secondary, high school (grade 8 to 10)
- Higher secondary (grade 11-12)
- Tertiary level, university, alma mater (college)
- Post graduate school (university for students studying beyond degree level)
- Co-education (girls and boys studying together)
- Single gender school, single sex school (school for either boys or girls)
- Education gives people knowledge and skills
- People with qualifications are more likely to find work
- They can earn a higher salary
- They can contribute positively to the society
- Schools aim to teach young people moral values such as tolerance and patience
- Schools prepare children to be a good member of the society
- Mathematics
- English
- Literature
- Geography
- Religious studies
- History
- Information technology
- Physical education
- Cookery
- Handicrafts
- Art
- Music
- Science
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Natural science
- course – a series of lessons in a particular subject
- undergraduate – studying for a degree but having not yet achieved it.
- postgraduate – having achieved a degree and now studying for a higher qualification, possibly a professions qualification
- vocational – education or training directed at a particular occupation and its skills, often requiring practical skills
- intensive – fast-paced courses which give a lot of information quickly and in a short time
- Crash course, intensive course
- Distance learning, correspondence course
- Online course (e learning)
- Self-paced learning (course designed for students to learn at their own speed or pace)
- Vocational course (skill-based course)
- Non-vocational course (academic based)
- Elementary (basic), elementary, advanced
- Annual function, cultural activities
- Debate, discussion
- Elocution (give speech)
- Extempore, impromptu (without preparation)
- Extra-curricular activities (non-academic)
- Physical education (sports)
- Public speaking
- Presentation
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Thesis
- Dissertation
- Hypothesis
- Assignment
- Project work
- Research
- Crèche, day nursery, day care facility (a nursery where babies and young children are cared during the day)
- Day-boarding schools (meals at school and sleep at home)
- Halls of residence, dormitory (hostel)
- Bring out hidden potential
- Develop team spirit
- Sportsmanship
- Remove stage fear
- Developed confidence
Studying abroad
- Foreign institutions may offer better courses
- Many students want to attend a prestigious university
- The best universities employ teachers who are experts in their fields
- Qualifications gained abroad can open the door to better job opportunities
- Living abroad can broaden students’ horizons
- Overseas students are exposed to different cultures and customs
- They become more independent
- They are responsible to cooking, cleaning, and paying bills
- They will learn a foreign language
- Living and studying abroad can be difficult
- Students have problems with paperwork such as visa applications
- The language barrier can be a problem
- Students have to find accommodation and pay bills
- Studying in a foreign language is challenging
- Living alone in an unfamiliar culture can cause homesickness
Teaching and Teachers
- Rote learning (learnt by constant memorizing)
- Tutorials
- Chalk and talk method (conventional method using board and chalk)
- Power point presentation, visual aids
- Dissertation, thesis, assignment, project
- Group discussions
- A teacher must have a good knowledge base in their subject
- A teacher’s primary role is to impart information and knowledge
- Students prefer teachers who are passionate about their subject area
- A student’s level of knowledge is in great part dependent on their teacher’s level
- Teachers need to be able to communicate effectively
- Students need to be motivated or inspired by a teacher
- Teachers need to know how to discipline students
- Teachers need good classroom management skills
- Teachers should be a good role model
- Teachers need clearly defined goals for each lesson
- A good teacher instills confidence
- A good teacher manages the classroom effectively
- He/she is prepared for the challenges
- A good teacher practices self-reflection
- One should use teaching strategies
- They should be strong communicators
- A great listener
- Focuses on collaboration
- They are easily adaptable
- Also, empathetic
- Their patience is praiseworthy
- They value real-world learning
- They should encourage lifelong learning
Traditional classrooms versus online education
- Teachers can provide help to individual students
- Students can have face-to-face interaction with other students and their professor
- Students can collaborate on projects
- Teachers can provide instant feedback and support in the classroom
- Classrooms give students a sense of unity and encouragement
- Classrooms provide structured learning and an easy-to-follow schedule
- Students are reminded of deadlines
- It allows for a flexible class schedule, which is ideal for working people
- People are able to work full time whilst studying
- Online learning is usually cost-effective
- Mature students do not need to study alongside immature, younger students
- Online courses allow students to study at their own pace
- Students can take breaks in their study schedule to suit their needs
- Students can speed up their learning to complete a course sooner
- It offers more diverse methods of learning
Language
- Monolingual (knowing or using one language)
- Bilingual (knowing or speaking two languages)
- Multilingual (a person speaking many languages)
- Collocation (a group of words often used together)
- Colloquial language (casual or conversational language)
- Lexicon (vocabulary)
- Lexical (related to vocabulary)
- Lexicography (art of making dictionary)
- Local dialects (local style of speaking)
- Native or vernacular language (local or regional language)
- Slang (informal language or at times abusive language)
- Accent, pronunciation (typical style of speaking)
- Fluent, fluency (smoothness or flow of language)
- Flair for language (smoothness of speaking or grip over the language)
- Intonation, pitch (the rise and fall of voice in speaking)
- Diction, locution, enunciation (the choice or use of words in writing or speaking)
- Dominance of a language
- Linguistic diversity (diversity of language)
- Global language (universal language)
Discipline
- Removing problematic students offers an immediate solution to discipline problems
- Students resume their studies with little interruption
- Other students will not suffer because of classroom disruption
- Naughty students may need special support away from the class
- Schools should review the reasons for disruptive behavior
- Parents should be contacted if their child misbehaves at school
- Teachers should discipline students in front of others as an example
- Classroom assistants can support difficult students without removing them from the classroom
- Punishment can be administered as a deterrent
Art and Music
- Art and music offer a creative outlet
- Children have the chance to express themselves through other means
- Art and music are an essential part of any civilization
- Children can learn about history through art
- Children need to develop a broad range of skills
- Children learn to appreciate other forms of communication
- Art and music are overrated and do not prepare children for future careers
- Children would be better off learning IT or other useful skills
- Art and music are not functional to the society
- Science is more useful as it can lead to the study of medicine and disease
- Not all students are gifted in art and music, and do not benefit from learning them
- Being articulate and capable of mathematical calculations are more important than to be able to draw or sing
Streaming
- Students of the same level can learn at the same pace
- Students with less ability are not left behind
- Students who need to go more slowly are not made to feel inadequate
- Advanced students can be challenged with more difficult materials
- There is less disruption in class from bad behavior as lessons are tailored to meet students needs
- Streaming brings about labelling
- Students in the lower class are stigmatized
- Students of different levels are not able to help each other as they are separated
- Gifted students do not learn the skill of helping others
- Students in the lower group may feel content to stay at that level rather than try to challenge themselves
Exams
- It is a controlled way to assess a person
- The questions have been reviewed by experienced exam makers
- It is a time-effective way to assess a person’s abilities and knowledge
- The controlled conditions avoid cheating or plagiarism
- Scoring is simplified
- It can be a national standardized way to assess students
- Results can be compared nationally
- Some people suffer from nerves when they are under pressure
- Nerves make people perform worse than usual
- It is wrong to assess people when they are not performing their best
- Continuous assessment over the year is a better representation of people’s work
- Exams do not assess ability, not knowledge
- A person’s potential cannot be assessed in an exam
- Students may only study to pass tests rather than to learn
- Students cannot get feedback on their mistakes from exams
Uniform
- Uniforms promote equality
- Rich and poor both wear the same clothing
- Discrimination can be avoided
- Uniforms promote unity within the school as students feel they are all part of the same group
- They are more cost-effective for parents
- Students can focus on their studies rather than on their image
- There is less peer pressure to conform
- They support discipline
- Uniforms do not help students increase their grades
- Schools should encourage children to explore their differences
- School uniforms make it difficult for students from other schools to mix
- Uniforms do not allow for individuality
- Uniforms encourage conformity, which can restrict a child’s development
- Lack of individual expression can lead to rebellion
- Rich and poor will still be easily differentiated even with uniforms
Home Schooling
- It is useful for families who live far from good schooling or need to move often
- Class schedules can be easily changed
- Lesson can be tailored to the child
- Children can get as much support and help as they need
- A child’s interest can be incorporated into the lesson to make it more interesting
- Children will not be bullied or experience peer pressure
- Religion can be incorporated into the curriculum
- The speed of learning can be altered to suit the child
- Children do not have the chance to interact with other children
- They lose the opportunity to develop important social skills and make friends
- The child might be lonely due to a lack of school friends
- The parent-child relationship might be affected by the additional role of teacher
- Parent and child may spend too much time together
- One parent will not be able to work and earn money
- Children will have limited resources and sports facilities
Technology in education
- Technology is a powerful tool to engage students
- Technology can make lessons much more interesting
- Students can do research using online resources
- Students can study at their own pace
- Adults can take distance learning courses
- Students can study whenever and wherever they want
- Students also learn skills which are useful for their future jobs
- People rely too much on computers
- Young learners do not become proficient in some basic skills
- They use word processors and spelling may suffer
- People should be able to write a letter by hand
- Technology is no substitute for a real teacher
- Learners need a structured course
- An experienced teacher knows what materials to choose
- Computers are expensive to maintain and can be unreliable
Punishment in school
- Physical punishment is the strongest deterrent
- Students will think twice before breaking the rules
- After receiving corporal punishment, students have a deep respect for authority
- It is a quick and effective punishment that stops bad behavior
- Children learn quickly between what is right and what is considered wrong
- Children should not be hit
- Children should feel safe in their learning environment
- Children learn to loathe authority and might rebel
- It teaches children that physical punishment is acceptable
- Children might grow up and use physical punishment on their own children
- This perpetuates a cycle of abuse
- This type of punishment is belittling, controlling, and affects a person’s self-esteem
Story books
- Fiction disconnects the reader from reality and encourages them to live in a fantasy world of their own
- It is better for a child to interact with real people than to spend time with story characters
- Some stories have a negative emotional impact on children
- Storybooks are often so beautifully illustrated that readers may pay scant attention to the written word
- Storybooks cannot compete with the appeal of videos
- Storybooks for young children stimulate cognitive development
- Shared reading with children is a unique opportunity for parents to bond with them
- Reading aloud to children fosters the acquisition of literacy skills
- Good stories are both enjoyable and educational and instill a love of reading in children
- When we read a story, we can learn empathy as we identify with some of the characters and see the world through their eyes
Books
- They enable you to have immediate access to all the books in your personal library wherever you are
- You can access digital books on a wide variety of devices
- If you have eyesight problems, you can read them on a large PC monitor and adjust font, size, color, and contrast
- People living in areas with no bookshops or postal services are no longer deprived of books
- Many e-book readers have a built-in dictionary, so you can look up any unfamiliar word
- A physical book is less likely to get stolen than an e-reader
- The feel of a paper book, its weight and its smell are part of the enjoyment of reading
- A beautifully designed cover and quality paper make a book an object of desire
- Bookshop browsing provides more enjoyment and intellectual stimulation than scrolling through an online catalogue
- The print books on our shelves are permanent reminders of our intellectual journeys
Should libraries spend more resources on technology rather than books?
- There is obviously a limit to how many physical books a library can store
- Libraries which offer free internet access attract many more users
- Producing printed books puts a great strain on the environment and on natural resources
- Digital resources are less vulnerable to natural disasters
- It has become impossible to do any serious research without access to digital resources
- Library patrons expect print versions of books and periodicals since they could access their digital edition at home
- Many art and scientific books are not available in digital format
- Print books make people less screen dependent
- Citizens do not want their local library to turn into yet another internet café
- Public libraries are seriously underfunded and should not waste money on state-of-the-art technology
More boys study science than girls
- Boys and girls often differ in what they are drawn to and what they find easy or difficult
- More boys than girls develop an early interest in science and technology
- The world of science is often depicted as a man’s world
- There are still many negative stereotypes about girls’ abilities in science and mathematics
- Even today, most people implicitly associate ‘male’ with ‘science’ and ‘female’ with ‘art’.
- Boys have more confidence than girls that they can succeed in science subjects
- Schools should encourage all children to develop both their spatial and verbal skills
- Parents should avoid reinforcing stereotypes such as giving a chemistry set to Tom and doll to Lucy
- University science departments need to ensure that women are not under-represented
- We need to remember that girls generally do as well as or even outperform boys in science classwork
- More work needs to be done to tackle gender stereotypes
- When more women choose to go into science, girls will gain more self-confidence
Single-sex school
- Children are better to relax around other children of the same sex
- Girls will not feel intimidated by boys
- Children will be able to concentrate more on the education
- Lessons can be tailored to one gender
- Same sex schools do not prepare children for the real world
- Children need experience of interacting with the opposite sex
- Children have much to learn about the opposite sex
- Boys and girls think differently
- There is no evidence that single-sex school result in better educational grades
Extra-curricular activities
- Extra-curricular activities help students develop their character
- Some students prefer to focus only on their academic subjects
- Unlike extra activities, academic subjects do not teach students social skills and teamwork
- Extra-curricular activities, such as community service and sports can be beneficial to students
- Forcing extra-curricular activities on students does not promote independence or autonomy
- Adding pressure to students is not healthy for them
- Some students are already overloaded with homework
- Students may benefit from activities and events that are not academic
- Cognitive abilities
- Communication skills
- Creative skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Leadership skills
- Management skills
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