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Glossary
in-service training. Education that is a type of
ongoing professional development the school
provides for its staff while on the job. (16)
instructional method. The basic techniques
used to promote learning. Often called
instructional strategies or teaching
strategies. (12)
instructional objectives. Clear statements of
what students will achieve as a result of a
lesson that they exhibit in an observable way.
Also called learning outcomes. (11)
instructional technology. The application of
technology to enhance teaching, learning, and
assessment. (13)
instructional units. Related topics that are
grouped in a logical order and taught together
over a period of time. (11)
insubordination. Disobedience to authority. (15)
intangible. Abstract and less concrete. (10)
interactive whiteboard. A versatile type of
teaching equipment that connects to a computer
and projector to allow the board to become an
extended computer touch screen. (13)
intimidation. Real or implied threats. (5)
invincibility. Feeling incapable of being
defeated or having anything bad happen. (8)
J
jeopardize. Risk. (16)
job shadowing. Following a person on the
job for a few hours, a day, or even longer to
experience what the person’s career typically
involves. (2)
K
kinesthetic-tactile learners. People who learn
best by performing hands-on or physical
activities. (9)
L
learner-centered method. Teaching strategy
in which the teacher acts as a facilitator, or
guide, for learning, and students more actively
engage in directing and achieving their own
learning. (12)
learning activities. Learning experiences that
help students learn the content and achieve
the outcome of the instructional objectives; the
second major component of lesson plans. (11)
learning diversity. Differences in learning based
on abilities, interests, or experiences. (9)
learning styles. The methods individuals prefer
and find most effective to absorb and process
information. (9)
lesson plans. Detailed outlines of topics to
teach, how to teach them, why they are
necessary to teach and learn, and how
to evaluate learning. Sometimes called
instructional plans or teaching plans. (11)
lifelong learner. People who commit to
staying up-to-date in their knowledge and
skills. (10)
limited English proficiency (LEP). A person’s
difficulty communicating effectively in English
because English is not his or her native or
primary language. (9)
M
mainstreaming. When schools place students
with special needs in one or more regular
classes based on their expected ability to
keep up with the standard curriculum. (9)
McGuffey’s Readers. The first widely used
textbooks published during the American
Common School Period. They included moral
lessons along with science, grammar, and
other subjects. (3)
mediation. Process in which a mediator tries
to help those in a dispute reach a peaceful
agreement. (10)
mediator. A neutral third party. (10)
mediocre. Not exemplary. (16)
mentor. An adult expert who commits to a
long-term relationship with a student to
provide support, guidance, and help. (5)
mentor teachers. Experienced, skilled
teachers paired with new teachers to help
them improve their skills, solve problems,
and become comfortable in their new
roles. (14)
metacognition. Thinking critically about a
person’s own thinking processes. (8)
mission statement. The official version of an
organization’s purpose and goals, along with
policies and procedures. (10)
mixed message. A discrepancy between verbal
and nonverbal messages. (10)
model. A real example that shows the
characteristics of excellence. (13)
moderator. Leader. (12)