Education Terminology Glossary

A process by which an institution or program is evaluated and recognized as meeting certain standards.

A system of training a new generation of practitioners in a trade or profession with on-the-job training and often some accompanying study.

The process of evaluating a student’s performance through various methods such as tests, exams, and assignments.

An undergraduate academic degree awarded by colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study lasting three to seven years.

An education program that combines online digital media with traditional classroom methods.

A process by which a physician or other professional demonstrates a mastery of the basic knowledge and skills that define an area of medical specializ ...

A process that helps individuals understand their skills, interests, and values to make informed career decisions.

A unit that gives weight to the value, level, or time requirements of an academic course.

The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college.

A certificate awarded by an educational institution to show that someone has successfully completed a course of study.

A way of studying where tuition is carried out over the Internet or by mail.

The highest level of academic degree.

Learning conducted via electronic media, typically on the Internet.

A course that students can choose to take for credit toward their degree, but which is not required.

Non-academic activities, such as sports, clubs, or volunteer work, that can enhance a student's educational experience.

A form completed by current and prospective college students in the United States to determine their eligibility for financial aid.

A merit-based scholarship for advanced study of an academic subject.

Practical work conducted by a researcher in the natural environment, rather than in a laboratory or office.

A group of tests that certify the taker has high school-level academic skills.

A numerical representation of a student's average performance across all of their classes.

A sum of money given by an organization, especially a government, for a particular purpose.

A program offering advanced educational opportunities and challenges to high-achieving students.

A course that combines online and face-to-face instruction.

An education system that works to ensure that all children, regardless of their abilities or disabilities, learn together.

A course of study that a student undertakes with little to no supervision.

A period of work experience offered by an organization for a limited period of time.

A career exploration activity in which an individual follows a professional to learn about their job.

A program in which a student can earn two degrees from two different institutions simultaneously.

A post-secondary educational institution offering vocational training and academic programs leading to an associate's degree.

A preschool educational approach typically for children aged four to six years old.

The study of human body movement.

The process by which experienced employees share or distribute their knowledge, skills, and behaviours to younger employees.

A software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting, automation, and delivery of educational courses or training progra ...

A formal presentation by a teacher or instructor to a group of students.

Academic disciplines that include the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics.

An advanced academic degree granted by universities upon completion of study demonstrating a mastery of a specific field of study.

Guidance provided by a mentor, especially an experienced person in a company or educational institution.

A course of study available over the Internet to a large number of people.

Specialized education tailored to specific interests, skills, or career paths.

A course taken for personal enrichment or professional development that does not offer college credit.

A student who does not follow the typical path of attending college directly after high school, often balancing education with work or family respons ...

Education that takes place over the internet.

An admissions policy that allows any student to enroll in a course or program regardless of prior academic achievement.

A program designed to introduce new students to college life.

The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.

The practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.

A course that includes practical work in a particular field, often part of professional education programs.

Research that explores phenomena through the collection of non-numerical data like interviews and observations.

Research that collects and analyzes numerical data to identify patterns and averages, make predictions, and test causal relationships.

A short test given to students.

The office responsible for maintaining student records and managing enrollment and course registration.

An extended essay presenting the results of original study or analysis.

A guide listing specific criteria for grading or scoring academic papers, projects, or tests.

A grant or payment made to support a student's education, awarded on the basis of academic or other achievements.

An acronym referring to these four academic disciplines.

An outline of the subjects in a course of study or teaching.

A guaranteed job security status granted to teachers and professors, typically after a probationary period.

A statement or theory put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.

An official record of a student's academic performance.

A student at a college or university who has not yet earned a bachelor's or equivalent degree.

An institution of higher education and research which awards academic degrees in various academic disciplines.

Education that takes place in an urban environment and often deals with issues unique to urban settings.

An online environment that allows teachers and students to communicate, interact, and collaborate.

A scholar from another institution who visits a host university to teach, lecture, or perform research.

Education that prepares people to work in various jobs, such as a trade, a craft, or as a technician.

A seminar conducted over the internet.

A program that allows students to work part-time while attending school, often subsidized by the government.

A resource center at a college or university where students can get help with writing skills and assignments.

Activities that complement the academic curriculum, often involving practical applications of academic knowledge.

The act of photocopying documents.

A markup language that defines rules for encoding documents in a format that is both human-readable and machine-readable.

A book published annually by a school or college recording the events and achievements of the past year.

The percentage of students who choose to enroll in a particular college or university after having been offered admission.

Educational programs and strategies targeted towards young individuals, typically under the age of 18.

A statistical measurement that describes a value's relationship to the mean of a group of values.

A strict enforcement policy for rules and regulations, particularly in schools.

A concept in educational psychology referring to the difference between what a learner can do without help and what they can achieve with guidance.