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Criterion-referenced assessment

Education; Teaching

An assessment that measures what a student understands, knows, or can accomplish in relation to specific performance objectives. It is used to identify a student's specific strengths and weaknesses ...

Constructivism

Education; Teaching

Theory suggesting that students learn by constructing their own knowledge, especially through hands-on exploration. It emphasises that the context in which an idea is presented, as well as student ...

Collaborative learning or cooperative learning

Education; Teaching

An instructional approach in which students of varying abilities and interests work together in small groups to solve a problem, complete a project, or achieve a common goal.

Distance learning

Education; Teaching

Using technology such as two-way, interactive television, teacher and student(s) in different locations may communicate with one another as in a regular classroom setting.

Curriculum

Education; Teaching

A plan of instruction that details what students are to know, how they are to learn it, what the teacher's role is, and the context in which learning and teaching will take place.