Educational Buzzwords
Acronyms in Education
Educational Events
STEM
Teaching & Learning strategies
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A type of educational theory that emphasizes the importance of hands-on experiences and learning through exploration and discovery.

constructivism

100

What does IEP stand for...

Individualized Education Program

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What term is used to describe the historical period when education was primarily one-room schoolhouses with a single teacher instructing students of various ages?

the one-room schoolhouse era

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What does STEM stand for... 

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.


100

What teaching approach involves tailoring instruction to meet the diverse needs of students in the same classroom?

differentiated instruction

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A form of assessment that is conducted during the learning process to provide immediate feedback and guide further instruction.

formative assessment

200

What does SAT stand for...

Scholastic Assessment Test

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In the 19th century, this influential educator advocated for the common school movement and played a key role in the development of the American education system. Who is this educator?

Horace Mann

200

In 1928, Alexander Fleming discovered this antibiotic, which played a crucial role in treating bacterial infections.

In 1928, Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin

200

In this collaborative teaching strategy, students work together in small groups to achieve a common goal. What is it?

cooperative learning

300

This student-centered pedagogical approach encourages students to take an active role in their learning, often involving group discussions and collaborative projects.

Inquiry-Based Learning

300

What does PBIS stand for...

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports

300

During the Renaissance, this educational philosophy emphasized a broad-based education, including the study of literature, history, and the arts. What is the name of this educational movement?

Humanism

300

This programming language, developed by Guido van Rossum, is known for its readability and versatility.

The programming language developed by Guido van Rossum known for its readability and versatility is Python.

300

This instructional method engages students in real-world projects that are both meaningful and relevant. What is it?

project-based learning

400

This term refers to the use of digital tools and platforms to deliver educational content and facilitate learning.

EdTech(Educational Technology)

400

What does FERPA stand for...

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

400

Which landmark U.S. legislation, signed into law in 1965, aimed to bridge educational gaps by providing federal funds to schools serving low-income students?

Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)

400

This massive dam, completed in 1936, is a testament to American engineering during the Great Depression.

The massive dam completed in 1936, which is a testament to American engineering during the Great Depression, is the Hoover Dam.

400

In this instructional model, students review instructional materials at home through videos or other resources and then engage in activities or discussions in the classroom. What is it?

flipped classroom model


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According to Howard Gardner's theory, individuals who excel in this intelligence are often good at understanding and working with others.

interpersonal Intelligence

500

What does AACSB stand for... 

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

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Name the educational reformer who is credited with introducing the concept of 'progressive education' and founded the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools in 1896.

John Dewey

500

What is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll, converting carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen?

photosynthesis

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This discussion method encourages critical thinking and reflection through open-ended questions. Participants engage in dialogue to deepen their understanding of a topic. What is it?

Socratic seminar