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Teacher Dictionaries
A collection of important definitions and terminology for teachers, researchers, and education professionals
AI in Education
Plain-English AI terms for teachers—models, prompts, data use, safety, and classroom context.
Open DictionaryAssessment
Formative/summative, rubrics, validity, reliability—clear definitions for evidence-based practice.
Open DictionaryClassroom Management
Routines, norms, restorative approaches, and supports for calm, productive classrooms.
Open DictionaryCritical Thinking
Reasoning, argument, claims, and evidence—language to support rigorous thinking.
Open DictionaryLearning Models
Foundational and contemporary models—Bloom’s, inquiry, constructivism, and more.
Open DictionaryLiteracy
Reading/writing terms for comprehension, discourse, vocabulary, and text structures.
Open DictionaryMental Health
Respectful, school-relevant terms that aid communication with students and families.
Open DictionaryNeuroscience & Learning
Memory, attention, cognitive load, and executive function—minus the neuromyths.
Open DictionaryPedagogy
Strategy, differentiation, feedback, and planning—concise, research-informed terms.
Open DictionaryProject-Based Learning (PBL)
Authenticity, public products, critique/revision, and driving questions—shared PBL language.
Open DictionarySocial-Emotional Learning (SEL)
Core terms for relationships, regulation, and well-being in daily classroom life.
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