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PPR Exam-General Vocabulary
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Undergraduate 4
04/28/2009

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Advanced Organizer
Definition
Structure providing a preview of the upcoming lesson.
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Analogy
Definition
A logical comparison inferring that if two things are known to be alike in some ways,then they must be alike in other ways.
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Collaborate
Definition
To work together.
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Critical Thinking
Definition
Evaluating informatino and logically solving problems.
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Curriculum
Definition
What we teach.
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Discourse
Definition
Verbal expression in speech or writing.
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Domain
Definition
Related Area.
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Eclectic
Definition
Using a variety of resources.
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Empower
Definition
To have control or be confident in one's own abilities.
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Explicit
Definition
Clearly defined or direct.
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Feedback
Definition
Information about the result of a performance.
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Graphic Organizer
Definition
visual overview that shows the relationship of important concepts (webbing/mapping)
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Homogeneous Grouping
Definition
Grouping students with like characteristics or abilities.
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Heterogeneous Grouping
Definition
Grouping students with unlike characteristics or abilities.
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Implicit
Definition
Implied or suggested but not directly indicated.
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Impulsivity
Definition
A tendency to respond quickly without thinking.
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Instruction
Definition
How we teach curriculum.
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Internalize
Definition
To take in or absorb and make part of one's internal beliefs or attitudes.
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Learner/Student Centered
Definition
Teaching style focusing on the needs of the student.
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Modality
Definition
Preferred ways of learniing such as seeing, hearing, touching(tactile), or moving(kinesthetic).
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Objectivity
Definition
Perceiving something without being influenced by personal opinions.
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Paradigm
Definition
An example, pattern, or framework for thinking.
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Precocious
Definition
Advanced in development.
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Proficiency
Definition
Correctly demonstrating a skill.
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Project Learning
Definition
An in-depth study in an area of interest done independently or in small groups.
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Rationale
Definition
Reason behind a lesson or rule.
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Reflection
Definition
To think back and carefully consider specifics of teaching and learning.
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Rote Learning
Definition
Memorizing facts or associations.
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Scope
Definition
Amount covered by a given activity or subject.
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Self-Directed Learning
Definition
The process of gradually shifting responsibility for learning to the students through activities that engage themin increasingly complex patterns of thought.
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Student Ownership
Definition
Taking control of the learning process.
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Subjectivity
Definition
Based on personal opinions or feelings rather thanon external facts or evidence.
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Teacher-Centered
Definition
Traditional teaching style in which teachers make all of the decisions focusing on the subject.
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Technology
Definition
Any device used to complete an objective or task (not just computers)
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Terminology
Definition
Vocabulary of technical terms usedi n a particular field.
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Vicarious Learning
Definition
Learning by watching someone else, without direct experience.
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