Retaught: meaning, definitions and examples
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retaught
[ riːˈtɔːt ]
past tense
Retaught is the past tense of the verb 'reteach', which means to teach something again. It is often used in educational contexts, where a teacher might need to revisit a topic for better understanding.
Synonyms
reeducate, retrain, teach again
Examples of usage
- The teacher retaught the concept after many students struggled.
- After the test results, she decided she had to have retaught the materials.
- He retaught the lesson to ensure everyone understood.
- The instructor retaught the difficult sections of the course.
Translations
Translations of the word "retaught" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reensinado
🇮🇳 फिर से सिखाया गया
🇩🇪 wiedergelehrt
🇮🇩 diajarkan kembali
🇺🇦 перепрограмований
🇵🇱 ponownie nauczony
🇯🇵 再教育された
🇫🇷 réenseigné
🇪🇸 reenseñado
🇹🇷 yeniden öğretilmiş
🇰🇷 다시 가르쳐진
🇸🇦 أعيد تعليمه
🇨🇿 znovu naučený
🇸🇰 opäť naučený
🇨🇳 重新教授
🇸🇮 ponovno poučen
🇮🇸 endurtjálfaður
🇰🇿 қайта оқытылған
🇬🇪 მחדש სწავლებული
🇦🇿 yenidən öyrədilmiş
🇲🇽 reenseñado
Etymology
The word 'retaught' combines the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', with 'taught', the past tense of 'teach'. The word 'teach' has its origins in Old English 'tǣcan', which means 'to show, to point out, to guide'. The evolution of the word reflects a continuous need for education and the practice of reiterating concepts to enhance learning. In modern usage, 'reteach' emerged to explicitly convey the act of teaching material again, highlighting its significance in education and instructional practices. As education systems evolved, particularly with diverse learning needs, the act of reteaching became a fundamental part of pedagogical strategies, ensuring that all learners have the opportunity to grasp essential knowledge.