Reteach: meaning, definitions and examples

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reteach

 

[ riːˈtiːtʃ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

education method

To reteach means to instruct someone again, often in a different way to ensure comprehension. This can occur when a learner has not fully grasped the initial teaching. It emphasizes reinforcing knowledge and understanding through additional explanations or teaching strategies. Reteaching can benefit various learning styles and address gaps in knowledge. It is commonly employed in educational settings to enhance student learning outcomes.

Synonyms

instruct again, reeducate, teach again

Examples of usage

  • The teacher had to reteach the mathematics concepts to the students.
  • After the assessment, I realized I needed to reteach the lesson on fractions.
  • The workshop focused on how to effectively reteach challenging subjects.

Translations

Translations of the word "reteach" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reensinar

🇮🇳 फिर से सिखाना

🇩🇪 wieder lehren

🇮🇩 mengajarkan kembali

🇺🇦 переосвітлювати

🇵🇱 nauczać ponownie

🇯🇵 再教育する

🇫🇷 réenseigner

🇪🇸 reenseñar

🇹🇷 yeniden öğretmek

🇰🇷 다시 가르치다

🇸🇦 إعادة التعليم

🇨🇿 znovu učit

🇸🇰 znovu vyučovať

🇨🇳 重新教导

🇸🇮 ponovno poučevati

🇮🇸 kenna aftur

🇰🇿 қайта үйрету

🇬🇪 მחדש სწავლება

🇦🇿 yenidən öyrətmək

🇲🇽 reenseñar

Etymology

The word 'reteach' combines the prefix 're-', which indicates repetition, with 'teach,' derived from the Old English verb 'tǣcan,' meaning 'to show' or 'to instruct.' The use of 're-' implies a return to a previous state or action, reinforcing the concept of teaching something again. The evolution of education has seen reteaching as a necessary strategy, especially in diverse classrooms where students have varying levels of understanding. This pragmatic approach to education aligns with modern pedagogical methods that recognize the importance of differentiated instruction. Reteach has become an integral part of teaching practices, reflecting the ongoing commitment to student success and comprehension.