Teaching: meaning, definitions and examples
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teaching
[ ˈtiːtʃɪŋ ]
in education
The profession or occupation of a teacher. It involves imparting knowledge, skills, and values to students in a structured and systematic way.
Synonyms
education, instruction, pedagogy
Examples of usage
- Her passion for teaching inspired her students to excel in their studies.
- Effective teaching requires patience, creativity, and dedication.
transitive verb
To give lessons or instruction to someone. It involves explaining concepts, demonstrating techniques, and guiding the learning process.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She enjoys teaching young children how to read and write.
- He is currently teaching a course on computer programming at the university.
Translations
Translations of the word "teaching" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ensino
🇮🇳 शिक्षण (Shikshan)
🇩🇪 Unterrichten
🇮🇩 mengajar
🇺🇦 викладання
🇵🇱 nauczanie
🇯🇵 教育 (kyōiku)
🇫🇷 enseignement
🇪🇸 enseñanza
🇹🇷 öğretim
🇰🇷 가르침 (gareuchim)
🇸🇦 تعليم (ta'leem)
🇨🇿 výuka
🇸🇰 vyučovanie
🇨🇳 教学 (jiàoxué)
🇸🇮 poučevanje
🇮🇸 kennsla
🇰🇿 оқыту (oqytu)
🇬🇪 სწავლება (sts'avleba)
🇦🇿 tədris
🇲🇽 enseñanza
Etymology
The word 'teaching' originated from the Old English word 'tæcan', which means 'to show, present, point out'. Over the centuries, the concept of teaching has evolved to become a fundamental aspect of human society, enabling the transfer of knowledge and skills from one generation to the next.
See also: taught, teach, teachable, teacher, teachers, teachings, untaught.