Teaching: meaning, definitions and examples

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teaching

 

[ ˈtiːtʃɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Verb

transitive verb

To give lessons or instruction to someone. It involves explaining concepts, demonstrating techniques, and guiding the learning process.

Synonyms

coach, educate, instruct

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

Word origin

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.