Two-Page Lecture Notes: Key Terms (Education to Psychology)

Question-and-answer flashcards covering key terms from Page 1 and Page 2 of the lecture notes.

Curriculum

/kəˈrɪkjʊləm/

Chương trình học

The program of study—the set of courses and content that make up an educational program.

The national curriculum was updated last year.

What is pedagogy in education?

The method and practice of teaching.

What does literacy mean in an educational context?

The ability to read and write.

What is assessment?

The process of evaluating a student’s performance.

What is a scholarship in education?

A financial award to support study.

What is biodiversity?

The variety of life in a region or on Earth—the diversity of species.

What is sustainability?

The ability to be maintained over the long term; environmental balance.

What is habitat?

The natural environment where an organism lives.

What is conservation?

The protection and preservation of wildlife and natural resources.

What is climate change?

Long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns globally.

What is innovation?

The introduction of new ideas, methods, or products; ongoing improvement.

What is automation?

The use of machines to perform tasks without human intervention.

What is a breakthrough?

A major discovery or significant progress.

What is a prototype?

A preliminary model of a product.

What is advancement?

Progressive development or improvement.

What is recession?

A period of economic decline.

What is entrepreneurship?

The process of starting and growing new businesses; entrepreneurial mindset.

What is revenue?

Income from normal business activities.

What is investment?

The allocation of money to assets with the expectation of profit.

What is globalization?

The process of increasing interconnectedness of economies and cultures globally.

What are fossil fuels?

Non-renewable energy sources like coal, oil, and natural gas that contribute to pollution when burned.

What is renewable energy?

Energy from sources that can be replenished naturally, such as solar and wind.

What is an emission?

The release of pollutants or gases into the atmosphere.

What is consumption?

The use or purchase of goods and services.

What is efficiency?

The ability to accomplish a task with minimal waste of resources.

What is heritage?

Valued traditions and artifacts passed down through generations; cultural heritage.

What does indigenous mean?

Originating in a particular place; native.

What is folklore?

Traditional beliefs, stories, and customs of a culture.

What is a ritual?

A ceremonial act or tradition.

What is assimilation?

The process of adopting another culture's traits, often blending into a society.

What is legislation?

Laws or the act of making laws.

What is democracy?

Government by the people, with free speech and elections.

What is inequality?

The state of not being equal; unfair differences in status or wealth.

What is welfare?

Social supports provided by the state to improve well-being.

What is policy?

A course of action adopted by a government or organization.

What is astronomy?

The science that studies celestial objects and space.

What is a hypothesis?

A testable proposed explanation for a phenomenon.

What is a phenomenon?

An observable fact or event, often remarkable.

What is a laboratory?

A room or building equipped for scientific experiments.

What is discovery?

The act of finding something new or new knowledge.

What is migration?

The movement of people or animals from one place to another.

What is urbanization?

The process of becoming more urban; growth of cities.

What is agriculture?

The science or practice of farming.

What is infrastructure?

The basic physical and organizational structures needed for operation.

What is topography?

The arrangement of natural and artificial features of a region.

What is psychology?

The science of behavior and mental processes.

What is cognition?

The mental process of acquiring knowledge and understanding.

What is resilience?

The ability to recover quickly from difficulties.

What is empathy?

The ability to understand and share the feelings of others.

What is motivation?

The reason or drive behind actions; the incentive to do something.