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 (n)

The national curriculum was updated last year.

Chương trình học

pedagogy (n)

Interactive pedagogy enhances students' engagement.

Phương pháp giảng dạy

literacy (n)

Digital literacy is essential in today’s world.

Khả năng đọc viết

cognitive (adj)

Early childhood cognitive development is foundational.

liên quan đến nhận thức

vocational (adj)

They enrolled in vocational training after high school.

hướng nghiệp

ecosystem (n)

Coral reefs support a rich ecosystem.

hệ sinh thái

biodiversity (n)

Deforestation reduces biodiversity.

đa dạng sinh học

sustainable (adj)

Sustainable agriculture protects the soil.

bền vững.

conservation (n)

Wildlife conversation requires community involvement.

bảo tồn

pollutant (n)

Factories emit pillutants onto the air.

chất gây ô nhiễm

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.