Chapter 1 Vocab - CTE 1

extracurricular activity

• Extracurricular activities are solely for athletic training.
• Extracurricular activities only focus on academic improvement.
• Extracurricular activities are mandatory for all students.
• Extracurricular activities are before and after school activities

curriculum

• A curriculum is a random collection of subjects without any structure.
• A curriculum is solely focused on extracurricular activities.
• A curriculum is a list of textbooks required for each course.
• A curriculum is what schools teach including courses taught and what is taught in each course, as well as how the courses are sequenced.

school - based curriculum

• A school-based curriculum is a national standard curriculum applied uniformly across all schools.
• A school-based curriculum is solely focused on extracurricular activities and sports.
• A school-based curriculum is set of curriculum standards in which teachers are involved in making decisions about what is taught in their classrooms and schools.

• A school-based curriculum is a rigid educational framework that does not allow for any modifications.

self - contained classroom

• A self-contained classroom is designed for students with diverse educational needs and abilities.
• A self-contained classroom is a space where students learn independently without any teacher guidance.
• A self-contained classroom is where multiple teachers instruct different subjects to the same group of students.
• A self-contained classroom is a classroom in which the same teacher and group of students remain in one classroom for most of the day, with one teacher teaching most or all subjects

abstract thinking

• Abstract thinking is in-depth thinking about ideas or concepts, such as justice or love.

• Abstract thinking refers to the process of solving mathematical equations.
• Abstract thinking is solely based on visualizing physical objects.
• Abstract thinking is the cognitive ability to understand concepts that are not directly observable or tangible.

concrete thinking

• Concrete thinking emphasizes theoretical concepts over practical applications.

• Concrete thinking relies solely on memorization of facts and figures.

• Concrete thinking discourages hands-on activities and real-world examples.

• Concrete thinking is thinking that focuses on facts and actual experiences

collaborative learning

• Collaborative learning is a way of learning in which students work in groups to solve problems together while learning social skills.

• Collaborative learning is a strategy where learners work alone to complete assignments.
• Collaborative learning involves teachers lecturing while students take notes silently.
• Collaborative learning is a method where students learn individually and compete for grades.

postsecondary education

• Postsecondary education refers to education for children under 12 years old.
• Postsecondary education includes only online courses and distance learning.
• Postsecondary education is education beyond high school, including colleges, universities, and vocational training.

• Postsecondary education is only for students who graduate from high school.

technical school

• A technical school is a place for general education.
• A technical school focuses solely on academic theory.
• A technical school is a school that offers specialized training in specific trades or technical fields.

• A technical school is an institution for recreational activities.

corporate trainer

• A corporate trainer is responsible for managing company finances.
• A corporate trainer is a consultant who advises on market strategies.
• A corporate trainer is an employee who handles customer service inquiries.
• A corporate trainer is a teacher who provides education to the employees of business and industries.