Pre-ETS Glossary
This is the primary glossary for the site. It contains more than 1100 terms related to learning, secondary education, post-secondary education, employment, disability, and various aspects of pre-employment transition.
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Adoption (Ideas)Process of accepting new ideas or practices. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||
Adult Basic EducationEducation provided for adults at the elementary level (through grade 8), usually with emphasis on communicative, computational, and social skills. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||
Adult DevelopmentPhysiological, psychological, and sociological growth or maturation occurring throughout an adult's lifetime. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||
Adult EducationProviding or coordinating purposeful learning activities for adults. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||
Adult EducatorsTeachers who specialize in adult education. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||
Adult ProgramsPrograms for adults. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||
Adult Vocational EducationEducation for adults or out-of-school youth aged 16 or over engaged in or preparing to enter an occupation. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||
AdultsApproximately 18+ years of age. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||
Advance OrganizersPreview questions and comments used to increase learners' comprehension and recall. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||
Advanced CoursesCourses beyond the introductory or basic level. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||