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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BibliographiesDescriptive lists of books or other printed materials, which are written by one author, during one period, on one subject, produced by one printer and/or publisher, or located in one place. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||
BibliometricsThe application of mathematical and statistical methods in the study of bodies of writings to reveal the historical development of subject fields and patterns of authorship, publication, and use. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||
BibliotherapyUse of selected reading and related materials for therapeutic purposes in physical medicine, mental health, and education. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||
Bilingual EducationEncouragement of bilingualism through the teaching of regular school courses in both the national language and a second language. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||
Bilingual Education ProgramsActivities that offer content area instruction in two languages -- appreciation of participants' cultural heritage is emphasized, and native speakers of both languages may be present -- attention is given to developing the academic skills of minority students while they learn the language of the majority culture. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||
Bilingual Instructional MaterialsPrint and/or nonprint educational materials developed specifically for use with students who need proficiency in two languages. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||
Bilingual StudentsStudents who can communicate effectively in more than one language. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||
Bilingual Teacher AidesTeacher aides who can communicate effectively in more than one language. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||
Bilingual TeachersTeachers who can communicate effectively in more than one language. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||
BilingualismThe ability to communicate in two languages. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||