Glossary of Key Terms from EDUC 201 Class

1. Glossary Terms

2. Pedagogy
Pedagogy is a method and practice of
teaching, especially as an academic subject
or theoretical concept

3. Hegemonic Assumption
Hegemonic assumptions are assumptions
that we think are in our own good but
actually work against us in the long term.

4. Screencast
A screencast is a digital recording of
computer screen output, also know as a
video screen capture, often containing audio
narration.
An example of a screencast can be found in
the Projects tab of my website.

5. Embed Code
An embed code is a code that adds a
browser plugin or widget to your page

6. Flipped Classroom
A flipped classroom is a form of blended
learning in which students teach and switch
roles with teachers.

7. Selective Mute
Selective mute is an anxiety disorder in
which a person who is normally capable of
speech does not speak in specific situations
or to specific people

8. Audio-Visual Aid
An audio-visual aid is a training or
educational material that is directed at the
sense of hearing and the sense of sight.

9. Brainstorm
A brainstorm is a production of ideas and
ways of solving problems, usually done in a
group setting.

10. Interference
Interference is something that obstructs or
hinders.

11. Summarize
To summarize is to give a brief statement of
the main points of something.

12. Podcast
A podcast is a digital audio file available on
the internet for downloading, typically
available as a series.

13. Important People

14. Sigmund Freud
Sigmund Freud is the founding father of
psychoananlysis. He also developed the
stages of psychosexual development.

15. Jean Piaget
Jean Piaget is know for being a
developmental psychoanalysis and
philosopher. He is best known for his
studies with children.

16. Erik Erikson
Erik Erikson is a developmental
psychologist known for his theory of the
eight stages of psychosocial development.

17. Howard Gardner
Howard Gardner is the developmental
psychologist that developed the theory of
multiple intelligences.

18. Important Acronyms

19. PBL
Problem Based Learning

20. RTT, RTTT, R2T
Race to the Top

21. NCLB
No Child Left Behind

22. InTASC
Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support
Consortuim
Standards that support ongoing teacher
effectiveness

23. FERPA
Family Educational Rights Privacy Act