fescue – A pointer, such as that used by a teacher, having originally meant “a straw or twig.” More…
docent, docible, docile – Docent comes from Latin docere, “to teach”; docible is “capable of learning” and docile first meant “teachable.” More…
Socratic method – A teaching technique in which a teacher does not give information directly but instead asks a series of questions, with the result that the student comes either to the desired knowledge by answering the questions or to a deeper awareness of the limits of knowledge. More…
tuition – First meant taking care of something, then teaching or instruction, especially for a fee. More…