scepticism
schema
schemes of work
school
school effectiveness
school phobia
schooling
scientific
usually applied to the research method which begins with observation, the development of a hypothesis, and the testing of the hypothesis through experiment. This process may then be repeated as desired or required.
seamless learning
this usually refers to the adaption of educational material for mobile devices so that the student can continue learning activity, regardless of location and time.
secondary education
sectarianism
segregation
selection
self-concept
self-esteem
self-evaluation
judging one's own performance, whether at an individual, group, or institutional level. It is seen by many as a more effective approach for schools than that afforded by external inspection.
self-fulfilling prophecy
self-interest
self-managed
semantic
seminal
sensori-motor
sequencing
setting
sexism
single-loop learning
from the work of Chris Argyris (1923-2103), this involves corrective action which changes the means but not the ends of a given situation. The goal remains the same as before but single-loop learning involves altering what is done to achieve that goal, perhaps through perfecting or changing the techniques employed (see also double-loop learning)
situated learning
slippage
slow education
typifying a number of different schooling approaches which have in common a reaction against accelerated, target-driven, prescriptive, content-heavy curricula. Some examples lay stress on more individualised approaches for pupils, and on less content but studied in much more depth, with greater emphasis on relevance, understanding, and pupil engagement.
social background
social capital
social constructivism
social contract
social control
social Darwinism
social democracy
social engineering
social imaginary
social inclusion
social loafing
the phenomenon of an individual contributing less to a group activity than would be expected. Other similar terms are 'passenger' or 'free rider', in cases where the person seeks benefit merely through reliance on the efforts of others in the group.
social mobility
social pedagogy
social welfare
socialism
socially constructed
society
sociobiology
socioeconomic status
sociolinguistics
solutions-oriented
special education
special needs
special schools
specialist schools
spin
spiral curriculum
spoc
an acronym for 'small, private on-line course', a more modest variation of the mooc, where numbers are restricted and so the potential for at least a degree of monitoring and support is increased. it is thought that this development may lead to the formal validation of such courses, leading to accreditation and qualifications.(see mooc)