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Hippocampus noun
a part of the brain that is part of the limbic system and is important for memory
Independent study
Studying without a teacher present or without the teacher monitoring and directing the learning very closely, e.g. learners could carry out research on a topic using reference resources. This could be done at home or with minimum involvement of the teacher in class.
Inefficient adjective
Using resources such as time, materials, or labor in a way that wastes them
Integrated skills
An integrated skills lesson combines work on more than one language skill. For example, reading and then writing or listening and speaking.
Intellectual property noun
Someone's idea, invention, creation, etc., that can be protected by law from being copied by someone else
Internship noun
a period of time spent receiving or completing training at a job as a part of becoming qualified to do it
Kinesthetic learner
A learner who learns more easily by doing things physically. This type of learner may like to move around or move objects while learning.
Learning strategies
The techniques which learners consciously use to help them when learning or using language, e.g. deducing the meaning of words from context; predicting content before reading.
Learning style
The way in which an individual learner naturally prefers to learn something. There are many learning styles.
Lower-order thinking skills (LOTS)
These are skills such as remembering information and defining objects. They are often used in the classroom to check understanding and to review learning. They usually involve closed answers.
Limbic system noun
a system of nerves and other structures in the brain that controls many of our emotions
Manipulate verb
to influence or control someone to your advantage, often without that person knowing it