Meaning
教学 refers to the act or process of teaching and instruction, especially in formal educational settings. It encompasses both the teacher's activity of imparting knowledge and the overall educational methodology. The word is commonly used in academic and professional contexts to discuss teaching methods, quality, and effectiveness.
Usage
教学 is a formal, neutral term widely used in educational contexts, from elementary schools to universities. It often appears in compounds like 教学方法 (teaching methods), 教学质量 (teaching quality), or 教学楼 (teaching building). When used as a verb, it typically takes an object or appears in patterns like 从事教学工作 (engage in teaching work).
Examples
- 01她的教学方法很受学生欢迎。.Her teaching methods are very popular with students.
- 02这所大学非常重视教学质量。.This university places great emphasis on teaching quality.
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Common collocations
- 教学方法teaching method
- 教学质量teaching quality
- 教学楼teaching building, classroom building
- 教学经验teaching experience
Origin
The compound combines 教 (to teach) and 学 (to learn), reflecting the reciprocal nature of the educational process where teaching and learning are two sides of the same activity.