terminology
Teaching culinary Arts I always try to reinforce professional terminology.
I teach a course that has terminology that is related to only this course I use terms that must be explained in layman terms so students can understand the content
I teach a legal-related class and there are tons of "terms of art" that flow freely. The neophyte can easily get lost in a conversation. I introduce the frequently-used words/phrases to my class and urge them to start using them. The class seems to enjoy this break from course content.
Too often students are enrolled in "terminology" classes at the beginning of their programs without much usage in courses that follow. Once they get to the core courses often times they have forgotten the terms. It is crucial that the terminology of their specific programs be reinforced throughout the program.
Hi Peter! Very good point! I can imagine that a misunderstood term could make a huge difference in the anticipated result.
How do you get the terms across? Is it required memorization?
Thanks!
Jay Hollowell
ED106 Facilitator
Teaching proper terminology is essential, especially in Culinary Arts where the terminology is primarily based in French, which is not the native language of most of the students.
Proper terminology is a must for anyone in any field. I constsntly tell my students that each discipline has its own language and they must master the language. This is why I always distribute study guides for each exam with all of the important terminology listed. Then, as a class, we review the study guide. Also, as I lecture, I choose many words and through etymology, I encourage them to decipher the meaning of the word.
All of my students are very different learners, sometimes I find I have to explain the terminology different ways to get everyone's light to go on.
I teach dental assisting. The student needs to adjust and learn the proper terminology for this profession. Example: changing from the word "shot" to giving an injection, the word "drill" to the term dental handpiece and the word "fillings" to the term dental restorations.
