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Teaching

An interaction in which one subject communicates knowledge, a skill, or a procedure to another and directs attention to a learning subject

An interaction in which one person communicates knowledge or a skill to another and directs attention to a learning subject.

Actions, Poses & Interactions
Teaching · Two people standing separately beside an unattended booklet

Two people standing separately beside an unattended booklet

The standard comparison motif cannot compare the relationship among a person communicating, a person learning, and a learning subject, so it is replaced with two people and neutral material that do not pre-stage explaining or attention.

Both languages share the English example images. Japanese prompts are the recorded translations.

A phrase to start with

Directs the image toward teaching in which one person guides another's learning.

Appearance and effects

One person directs attention to a learning subject while another engages with it as a learner.

Visual traits

  • communicating person
  • learning person
  • attention to a learning subject

Expected changes

  • A communicating person guiding attention to a learning subject and a learning person responding are more likely to appear

Five examples

1 — Two people standing separately beside an unattended notebook

The standard comparison motif cannot compare the relationship among a person communicating, a person learning, and a learning subject, so it is replaced with two people and neutral material that do not pre-stage explaining or attention.

two people standing separately beside a closed notebook in an open area, with neither attending to the notebook or the other person and with no explaining or directing

  • a person who is not explaining
  • a person who is not attending
  • a closed neutral notebook
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2 — Two people standing separately beside an unattended card

The standard comparison motif cannot compare the relationship among a person communicating, a person learning, and a learning subject, so it is replaced with two people and neutral material that do not pre-stage explaining or attention.

two people standing separately beside a plain card in a bright room, with neither attending to the card or the other person and with no explaining or directing

  • a person who is not explaining
  • a person who is not attending
  • a plain neutral card
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3 — Two people standing separately beside an unattended diagram

The standard comparison motif cannot compare the relationship among a person communicating, a person learning, and a learning subject, so it is replaced with two people and neutral material that do not pre-stage explaining or attention.

two people standing separately beside a simple diagram in an open area, with neither attending to the diagram or the other person and with no explaining or directing

  • a person who is not explaining
  • a person who is not attending
  • a simple neutral diagram
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4 — Two people standing separately beside an unattended booklet

The standard comparison motif cannot compare the relationship among a person communicating, a person learning, and a learning subject, so it is replaced with two people and neutral material that do not pre-stage explaining or attention.

two people standing separately beside a closed booklet in a spacious quiet room, with neither attending to the booklet or the other person and with no explaining or directing

  • a person who is not explaining
  • a person who is not attending
  • a closed neutral booklet
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5 — Two people standing separately beside an unattended sheet

The standard comparison motif cannot compare the relationship among a person communicating, a person learning, and a learning subject, so it is replaced with two people and neutral material that do not pre-stage explaining or attention.

two people standing separately beside a blank sheet in a calm outdoor area, with neither attending to the sheet or the other person and with no explaining or directing

  • a person who is not explaining
  • a person who is not attending
  • a blank neutral sheet
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Meaning and scope

Definition

Teaching is an interaction in which one subject communicates knowledge, a skill, or a procedure to another and directs attention to a learning subject. It does not determine a school, professional teacher, age difference, hierarchy, assessment, success, or a particular culture or medium.

In more detail

It concerns a relationship of guided attention among a person communicating, a person learning, and a learning subject. It is distinct from presentation alone, one-way instruction, and ordinary collaboration.

Includes

  • An interaction in which one person communicates knowledge, a skill, or a procedure to another and directs attention to a learning subject

Excludes

  • A school, professional teacher, age difference, hierarchy, assessment, success, or a particular culture or medium
  • Presentation alone, one-way instruction, or ordinary collaboration

What this does not imply

  • A school, professional teacher, age difference, hierarchy, assessment, success, or a particular culture or medium

Variability

The kind of knowledge or skill, learning material, positions of the two people, and location can be adjusted separately.

Usage and adjustments

Usage

  • Use it to compose a relationship among a person communicating, a person learning, and a learning subject

Distinguish similar expressions

  • Specify an institution or relationship separately only when needed

Typical uses

  • Compose an interaction in which one person communicates knowledge or a skill and guides another's learning

Possible failure modes

  • The two people do not attend to the material, only one person speaks, or the scene reads as collaboration or presentation

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