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Field of Education

What does the academic term Field of Education mean in higher education?

Field of Education

Field of Education definition

Short Definition

Field of Education is a specific area of study within the broader field of education, such as curriculum development, educational psychology, or educational leadership.


In-depth Overview

Field of Education

Long definition: The term "field of education" refers to a specific area or discipline of study within the realm of formal learning and academic institutions. It encompasses a wide range of subjects and specialties, each focused on a particular body of knowledge, skillset or profession. Fields of education are typically organized into academic departments or faculties within universities and colleges.

Etymology: The word "field" has its origins in Old English and originally referred to an open expanse of land. In the context of education, it implies an area of study that one can explore and cultivate knowledge in. The term "education" comes from the Latin word "educare", meaning to "bring up" or "rear". Together, "field of education" suggests a cultivated area of knowledge and learning.

Synonyms or related academic terms: Academic discipline, subject area, major, specialization, domain of study.

Examples of Use:

  • She chose biology as her field of education and is majoring in genetics.
  • The university offers a diverse range of fields of education, from engineering to literature.
  • His extensive experience in the field of education led to a successful career as a professor.

Translations:
Spanish: Campo de educación
French: Domaine de l'éducation
German: Bildungsbereich
Italian: Campo dell'istruzione
Portuguese: Campo da educação
Japanese: 教育の分野 (Kyōiku no bun'ya)
Chinese (Simplified): 教育领域 (Jiàoyù lǐngyù)
Hindi: शिक्षा क्षेत्र (Shiksha Kshetra)

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Field of Education


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