teaching

[ tee-ching ]

noun

1. the act or profession of a person who teaches.
2. something that is taught. teach.
3. Often teachings. doctrines or precepts:

   the teachings of Lao-tzu.

teaching

/ ˈtiːtʃɪŋ /

noun

1. the art or profession of a teacher
2. sometimes plural something taught; precept
3. modifier denoting a person or institution that teaches

   a teaching hospital

4. modifier used in teaching

   teaching aids

Other Words From

• non·teaching adjective
• self-teaching adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of teaching¹

First recorded in 1125–75, teaching is from the Middle English word teching. See teach, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Joanie Garratt retired last year after teaching at the Beverly Hills Unified School District for almost 30 years.

From Los Angeles Times

Television exploits our memory gaps, willful or unintended, by churning out period action dramas centered on history’s giant conflicts, most related to World War II. Unlike that endlessly commodified conflict, these chapters in Ireland’s history don’t turn up in most history teaching.

From Salon

Recognising the difficulties faced by pupils and staff, the council said its education department had been working with the teaching staff, support staff and school governors to "restore and stabilise the situation for the benefit of all the school's pupils".

From BBC

As well as problems with the range of available subjects, there have also been issues with the quality of teaching.

From BBC

The two-year course combines study with career experience and is equivalent to three A-levels, but there have been issues with the introduction of new subjects, and concerns about the quality of teaching delivered.

From BBC

Related Words

• coaching
• cultivation
• culture
• discipline
• guidance
• instruction
• learning
• reading
• schooling
• training
• tutoring