teach-in

[ teech-in ]

noun

, plural teach-ins.

1. a prolonged period of lectures, speeches, etc., conducted without interruption by members of the faculty and invited guests at a college or university as a technique of social protest.

teach-in

noun

1. an informal conference, esp on a topical subject, usually held at a university or college and involving a panel of visiting speakers, lecturers, students, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of teach-in¹

First recorded in 1960–65; -in ³

Example Sentences

The encampment was initially free of violence, with protesters engaged in teach-in, art builds, yoga and other activities.

From Los Angeles Times

He has helped organize a peace vigil and a teach-in, and in the winter, he taught a class in the history of antisemitism.

From Los Angeles Times

The teachers union in Oakland Unified endorsed an unsanctioned pro-Palestinian “teach-in” in December, prompting a civil rights probe by the Department of Education.

From Los Angeles Times

After a faculty led teach-in about ablism, there was a march, followed by a Passover seder.

From Los Angeles Times

Meyer, who is slated to graduate next month, described protesters as peaceful, particularly at a faculty teach-in held Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• parade
• protest
• sit-in
• strike
• walkout