31 of January: DEFINITION OF E.G (2.0)

 


In today’s class we have focused again on definitions, and how can we define Educational Guidance. As I comment in a previous entry, each one of us thought and proposed one definition elaborated by us. However, we should have taken into account some elements for a good definition, that were provided by the teacher. So, taking into account this, a good proposition should include:

  • An inclusive term (general term).
  • The goal or purpose of the concept that we have defined.
  • 1 or 2 main characteristics.
  • 1 or 2 answers to the basic questions (wh-)
  • Formal qualities (Clear vocabulary, concise, not include the word we are defining)

To make an example on how to make a good definition, the teacher proposed us to define a chair, which at first seemed easy as it is a very basic object, but it was harder than we thought. We had to do the same with our definitions.

I consider these steps really important as we usually do not give elaborate definitions, and just following a few steps we are able to complete it and make it concise and clear.

For the next class we were told to make a definition in groups. I consider this was a good practice, as it allowed us to include more perspectives and make a complete one, as we take into account others’ definitions.

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