Educator
/ˈɛdʒəˌkeɪtər/
nounB2
Definition
An educator is someone who gives knowledge or skills to others. Usually, educators work in schools, colleges, or training centers, helping students understand different subjects or life skills. They guide, explain, and support learning.
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⚡ See It in Action
A person who teaches or gives knowledge
- •The educator explained the math problem clearly to the class.
- •Many educators work hard to help students succeed.
- •She is a respected educator at the local university.
Someone who supports learning in different ways, not only teaching facts
- •The educator helped the children develop good habits.
- •Educators often encourage creativity and critical thinking.
🧲 Make It Stick
- ✓Think of "educator" like "teacher" (A1 word), but it can mean anyone who helps others learn, not only in schools.
- ✓Picture a person standing in front of a group, explaining something clearly and kindly.
- ✓It's the feeling when someone helps you understand a new idea or skill, making you feel confident.
- ✓Sounds like "ED-u-cate-or" → imagine a person opening a big book called "education" and sharing it with others.
- ✓Think of famous educators like a school teacher or a coach teaching a sport—both help others learn.
- ✓NOT like "student" (who learns), an educator is the one who helps others learn.
- ✓NOT like "instructor" (which can be more formal or technical), an educator can be more caring and supportive.
- ✓NOT like "tutor" (who usually helps one person), an educator can teach many people at once.
🔄 Try Other Words
- •Teacher: a person who teaches students in school (Use when talking about school classrooms or simple teaching roles)
- •Instructor: a person who gives lessons, often in specific skills (Use when teaching practical skills like driving or sports)
- •Mentor: a person who guides and advises someone, often in personal growth (Use when the role is more about advice than formal teaching)
- •Trainer: a person who teaches skills, often for jobs or sports (Use when focusing on practical or professional skills)
🔍 Unboxing
- •Word parts: "educate" (to teach or give knowledge) + "-or" (a suffix meaning "one who does something")
- •Etymology: From Latin "educare," meaning to bring up or raise, especially children
- •Historical development: Originally related to raising children, now means anyone who teaches or supports learning
- •Modern usage: Used for people who teach in schools, colleges, or other places where learning happens; also used in professional or formal contexts
- •Key insight: An educator is not just a teacher but someone responsible for guiding and supporting learning in many ways
💭 Reflect & Connect
•How can an educator help people learn outside of a classroom?
•What qualities make someone a good educator beyond just knowing facts?
Fill in the blanks with the correct word:
1.An educator helps students ___ new ideas and skills in many different subjects.
2.When students don’t understand, a good educator tries to ___ the information clearly.
3.Unlike a student, an educator’s main job is to ___ knowledge, not to receive it.
4.Sometimes, an educator also acts as a ___, giving advice and support beyond teaching facts.
5.Educators often work ___ schools, but they can also teach in community centers or online.
6.The role of an educator includes ___ students to think creatively and solve problems.
7.When an educator is patient and kind, students feel more ___ to ask questions and learn.