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  2. Vocabulary - Wikipedia

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    Within the receptiveproductive distinction lies a range of abilities that are often referred to as degree of knowledge. This simply indicates that a word gradually enters a person's vocabulary over a period of time as more aspects of word knowledge are learnt. Roughly, these stages could be described as: Never encountered the word.

  3. Character orientation - Wikipedia

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    They find it hard to let go of past issues, often trivial, and develop a feeling of a secure present and future. They tend to see minor, innocent things as a threat to their security with a spouse or loved one. A receptive person is known for their huge lack of creativity. [4] [5]

  4. Knowledge production modes - Wikipedia

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    A knowledge production mode is a term from the sociology of science which refers to the way (scientific) knowledge is produced. So far, three modes have been conceptualized. Mode 1 production of knowledge is knowledge production motivated by scientific knowledge alone (basic research) which is not primarily concerned by the applicability of its finding

  5. Glossary of language education terms - Wikipedia

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    Learners should be tested on high-frequency word lists for passive knowledge, active production and listening comprehension. Learners cannot comprehend or speak at a high level without these words as a foundation. Learners need to spend time practicing these words until they are automatic; this is known as building automaticity.

  6. Language development - Wikipedia

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    Usually, productive/expressive language is considered to begin with a stage of pre-verbal communication in which infants use gestures and vocalizations to make their intents known to others. According to a general principle of development, new forms then take over old functions, so that children learn words to express the same communicative ...

  7. Definitions of knowledge - Wikipedia

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    Thus, according to Williamson, justification, truth, and belief are necessary but not sufficient for knowledge. Williamson is also known for being one of the only philosophers who take knowledge to be a mental state; [65] most epistemologists assert that belief (as opposed to knowledge) is a mental state. As such, Williamson's claim has been ...

  8. Outline of knowledge - Wikipedia

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    Common knowledgeknowledge that is known by everyone or nearly everyone, usually with reference to the community in which the term is used. Customer knowledgeknowledge for, about, or from customers. Domain knowledge – valid knowledge used to refer to an area of human endeavour, an autonomous computer activity, or other specialized ...

  9. Vocabulary development - Wikipedia

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    Vocabulary development during the school years builds upon what the child already knows, and the child uses this knowledge to broaden their vocabulary. Once children have gained a level of vocabulary knowledge, new words are learned through explanations using familiar, or "old" words.