classroom time

Time in school

Classroom time is the portion of an educational program spent in direct instruction, as opposed to homework, fieldwork, or independent study.

Schools and training programs often specify minimum classroom time requirements: The certification requires forty hours of classroom time.

Also called seat time or contact hours.

Related

bell · desk · back row · chalkboard · attendance · homework · notes · teacher · students · syllabus · schedule · instruction · learning · taking notes · seated · raising hands · listening · whiteboard

Categories
Opposites
structured vs. unstructured school time

classroom timerecess

Pause in activity

free play · break time · playtime · lunch period · free time

indoor instruction vs. outdoor/physical activity

classroom timerecess

Pause in activity

outdoor time · playground time · outdoor play · PE class · gym time

formal learning vs. experiential/practical learning

classroom timefield trip

Organized educational excursion

hands-on learning · internship · practical experience · real-world application · on-the-job training

Family

classroom, class, room, time, classed, classing, classes, classmate, classwork

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