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in-service

in-service

4 3.6
Training given to workers while they work
  • adjective
  • /ɪnˈsɜrvɪs/
translation icon : formación en servicio
  • All employees must attend the in-service workshops to stay updated on the latest procedures.
  • in-service training
  • in-service teachers
  • in-service workshops

Examples

  • Some of the most important programs in teacher in-service education were supported by the National Science Foundation.

    Academic text (1990)

  • We usually have an in-service for parents every term on something of educational interest.

    Academic text (2013)

  • For others, the social worker might conduct general in-service training for teachers and related personnel.

    Academic text (1990)

  • Therefore, school counselors may benefit from receiving additional in-service training as part of their professional development.

    Academic text (2013)

  • Mrs. McGrew has led in-service training sessions with elementary teachers from across the county.

    Academic text (2012)

  • Mrs. Jensen attended a professional development in-service at a local school district regarding CBMs.

    Academic text (2012)

  • Creating a school environment that supports counselors' development would require both pre-professional and in-service training and support.

    Academic text (2015)

  • Many vendors offer professional development in-service sessions onsite or via web conferencing.

    Academic text (2012)

  • The school offers regular in-service training sessions to help teachers improve their skills.

  • During the in-service meeting, the principal discussed new educational strategies with the staff.

How Work-Based

in-service
4 3.6
on-the-job
15 3.5
traineeship
  • UK
4.9

Surface Forms

in-service positive
inservices positive

Morphology

in-service = service (semi-transparent) = in + service

The adjective points to something occurring while a person is in employment, but the institutional sense 'training provided during employment' is a fixed educational collocation. [Postprocessing: moved 'in' from base_words to prefix]

Etymology

In-service comes from in- 'in' and service 'work or duty', and a helpful way to remember it is to think of 'on-the-job' training; an in-service course is training given while you are already working.