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nonschool

nonschool

1 4.8
A class or program that takes place outside school
  • noun
  • /ˈnɒnˌskuːl/
translation icon : programa extracurricular
  • After school, many children enjoy participating in nonschool programs that promote creativity and social skills.
  • nonschool settings
  • nonschool days
  • nonschool psychologist

Examples

  • Many students benefit from nonschool learning opportunities, like tutoring sessions and summer camps, which enhance their educational experience.

  • The community offers various nonschool activities, such as art classes and sports leagues, to engage children throughout the year.

  • The motivation for training school psychologists for work in nonschool settings may come from a number of sources.

    Academic text (1991)
  • No data exist on the job satisfaction of school psychologists in nonschool settings.

    Academic text (2000)
  • Regardless of BMI, the participants in this study demonstrated low levels of PA, especially during nonschool days.

    Academic text (2014)
  • Interns in these "nonschool" programs have extensive opportunities to engage in comprehensive school psychological services.

    Academic text (1991)
  • Second, the prestige and perception of vocational success may be higher in nonschool settings.

    Academic text (1991)
  • Although little systematic study of setting as a variable has occurred, school psychologists practicing in nonschool settings appear to have a different role pattern.

    Academic text (2000)
  • Should school psychology training programs train graduates for work in nonschool (hospitals, mental health centers, pediatric facilities, etc.) settings?

    Academic text (1991)
  • If school psychology students elect to intern in accredited but nonschool settings, then they are less likely to be socialized to school systems and less likely to have a career in schools.

    Academic text (2000)

Synonyms

homeschool
vsnonschool
15 3.7

A way of teaching children at home instead of school

includes any program or learning that happens outside the formal school system

How School-Based

program
  • US
3.6
nonschool
1 4.8

Surface Forms

nonschool singular
nonschools plural

Morphology

nonschool = school (transparent) = non + school

A straightforward negative formation 'non-' + 'school' yielding 'outside the formal school system', which learners can readily interpret.

Etymology

Nonschool is built from the parts non- ('not') and school, so it names a program or class that takes place 'outside school', much like an 'after-school' class for music or art.