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preservice

preservice

6.1
Relating to training people do before they start a job
  • adjective
  • /ˈprɛsɜrvɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : preprofesional
  • She completed her preservice training last year and is now ready to begin her teaching job.
  • preservice teachers
  • preservice education
  • preservice training

Examples

  • University programs often require preservice music educators to complete some small- or large-group instruction before beginning student teaching.

    Academic text (2011)

  • All participants were preservice teachers, and all but one were female.

    Academic text (2013)

  • Professional development and preservice education are important keys to improving music and arts education.

    Academic text (1996)

  • The following are some final thoughts from the preservice teachers' reflection papers.

    Academic text (2013)

  • Regardless of the delivery system, however, the challenges of preparing preservice teachers to effectively use technology remain the same.

    Academic text (2015)

  • Another line of research explored preservice teachers' concept of caring in relation to issues of control.

    Academic text (2008)

  • The need for our preservice teachers to reflect on their craft during university training cannot be overstated.

    Academic text (2011)

  • A survey of graduates of one program to ascertain the efficacy of preservice preparation is presented.

    Academic text (1996)

  • The university offers a robust program for preservice teachers to enhance their instructional skills before they start their careers.

  • Many preservice educators participated in workshops to prepare for their roles in the classroom.

Synonyms

preparatory
vspreservice
15 4.7

To help get ready for something

is preparation specifically aimed at beginning professional work
preprofessional
vspreservice
6.3

Relating to studies or activities that prepare someone for a job

is practical training before beginning work in a profession
prevocational
vspreservice
6.9

Courses that prepare people for work or job training

focuses on training just before starting a job or career
pre-employment
vspreservice
3.4

Happens before someone starts a job for checks or training

focuses on training before starting professional work
preplacement
vspreservice
  • Specialized
7.1

Happening before someone is assigned to a job or position

is training given before beginning work or professional duties
precourse
vspreservice
7.2

Used before the main course or program to help people prepare

targets training specifically before starting a job or profession

How Prepared

experienced
138 2.1
trained
1.9
preservice
  • Specialized
6.1
untrained
31 3.4

Surface Forms

preservice positive

Morphology

preservice = service (semi-transparent) = pre + service

The meaning of 'before entering service' is clear, but the specific educational sense of training before beginning a profession is somewhat specialized.

Etymology

Preservice comes from the parts pre- meaning 'before' and service meaning 'work' or 'help'. It describes something that happens before you start a job, so you can remember it as training or preparation that comes 'before' beginning your work.