Higher
Higher (HAI-yer)
Higher is a term often used in the field of education and psychology, referring to a level of cognitive or intellectual functioning that is advanced or superior. It is also used to describe a level of academic achievement or learning that is beyond the basic or elementary level.
Etymology
The term "higher" comes from the Old English word "heah," which means "of great height, tall." In the context of education and psychology, it has been used since the late 19th century to refer to advanced levels of intellectual or cognitive functioning.
Related Terms
- Higher Education: This refers to education provided by universities, colleges, and other institutions that award academic degrees. It includes both undergraduate and postgraduate education.
- Higher Cognitive Functions: These are advanced intellectual activities, such as thinking, reasoning, and understanding. They are what separates humans from other animals.
- Higher Learning: This is another term for higher education. It refers to learning that goes beyond the basic skills taught in primary and secondary education.
- Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS): This is a concept of education reform based on learning taxonomies. The idea is that some types of learning require more cognitive processing than others, but also have more generalized benefits.
- Higher Consciousness: This is a state of elevated awareness and perception, where a person has a deeper understanding of the nature of reality, the self, and the universe.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Higher
- Wikipedia's article - Higher
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski