This glossary of education-related terms is based on how they
commonly are used in Wikipedia articles. This page contains
terms starting with D – F. Select a letter from the table of
contents to find terms on other pages. - Distance education: (or
distance learning) A field of education that focuses on the
pedagogy/andragogy, technology, and instructional systems design
that is effectively incorporated in delivering education to
students who are not physically "on site" to receive their
education. Instead, teachers and students may communicate
asynchronously (at times of their own choosing) by exchanging
printed or electronic media, or through technology that allows
them to communicate in real time (synchronously). Distance
education courses that require a physical on-site presence for
any reason including the taking of examinations is considered to
be a hybrid or blended course or program. - Dunce: A person
incapable of learning. The word is derived from the name of the
great schoolman, John Duns Scotus, who