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guides on the side

guides on the side is the plural of guide on the side.

Meaning of guide on the side

Noun

guide on the side (plural guides on the side)

  1. An educator whose method is to provide students with occasional advice, assistance, and correction while allowing them to explore a subject area independently or by interacting among themselves; this educational method itself.
    • Mrs. Johnson said the teacher for the gifted and talented will be more of a "guide on the side" rather than a "sage on the stage."1981 August 6, “‘Gifted Students’ Classes Offered”, in Harlan Daily Enterprise, USA, retrieved 01 Sep 2013, page 5

Questions about guides on the side

What is guides on the side the plural of?
Guides on the side is the plural of guide on the side.

Words near guides on the side in the dictionary

  1. guiderail
  2. guiderails
  3. guiders
  4. guidership
  5. guides
  6. guides on the side
  7. guideship
  8. guidesman
  9. guidesmen
  10. guidest
  11. guidestone

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