T Terms

Words in red should not be used. Alternatives are provided.

The terms below are preferred in material Cultivate Learning produces, except when a specific project or funder calls for different terms.

tablet

Use tablet instead of iPad.

teach-assess-adjust

Hyphenate as shown. Use when describing an approach to teaching, or a teaching cycle.

teacher

Educator is preferred, but this can be used to vary the language within a piece.

teaching practices

Preferred term over teaching strategies.

Teaching Pyramid

See Pyramid Model. Within Cultivate Learning these terms are often used interchangeably. Pyramid Model is generally preferred.

Teaching Strategies GOLD™

Do not abbreviate.

time

Use a.m. and p.m. followed by the time zone if needed for clarity. (Examples: 7:30 p.m. PT; 4:00 a.m. Pacific Time). Either PT or Pacific Time is acceptable. When referring to Pacific Standard Time (PST) or Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), note that PST begins the first Sunday in November and ends the second Sunday in March. DST begins the second Sunday in March and ends the first Sunday in November. In most cases the shortened abbreviations, like PT and ET will suffice.

Abbreviate hours (hr.), minutes (min.), and seconds (s.) when giving a specific time. (Example: The video is 5 min. 7 s. long.) Spell out the period of time when expressing approximations. (Example: You will spend approximately three hours per week on this course.)

See also Numbers section.

toolkit

One word

training

Do not use as a noun; use workshop instead.

trauma-informed care

This term is acceptable, but some are replacing this term with terms like responsive caregiving. Other companion terms include trauma-informed perspective and trauma- informed mindset. If you are unsure which term to use, consult with your project sponsor. See also this explanation of trauma-informed care.

tribes

Capitalize proper name for specific tribes: Chinook Tribe. Otherwise use lowercase in generic and plural references (a tribe, Coast Salish tribes) and in adjective forms (tribal). See also APA style guidelines on Racial and Ethnic Identity.

type

Preferred term for entering information in dialog boxes. Avoid enter in this context. (“Type your name.” Not “Enter your name.”)