teachability

teachability

A young student demonstrates teachability by eagerly raising a hand in class.

Definition

Noun: - The quality of being able to be taught or instructed: "teachability" refers to the capacity of a person to learn from teaching or the degree to which a subject can be effectively taught. - The trait of being receptive to instruction: It describes a learner's openness, willingness, and ability to absorb knowledge or skills through guidance.

Usage Examples
  • (Her ability and willingness to learn easily.)
  • (How easily the software can be taught to users.)
  • (They are more open and quick to learn.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Assess teachability": to evaluate how easily someone can learn or how effectively a subject can be taught.

    • The course was designed to assess the teachability of advanced concepts. (To test if those concepts could be taught successfully.)
  • "High teachability": a strong capacity for learning through instruction.

    • Students with high teachability tend to ask more questions. (They are naturally receptive to teaching.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Teachable (adj): capable of being taught; willing to learn.

    • She is a very teachable student. (She learns easily and follows instructions well.)
  • Teachableness (n): a synonym for teachability; the state of being teachable.

    • His teachableness improved after he became more humble. (His openness to instruction grew.)
Synonyms
  • Trainability: the ability to be trained or taught, especially in practical skills.
  • Docility: a tendency to be easily taught or managed (often used for animals or children).
  • Receptiveness: willingness to receive new ideas or instruction.
Related Idioms
  • "A quick study": someone who learns new things rapidly.

    • She's a quick study, which shows her teachability. (She learns fast with minimal instruction.)
  • "Sponge-like mind": a mind that absorbs knowledge easily.

    • His sponge-like mind reflects his natural teachability. (He learns by absorbing information effortlessly.)