Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

student-teacher

noun

/ˈstjuːdənt ˈtiːtʃər/

Definition

A student-teacher is a person who is a student and also takes on the role of a teacher, typically in a learning environment where they assist in instructing other students, often as part of a teacher training program.

Examples

A student-teacher learned valuable classroom management skills during their internship.
The student-teacher assisted the regular teacher with lesson preparations.
Many student-teachers find it rewarding to see their students’ progress.

Meaning

The term student-teacher refers to an individual who is both learning and teaching, usually a college student who teaches in a school as part of their educational requirements.