Glossary

Glossary

Term Definition/Description
Access Point
 An access point is a point where one can enter or exit the school premises, such as a main gate, parking entrance, etc.
All-Access Staff
 Staff, who by the nature of their jobs, require access across multiple macrobubbles.
Asynchronous Learning
 Distance learning that happens where a teacher and a student are interacting at different times, not in “real-time”.
Bubble
 A bubble is a group of younger students (Grade 2/Year 3 and below) and staff who spend the entire school day together without interacting with other bubbles/groups. It is an alternative to a class designed for smaller groups of younger students who do not practice physical distancing.
Class
 A class is a group of students and staff who meet during a scheduled period (or multiple periods) of the school day and who practice physical distancing.
Classroom
 A classroom is a physical space purpose-built to host a class.
Cleaning
 The act of using soap/detergent and water to remove organic matter, dirt, and debris.
Cycle
 A cycle is a stage in the primary and secondary educational process and is classified in Abu Dhabi as the following: Kindergarten (KG), Cycle 1 (G1/Y2-G5/Y6), Cycle 2 (G6/Y7-G8/Y9), and Cycle 3 (G9/Y10-G12/Y13).
Disinfection
 The act of using a disinfectant for the purpose of germ elimination.
Distance Learning
 Learning that happens remotely, in a different physical space outside the school.
Extracurricular Activities
 Organized activities that students can participate in that are external to the school curriculum such as team sports, clubs, private lessons, etc. Activities can be athletic, cultural, intellectual, philanthropic, and/or social in nature.
Face-to-face Learning
 Learning that happens in-person, in a shared physical space.
Macrobubble
 A group of classes and individuals (students and staff) who are physically isolated from other groups of classes and individuals during the school day
Physical Distancing
 The practice of maintaining a defined physical distance between individuals.
Precautionary measures
 Refers to the four general precautionary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19: masks, physical distancing, hygiene, and ventilation.
Sanitization
 The act of using a sanitizer for the purpose of germ reduction.
Synchronous Learning
 Distance learning that happens “live” or in real time.
Younger Students
 Students who are in Grade 2/Year 3 and below.