A docente is a teacher or professor who instructs students in a specific subject.
Imagine il docente as a guide leading a group of hikers on a trail. The docente has knowledge and expertise in navigating through difficult terrain (the subject) and helps students reach their destination (understanding).
L'insegnante: This term also means teacher but is more commonly used for primary school teachers.
La lezione magistrale: This refers to a lecture given by an expert in their field.
L'educazione formale: This term encompasses all formal education provided by schools, colleges, and universities.
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