The "Small Lexicon for Teaching and Learning" is a comprehensive reference work aimed at teachers, trainees, older students, university students, parents, and adults in further education. It provides concise and understandable explanations of 111 key terms that are significant for learning and teaching. The entries address central questions such as how human learning works, the role of personality and experiences, and strategies for maintaining motivation. Additionally, it explains what constitutes good teaching. This work combines practical approaches with scientific insights and addresses current topics from the neuroscientific discussion to provide a well-founded overview of the central terms in the field of education.