Term ID: T1972

Generative Learning

/generative-learning/
Educational approaches emphasizing active construction of knowledge through connecting new information to existing understanding, creating meaningful learning rather than rote memorization.
Example: Students learning history by connecting new events to previously learned concepts, generating explanations, and creating their own examples rather than memorizing dates and facts.

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Reference: Wittrock (1989)