What does "passive learning" mean?

A method of learning and instruction that involves the one-sided transmission of information from instructor to student, where learners absorb knowledge without active engagement or feedback.

Passive learning

Q: What is a synonym for "passive learning"?

Common synonyms include: didactic content, inert, lecture-based materials, low engagement learning, low interactivity, noninteractive.

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A method of learning and instruction that involves the one-sided transmission of information from instructor to student, where learners absorb knowledge without active engagement or feedback. uncountable

Synonyms

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didactic content inert lecture-based materials low engagement learning low interactivity noninteractive

Antonyms

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active learning agential action agentic behavior agentic learning

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