Heurism (noun)
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The principle or practice of enabling students or children to learn by making discoveries for themselves, rather than being directed.
Early 20th century; earliest use found in International Journal of Ethics. From heur- + -ism.
Example sentences
“Learning by heurism is by far the best method.”
Lurdan (noun) lur-dn A lazy, stupid, loutish fellow. 1250–1300; Middle English, Middle French lourdin dullard, equivalent to lourd heavy, dull (more…)
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