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progressive education

progressive education noun: a pedagogical movement that began in the late 19th century and replaced classically-based rote learning with hands-on experience, critical thinking, and social skills.

Noun

progressive education (uncountable)

  1. A pedagogical movement that began in the late 19th century and replaced classically-based rote learning with hands-on experience, critical thinking, and social skills.

Questions about progressive education

What does progressive education mean?
Progressive education means a pedagogical movement that began in the late 19th century and replaced classically-based rote learning with hands-on experience, critical thinking, and social skills.
What part of speech is progressive education?
Progressive education is a noun.

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