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Meaningful learning
Definition
Learning characterized by intentional, active, constructive, authentic, and cooperative engagement that helps learners connect experiences and build usable understanding.
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The framework provides a way to design learning for deeper understanding and transfer across varied contexts rather than for passive content exposure.
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Sources and evidence
- Modernizing Learning — Ch. 12, pp. 235-240 (direct)
- The Science of Remote Learning — How People Learn to Apply Knowledge · PDF p. 8 (supporting)