Relating to a method of learning or discovery through investigation, exploration, and problem-solving rather than being told the answer directly.
From Greek 'heuriskein' (to discover/find); related to the famous 'Eureka!' moment when Archimedes made a discovery while bathing.
Heuretic teaching is the opposite of lecturing—it's when a teacher asks questions and lets students discover the answer themselves, which neuroscience shows sticks in your brain way better than just being told.
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