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Learning by doing

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Instructional model in which the learner acquires knowledge, skills or competences by repeating an action or a task, with or without prior instruction. or Learning acquired by transforming one’s mental assets through confrontation with reality, resulting in new knowledge and skills.

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Cedefop, Glossary. Terminology of European education and training policy, (last accessed 10/2024)
Cedefop, Glossary. Terminology of European education and training policy, (last accessed 10/2024)
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