active learning
ˈæktɪv ˈlɜrnɪŋ
Definition

Definition of active learning - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

educationTECH.learning method where students take an active partTECH.
  • Active learning helps students remember information better.
  • The teacher encourages active learning in her classroom.
  • Group projects are a form of active learning.
experiential learning
Add a suggestion |

Expressions with active

be activev.
maintain a lifestyle with regular movement
Doctors advise adults to be active every day for better health.
take an active partv.
join in something with energy and effort
She always takes an active part in class discussions.
on active dutyadj.
currently serving in a military or official job
Her brother is on active duty with the navy.
on active serviceadv.
serving in the military during a war or conflict
He was killed on active service in 1943.
active citizenn.
individual engaged in social or political causes
Active citizens advocate for environmental protection.
active dutyn.
period of full-time service in the military
She has been on active duty for two years.

Expressions with learning

higher learningn.
education at university or college, often with advanced study or research
She pursued higher learning at a top university.
steep learning curven.
process that requires quick learning to succeed
Starting a new job often involves a steep learning curve.
seat of learningn.
place known for teaching and scholarship, often with strong reputation
She dreamed of studying at a famed seat of learning.
temple of learningn.
institution where people go to gain knowledge
The library is a temple of learning for many students.
the torch of learningn.
responsibility to spread education and knowledge
Teachers hold the torch of learning in their communities.
language learningn.
the process of acquiring knowledge of a language
She dedicated five years to language learning.
learning abilityn.
speed at which one learns new things
His learning ability allowed him to quickly master the new software.
online learningn.
education conducted over the internet
Online learning allows students to study from anywhere in the world.
continuous learningn.
ongoing process of gaining new knowledge or skills throughout time
Continuous learning helps workers keep up with changes in their industry.
distance learningn.
learning happens when teacher and student are not together
Distance learning lets you study from home.

Terms related to active learning

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
learncollaborativediscussionengagedexploratoryhands-oninteractive

Terms with active learning included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.
passive learningn.
education
learning by receiving information without active participation
enactiveadj.
education
involving active participation in learning

View all translations of active learning

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
  1. French:apprentissage actif, ...
  2. German:aktives Lernen, ...
  3. Italian:apprendimento attivo, ...
  4. Spanish:aprendizaje activo, ...
  5. Portuguese:aprendizagem ativa, ...
  6. Chinese:主动学习, ...
  7. Japanese:アクティブ・ラーニング, ...
  8. Arabic:التعلُّم النَّشِط, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְמִידָה פְּעִילָה, ...
  10. Russian:активное обучение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:активне навчання, ...
  12. Hindi:सक्रिय अधिगम, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery

Helping millions of people and large organizations communicate more efficiently and precisely in all languages.
Products
Translate Text
Translate Documents
Translation in Context
Grammar Check
Synonyms
Conjugation
Free apps
Reverso for Mac/Windows
Reverso for iOS/Android
Reverso for Chrome/Edge
Offers
Reverso Premium
Reverso Corporate Translator
FAQ
|
Contact
|
About Reverso
|
Terms & Conditions
|
Privacy Settings
|
Privacy Policy
©2026 Reverso. All rights reserved.
English Chinese Dictionary|English Swedish Dictionary|English Romanian Dictionary|English Portuguese Dictionary|English Polish Dictionary|English Dutch Dictionary|English Korean Dictionary|English Japanese Dictionary|English Hebrew Dictionary|English Spanish Dictionary|English German Dictionary|English Arabic Dictionary|English Turkish Dictionary|English Russian Dictionary|English Italian Dictionary|English Ukrainian Dictionary|English French Dictionary|English Vietnamese Dictionary|English Bengali Dictionary|English Danish Dictionary|English Greek Dictionary|English Hindi Dictionary|English Brazilian Portuguese Dictionary|English Persian Dictionary|English Thai Dictionary|English Catalan Dictionary|English Czech Dictionary|English Hungarian Dictionary|English Khmer Dictionary