idea-based approach
noun phraseUK /aɪˈdɪə beɪst əˈprəʊtʃ/
US /aɪˈdiːə beɪst əˈproʊtʃ/
A way of doing something that starts with a big thought or plan.
The teacher used an idea-based approach to help the kids plan their project.
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2. A teaching style that focuses on big ideas before small facts.
Her idea-based approach made the history lesson feel like a story.
3. A way of solving problems by thinking of the main idea first.
The team tried an idea-based approach and wrote down their best thoughts before building anything.
4. A design method that begins with a concept rather than a fixed shape.
The artist's idea-based approach meant the drawing changed as the idea grew.