practical-first approach
noun phraseUK /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl fɜːst əˈprəʊtʃ/
US /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl fɝːst əˈproʊtʃ/
A way of doing something where you try the real thing first before thinking about big ideas.
Our teacher uses a practical-first approach, so we build the model before we read about it.
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2. A way of solving problems by doing something real right away instead of planning for a long time.
The team took a practical-first approach and fixed the broken bike before writing a report.
3. A teaching style that lets students try activities before learning the theory.
In science class, the practical-first approach means we do the experiment first and then talk about why it worked.
4. A work habit of testing a simple version early to see what needs fixing.
With a practical-first approach, she built a small app and showed it to people to get quick feedback.