Sasha
Professional Teacher
robust opportunities Hello! What is does "robust opportunities" mean? Does it mean "broad/spacious opportunities" (that's what my English - Russian dictionary tells me)? "Researcher Joan Goodman (1994) suggested that hybrid forms of work and play are not a detriment to learning; rather, they can provide optimal contexts for learning. For example, a child may be engaged in a difficult, goal-directed activity set up by their teacher, but they may still be actively engaged and intrinsically motivated. At this mid-point between play and work, the child’s motivation, coupled with guidance from an adult, can create robust opportunities for playful learning." (From IELTS 14 Practice Tests)
Dec 21, 2019 6:35 PM
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That to me is an odd pairing of words. I hear robust used to describe food, as in, rich in flavor or having a lot of flavor. So, I would say “robust opportunity” means “an opportunity with a lot of potential” does that help?
December 21, 2019
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