christopherian

Questions

What does christopherian mean?

Of or relating to situations where students encounter evidence that contradicts their intuitive theories.

Where does christopherian come from?

Coined by developmental psychologist Howard Gardner, from Christopher + -ian, because Christopher Columbus challenged the popular belief that the Earth was flat.

How to pronounce christopherian

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2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “christopherian” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.