What is a Practicant?
Practicant is a term used in the context of education and training to refer to a person who is learning a skill or profession through practical experience and application, rather than through theoretical instruction alone.
In other words, a practicant is someone who is actively engaged in the process of learning by doing, rather than just listening to lectures or reading books. This approach emphasizes hands-on experience and the opportunity to apply what has been learned in real-world situations.
The term "practicant" is derived from the Latin word "praxis," which means "action" or "practice." It is often used in contrast to the term "theoretician," which refers to someone who focuses on theoretical knowledge rather than practical application.