Raoul had returned home after a semester at university and was excitedly talking about the experiential learning component in one class, and the small group discussions and projects of another. His grandfather interjected, "Back in my day, the professor lectured, and we took notes and then studied like crazy to memorize the right answers for the tests." Which of the following concepts explains the difference between Raoul's and his grandfather's experience?
A) divergent thinking
B) paradigm shift
C) mutation of educational practice
D) lowering educational standards

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The difference between Raoul's and his grandfather's experience can be explained by a paradigm shift, which refers to a fundamental change in the way things are done or thought about. In this case, there has been a shift in educational practices from a traditional lecture-based approach to a more experiential and collaborative approach.

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