utdannende

Utdannende is a Norwegian adjective and present participle derived from the verb utdanne, meaning to educate, develop or form. The word describes actions, processes or effects that contribute to learning, growth or personal development. In Bokmål the form is utdannende; in Nynorsk the corresponding form is utdannande.

The term is commonly used in educational theory, pedagogy and related social sciences to denote activities, approaches or environments that aim to form competencies, values and identities in learners, rather than simply transmitting information. Utdannende can refer to methods, curricula, routines or interactions that foster critical thinking, collaboration, civic engagement and other developmental outcomes. It is often contrasted with more information- or instruction-oriented terms such as informativ or opplærende.

Common collocations include utdannende arbeid (educative work), utdannende miljø (educative environment) and utdannande praksis (educative practice). The concept is applied in schools, teacher education, youth work, community programs and adult learning, where the goal is to facilitate holistic development and empowerment as part of lifelong learning. It is closely related to broader ideas of formation (dannelse) and education (utdanning), and it emphasizes processes that shape abilities, values and social competencies.

See also: utdanning, utdanne, opplæring, dannelse. Note that spelling variants may appear depending on the standard written Norwegian, with utdannende common in Bokmål and utdannande in Nynorsk.