active learning activities

[ˈæktɪv ˈlɜrnɪŋ ækˈtɪvɪtiz]
noun phrase
atividades de aprendizagem ativa
1. Educational tasks and exercises designed to engage students in hands-on participation, problem-solving, and collaborative work rather than passive listening or reading
Active learning activities such as group discussions, case studies, and simulations help students retain information more effectively.
Atividades de aprendizagem ativa como discussões em grupo, estudos de caso e simulações ajudam os alunos a reter informações de forma mais eficaz.
2. Teaching methods that require students to do meaningful learning activities and think about what they are doing
The teacher implemented active learning activities to increase student engagement in the classroom.
A professora implementou atividades de aprendizagem ativa para aumentar o engajamento dos alunos na sala de aula.
Active learning activities have become increasingly emphasized in modern educational pedagogy both in the USA and Brazil, reflecting a shift from traditional teacher-centered instruction to more student-centered approaches. This methodology is particularly promoted in higher education and progressive schools across both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
experiential learning activitieshands-on learning activitiesinteractive learning activitiesstudent-centered activitiescollaborative learning tasks
Antonyms / Antônimos
passive learninglecture-based instructiontraditional teaching methodsrote memorization

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atividades de aprendizagem ativa
Standard term used in educational contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
atividades de aprendizagem participativa
Alternative term sometimes used in educational institutions
Portugal
atividades de aprendizagem ativa
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, widely used in Portuguese educational system

Related Words

engagementcollaborative learningproblem-based learningpeer instructiongamificationstudent participationcritical thinking

Related Idioms & Phrases

hands-on learning
learning by doing
student-centered approach
experiential education
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