ad hoc learning
[/æd ˈhɒk ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/]
noun
aprendizagem ad hoc
1. Learning that occurs spontaneously or on a case-by-case basis in response to immediate practical needs, without formal planning or structured curriculum
The team relied on ad hoc learning during the crisis, picking up new skills as problems arose.
A equipe se baseou em aprendizagem ad hoc durante a crise, adquirindo novas habilidades conforme os problemas surgiam.
2. Informal, unstructured acquisition of knowledge or skills developed specifically for solving a particular problem or situation
Ad hoc learning in the workplace often happens through trial and error.
A aprendizagem ad hoc no local de trabalho frequentemente ocorre através de tentativa e erro.
3. Learning that is improvised or created for a specific purpose without prior systematic preparation
The startup's success was built on ad hoc learning and rapid adaptation.
O sucesso da startup foi construído sobre aprendizagem ad hoc e adaptação rápida.
Ad hoc learning is increasingly recognized in both Brazilian and American corporate cultures as a valuable complement to formal training, particularly in tech startups and fast-paced industries. In Brazil, there is growing emphasis on this approach in educational reforms promoting more flexible and practical learning methods. In the USA, it's often associated with entrepreneurial culture and agile methodologies.
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