block learning
[/blɑk ˈlɜrnɪŋ/]
noun
aprendizagem em bloco
1. An educational approach where students study one subject intensively for an extended period before moving to another subject, rather than alternating between multiple subjects
Block learning allows students to immerse themselves deeply in mathematics for three weeks before switching to science.
A aprendizagem em bloco permite que os alunos se mergulhem profundamente em matemática por três semanas antes de mudar para ciências.
2. A learning method that involves concentrated study sessions focused on a single topic or skill, promoting deeper understanding through sustained attention
The teacher implemented block learning to help struggling students master fractions before introducing new concepts.
A professora implementou aprendizagem em bloco para ajudar os alunos com dificuldades a dominar frações antes de introduzir novos conceitos.
Block learning has gained popularity in both American and Brazilian educational systems as an alternative to traditional concurrent subject teaching. In Brazil, this methodology is increasingly adopted in progressive schools and educational reform initiatives. The concept contrasts with interleaved learning, which is supported by some cognitive science research, making it a topic of debate among educators in both countries.
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