classical methods
[/ˈklæsɪkəl ˈmɛθədz/]
noun phrase
métodos clássicos
1. Traditional, time-honored approaches or techniques that have been established and refined over a long period, typically based on proven principles and practices
The professor teaches classical methods of painting, emphasizing oil on canvas techniques from the Renaissance.
O professor ensina métodos clássicos de pintura, enfatizando técnicas de óleo sobre tela do Renascimento.
2. In science and mathematics, established procedures and methodologies that predate modern computational or technological innovations
Classical methods in physics were revolutionized by Einstein's theory of relativity.
Os métodos clássicos na física foram revolucionados pela teoria da relatividade de Einstein.
3. In education and training, conventional instructional approaches as opposed to contemporary or alternative methods
Some educators prefer classical methods of education over distance learning.
Alguns educadores preferem métodos clássicos de educação em detrimento do ensino a distância.
In Brazil, 'métodos clássicos' is often invoked in discussions about preserving cultural heritage and traditional knowledge, particularly in arts, music, and education. In the USA, classical methods are frequently contrasted with modern or disruptive innovations, reflecting a broader cultural tension between tradition and progress in American institutions.
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