context-based approach
[/ˈkɒntɛkst beɪst əˈproʊtʃ/]
nounpl: context-based approaches
abordagem baseada em contexto
1. A methodology or strategy that considers the surrounding circumstances, environment, and situational factors when making decisions, solving problems, or implementing solutions
The teacher used a context-based approach to explain grammar rules by relating them to real-life situations.
A professora utilizou uma abordagem baseada em contexto para explicar regras gramaticais relacionando-as a situações reais.
2. In educational settings, a teaching method that emphasizes learning through relevant, practical, and situational examples rather than abstract concepts
A context-based approach in mathematics instruction helps students understand why formulas work, not just how to apply them.
Uma abordagem baseada em contexto no ensino de matemática ajuda os alunos a entender por que as fórmulas funcionam, não apenas como aplicá-las.
3. In business and technology, a strategy that tailors solutions, content, or services based on specific circumstances, user needs, or environmental conditions
Marketing teams adopted a context-based approach to deliver personalized messages to different customer segments.
As equipes de marketing adotaram uma abordagem baseada em contexto para entregar mensagens personalizadas a diferentes segmentos de clientes.
This term is widely used in Brazilian educational reform initiatives and modern pedagogical practices. It reflects a shift from traditional, memorization-based learning to more practical, student-centered methodologies. In the USA, it's commonly associated with constructivist learning theories and 21st-century skills development. Both cultures value this approach for increasing student engagement and real-world application of knowledge.
Related Idioms & Phrases
putting things in context
reading between the lines
looking at the bigger picture
connecting the dots
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