contextual approach
[/kənˈtɛkʃuəl əˈproʊtʃ/]
nounpl: contextual approaches
abordagem contextual
1. A method or strategy that takes into account the surrounding circumstances, environment, or conditions when analyzing, solving problems, or making decisions
The teacher used a contextual approach to help students understand the historical significance of the novel.
A professora utilizou uma abordagem contextual para ajudar os alunos a compreender a significância histórica do romance.
2. An analytical framework that emphasizes the importance of context in understanding language, meaning, behavior, or social phenomena
A contextual approach to learning languages focuses on real-world situations and cultural background.
Uma abordagem contextual para aprender idiomas se concentra em situações do mundo real e em contexto cultural.
3. In education and linguistics, a teaching or learning methodology that relates new information to existing knowledge and real-world contexts
The contextual approach in vocabulary instruction makes learning more meaningful and memorable.
A abordagem contextual no ensino de vocabulário torna o aprendizado mais significativo e memorável.
In Brazil, the contextual approach has gained significant importance in educational reform movements and is emphasized in modern pedagogical practices. In the USA, this methodology is particularly valued in ESL/ESOL instruction and contemporary educational theory. Both cultures recognize the value of connecting learning to students' real-world experiences and cultural backgrounds.
Related Idioms & Phrases
taking into account the big picture
considering the wider context
reading between the lines
understanding the lay of the land
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