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conventional teaching

[/kənˈvenʃənəl ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/]
nounpl: conventional teachings
ensino convencional
1. Traditional method of instruction based on established pedagogical practices, typically involving a teacher-centered classroom with lectures, textbooks, and standardized curricula
Conventional teaching relies heavily on textbooks and classroom lectures rather than interactive learning methods.
O ensino convencional baseia-se fortemente em livros didáticos e aulas expositivas em vez de métodos de aprendizagem interativa.
2. Educational approach that follows standard, widely-accepted methodologies without significant innovation or experimentation
Many schools are transitioning away from conventional teaching toward more student-centered approaches.
Muitas escolas estão passando do ensino convencional para abordagens mais centradas no aluno.
Synonyms
traditional teachingformal educationlecture-based teachingteacher-centered instructionclassical teaching
Antonyms
progressive teachinginnovative teachingstudent-centered learningexperiential learningalternative education

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ensino convencional
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ensino tradicional
Alternative term frequently used in educational discussions
Portugal
ensino tradicional
Preferred term in Portuguese educational contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the beaten path
teaching by the book
old school teaching methods
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