directed activity
[dɪˈrɛktɪd ækˈtɪvɪti]
nounpl: directed activities
atividade dirigida
1. A structured task or exercise where a person or group is guided toward a specific goal or outcome by an instructor, teacher, or leader
The teacher planned a directed activity to help students understand the solar system.
A professora planejou uma atividade dirigida para ajudar os alunos a entender o sistema solar.
2. In education, a purposeful learning task with clear objectives and guidance provided by an educator
Directed activities in the classroom promote focused learning and better retention.
As atividades dirigidas na sala de aula promovem aprendizagem focada e melhor retenção.
3. In therapeutic or developmental contexts, a planned intervention with specific therapeutic goals
The speech therapist used directed activities to improve the child's language skills.
A fonoaudióloga utilizou atividades dirigidas para melhorar as habilidades de linguagem da criança.
Directed activities are highly valued in Brazilian and American educational systems as tools for structured learning and skill development. In Brazil, 'atividades dirigidas' are commonly incorporated into school curricula and therapeutic programs. The concept emphasizes the role of the educator as a guide who structures learning experiences to achieve specific learning outcomes.
Related Idioms & Phrases
hands-on directed activity
directed activity with clear objectives
teacher-directed activity
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