directed task
[dɪˈrɛktɪd tæsk]
nounpl: directed tasks
tarefa direcionada
1. A specific assignment or activity that is given with clear instructions, objectives, and expected outcomes, typically assigned by an authority figure or supervisor
The teacher assigned a directed task to help students improve their writing skills.
A professora atribuiu uma tarefa direcionada para ajudar os alunos a melhorar suas habilidades de escrita.
2. In educational or workplace contexts, a task with predetermined goals and structured guidance rather than open-ended exploration
Each employee received a directed task with specific deadlines and performance metrics.
Cada funcionário recebeu uma tarefa direcionada com prazos específicos e métricas de desempenho.
3. A focused activity designed to achieve particular learning or performance objectives with minimal ambiguity
The directed task required students to analyze three primary sources and write a comparative essay.
A tarefa direcionada exigiu que os alunos analisassem três fontes primárias e escrevessem um ensaio comparativo.
The term 'directed task' is particularly common in North American educational pedagogy and corporate training environments, emphasizing structured learning with clear outcomes. In Brazil, this concept is widely adopted in modern educational systems influenced by international teaching methodologies, though traditional approaches may use less structured assignments. The term reflects a shift toward accountability and measurable results in both education and workplace settings.
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