educational material

[/ˌɛdʒuˈkeɪʃənəl məˈtɪriəl/]
nounpl: educational materials
material educativo
1. Resources, tools, and content designed to facilitate learning and teaching in educational settings
The teacher prepared educational materials for the lesson, including worksheets and videos.
A professora preparou materiais educativos para a aula, incluindo exercícios e vídeos.
2. Physical or digital items such as textbooks, workbooks, diagrams, and multimedia used to support instruction
The school library has a wide selection of educational materials for different grade levels.
A biblioteca da escola tem uma grande seleção de materiais educativos para diferentes séries.
3. Any tangible or intangible resource developed to enhance student understanding and skill development
Digital educational materials have become increasingly important in online learning environments.
Os materiais educativos digitais tornaram-se cada vez mais importantes em ambientes de aprendizagem online.
In Brazil, 'material educativo' is a standard term in the formal education system and is frequently used in government educational policies and school planning. The term encompasses everything from traditional textbooks to modern digital learning platforms, reflecting Brazil's increasing investment in educational technology. In the United States, educators often use 'instructional materials' or 'learning resources' interchangeably, with a strong emphasis on differentiated and culturally responsive materials.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
teaching materialsinstructional resourceslearning materialseducational resourcespedagogical materials
Antonyms / Antônimos
entertainment contentnon-educational material

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
material educativo
Standard term used in schools and educational contexts across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
material educativo
Commonly used in carioca schools; sometimes 'recursos pedagógicos' is preferred
São Paulo
material educativo / material pedagógico
Both terms are used interchangeably in São Paulo's educational system
Portugal
material educativo / material pedagógico
Both terms are standard in Portuguese schools; 'recursos de aprendizagem' also used

Related Words

curriculumtextbookworksheetlesson planmultimedia resourceslearning objectivespedagogical approachclassroom resources

Related Idioms & Phrases

learning aids
teaching aids and materials
classroom supplies
instructional toolkit
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