educational module
[ˌɛdʒuˈkeɪʃənəl ˈmɒdjuːl]
nounpl: educational modules
módulo educacional
1. A self-contained unit of instruction designed to teach specific skills or knowledge within a structured learning program
The online course consists of five educational modules that students must complete in sequence.
O curso online consiste em cinco módulos educacionais que os alunos devem completar em sequência.
2. A discrete component of a curriculum that focuses on a particular subject, topic, or competency
This educational module covers the fundamentals of financial literacy for high school students.
Este módulo educacional abrange os fundamentos de educação financeira para alunos do ensino médio.
3. A standardized unit of learning content that can be integrated into various educational programs and platforms
The university offers reusable educational modules that can be adapted for different courses.
A universidade oferece módulos educacionais reutilizáveis que podem ser adaptados para diferentes cursos.
Educational modules are increasingly prevalent in Brazil and the USA with the expansion of e-learning and online education platforms, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. In Brazil, they are widely used in distance education (educação a distância) offered by universities and corporate training programs. In the USA, educational modules are standard in K-12 and higher education digital learning environments. The term reflects the modularization trend in modern pedagogy, emphasizing flexible, competency-based learning pathways.
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