experience-based learning

[/ɪkˈspɪriəns beɪst ˈlɜrnɪŋ/]
noun
aprendizagem baseada em experiência
1. An educational approach where learners acquire knowledge and skills through direct personal experience and hands-on activities rather than passive instruction
Experience-based learning allows students to learn by doing rather than just listening to lectures.
A aprendizagem baseada em experiência permite que os alunos aprendam fazendo em vez de apenas ouvir palestras.
2. A pedagogical method that emphasizes reflection on real-world experiences to deepen understanding and develop competencies
The internship program uses experience-based learning to help students understand their future careers.
O programa de estágio usa aprendizagem baseada em experiência para ajudar os alunos a compreender suas futuras carreiras.
Experience-based learning has become increasingly popular in both Brazilian and American educational systems as a response to traditional lecture-based teaching. In Brazil, it aligns with modern pedagogical approaches and is emphasized in progressive schools and universities. In the USA, it forms the foundation of many STEM programs, internships, and vocational training. The approach reflects a global shift toward student-centered, interactive education that prepares learners for real-world problem-solving.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
experiential learninglearning by doinghands-on learningpractical learningactive learning
Antonyms / Antônimos
passive learninglecture-based learningtheoretical learningrote learning

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aprendizagem baseada em experiência
Most common and formal usage in educational contexts
Brazil (informal)
aprendizado por experiência
More colloquial alternative used in informal contexts
São Paulo
aprendizagem vivencial
Alternative term sometimes used in São Paulo educational institutions
Portugal
aprendizagem baseada na experiência
Portuguese standard usage with slightly different word order

Related Words

experiential educationactive learninghands-on activitiesreal-world applicationreflective practiceapprenticeship

Related Idioms & Phrases

learning the hard way
learning through trial and error
getting your hands dirty
putting theory into practice
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