experiential training

[ɪkˌspɪriˈɛnʃəl ˈtreɪnɪŋ]
nounpl: experiential trainings
treinamento experiencial
1. A learning method where participants acquire knowledge and skills through direct experience, active participation, and hands-on practice rather than passive instruction or theory alone
The company implemented experiential training to help employees develop leadership skills through real-world scenarios and simulations.
A empresa implementou treinamento experiencial para ajudar os funcionários a desenvolver habilidades de liderança através de cenários do mundo real e simulações.
2. Educational approach based on learning by doing, where trainees engage in activities, reflection, and application of concepts to their work environment
Experiential training has proven more effective than traditional classroom instruction for developing practical competencies.
O treinamento experiencial se mostrou mais eficaz do que a instrução tradicional em sala de aula para desenvolver competências práticas.
In Brazil, experiential training gained prominence in corporate environments during the 1990s-2000s as companies sought to develop soft skills and leadership capabilities. The term 'treinamento vivencial' is particularly popular in São Paulo's corporate sector. In the USA, this methodology is rooted in Kolb's Experiential Learning Theory and is widely adopted in management development programs, technical training, and higher education. Both cultures recognize its effectiveness in creating behavioral change and skill retention compared to traditional lecture formats.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hands-on trainingpractical trainingactive learninglearning by doingimmersive training
Antonyms / Antônimos
theoretical traininglecture-based trainingpassive learningclassroom instruction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
treinamento experiencial
Standard term used in corporate and educational contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
treinamento vivencial
Common alternative term in corporate training environments, particularly in large multinational companies
Rio de Janeiro
treinamento prático
More colloquial variant emphasizing hands-on practice aspect
Portugal
formação experiencial
Portuguese variant using 'formação' instead of 'treinamento'; equally formal and technical

Related Words

experiential learningskill developmenton-the-job trainingsimulation trainingworkshopcoachingmentoring

Related Idioms & Phrases

learning curve
trial and error
learning through experience
hands-on approach
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