field exercise
[fiːld ˈɛksərsaɪz]
nounpl: field exercises
exercício de campo
1. A practical training activity conducted outdoors or in real-world conditions, typically involving military, scientific, or educational personnel performing actual tasks rather than theoretical study
The soldiers participated in a field exercise to practice tactical maneuvers in terrain similar to their deployment zone.
Os soldados participaram de um exercício de campo para praticar manobras táticas em terreno semelhante à zona de deslocamento.
2. Any practical application or hands-on training conducted outside of a classroom or laboratory setting
The geology students conducted a field exercise to collect rock samples from the riverbed.
Os estudantes de geologia realizaram um exercício de campo para coletar amostras de rochas do leito do rio.
3. A simulated or real operational drill designed to test competency and readiness in actual conditions
The emergency response team completed their annual field exercise to ensure preparedness.
A equipe de resposta a emergências completou seu exercício de campo anual para garantir preparação.
Field exercises are particularly important in Brazilian and American military training, emphasizing practical readiness. In academic contexts, they represent a shift from theoretical to experiential learning, widely valued in sciences, engineering, and environmental studies. The term reflects the pedagogical shift toward active learning methodologies in modern education systems.
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