hands-on experiments
[/hændz-ɑːn ɪkˈsperɪmənts/]
nounpl: hands-on experiments
experimentos práticos
1. Learning activities or scientific tests where students or participants directly manipulate materials, equipment, or subjects rather than observing passively or learning theoretically
The science class conducted hands-on experiments to understand chemical reactions.
A aula de ciências realizou experimentos práticos para entender reações químicas.
2. Interactive educational methods that emphasize active participation and direct experience with physical objects or processes
Hands-on experiments help students learn better than lectures alone.
Os experimentos práticos ajudam os alunos a aprender melhor do que apenas com aulas teóricas.
In Brazil and the USA, hands-on experiments are increasingly emphasized in modern education as a way to improve STEM learning outcomes and student engagement. This pedagogical approach contrasts with traditional lecture-based teaching and reflects contemporary educational reform emphasizing active, experiential learning. The term is particularly common in scientific and technological education contexts.
NYC Slang
learning by doing
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