haphazard learning
[/ˌhæpˈhæzərd ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/]
noun
aprendizado aleatório
1. Learning that occurs without a systematic plan, method, or structured approach; acquisition of knowledge or skills in a random, disorganized, or unplanned manner
The student's haphazard learning approach resulted in significant gaps in fundamental knowledge.
A abordagem de aprendizado aleatório do estudante resultou em lacunas significativas no conhecimento fundamental.
2. Education or skill development that happens by chance encounters, trial and error, or informal exposure rather than through deliberate instruction
Through haphazard learning, she picked up several languages during her travels without formal study.
Através de aprendizado aleatório, ela aprendeu várias línguas durante suas viagens sem estudo formal.
In Brazil and the USA, 'haphazard learning' is often discussed critically in educational policy contexts, as structured learning is generally preferred in formal education systems. However, the term is also used positively in informal learning communities and entrepreneurial contexts where adaptability and self-directed discovery are valued. The concept contrasts sharply with the emphasis on standardized curricula in public education.
NYC Slang
flying by the seat of your pants learning
Related Idioms & Phrases
learning by trial and error
picking things up as you go
learning on the fly
making it up as you go along
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