1. An educational method where a single instructor teaches a large number of students simultaneously in one classroom or lecture hall
Large-group teaching is common in university introductory courses where hundreds of students attend lectures together.
O ensino em grupos grandes é comum em cursos introdutórios de universidades onde centenas de alunos assistem palestras juntos.
2. A pedagogical approach that typically involves lectures, minimal interaction, and one-way communication from instructor to students
Despite the limitations of large-group teaching, universities continue to use it due to cost-effectiveness and capacity constraints.
Apesar das limitações do ensino em grupos grandes, as universidades continuam a usá-lo devido à rentabilidade e às restrições de capacidade.