learning plateau
[/ˈlɜːrnɪŋ pləˈtoʊ/]
nounpl: learning plateaus / learning plateaux
platô de aprendizagem
1. A period during the learning process where progress appears to stall or slow down significantly despite continued effort and practice, before advancement resumes
After three months of consistent practice, the student hit a learning plateau and felt frustrated with the lack of visible progress.
Após três meses de prática consistente, o aluno atingiu um platô de aprendizagem e se sentiu frustrado com a falta de progresso visível.
2. In skill acquisition, a temporary period where performance levels off and improvement becomes less noticeable, though neural consolidation may still be occurring
Musicians often experience a learning plateau when transitioning to advanced techniques.
Músicos frequentemente experimentam um platô de aprendizagem ao fazer a transição para técnicas avançadas.
The concept of learning plateaus is widely recognized in educational psychology in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian schools and training programs, it's often discussed as a normal part of skill development. In American educational and corporate training contexts, it's frequently addressed through motivational strategies and curriculum adjustments. Understanding and normalizing plateaus helps learners persist through periods of apparent stagnation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
hit a learning plateau
stuck on a learning plateau
breaking through a learning plateau
overcoming a learning plateau
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