learning style
[ˈlɜːrnɪŋ staɪl]
nounpl: learning styles
estilo de aprendizagem
1. The characteristic way in which an individual prefers to learn, including visual, auditory, kinesthetic, or reading/writing modalities
Teachers should recognize each student's learning style to improve educational outcomes.
Os professores devem reconhecer o estilo de aprendizagem de cada aluno para melhorar os resultados educacionais.
2. An individual's preferred approach to acquiring new information and skills based on cognitive and sensory preferences
Her learning style is predominantly visual, so she benefits from diagrams and videos.
Seu estilo de aprendizagem é predominantemente visual, então ela se beneficia de diagramas e vídeos.
The concept of 'learning styles' is widely discussed in educational psychology in both the USA and Brazil. In American schools, teachers often emphasize identifying and accommodating different learning styles (visual, auditory, kinesthetic). In Brazil, this concept has gained prominence in modern pedagogical approaches, though traditional lecture-based methods still predominate in many institutions. The theory has become important in both countries for inclusive education and special needs accommodation.
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