naturalistic methods
[nætʃərəˈlɪstɪk ˈmɛθədz]
nounpl: naturalistic methods
métodos naturalísticos
1. Research or teaching approaches that observe and study phenomena in their natural, uncontrolled settings without manipulation or artificial conditions
The researcher used naturalistic methods to observe how children interact on the playground without any intervention.
A pesquisadora usou métodos naturalísticos para observar como as crianças interagem no pátio sem nenhuma intervenção.
2. In linguistics and language acquisition, methods that rely on learning language through natural exposure rather than formal instruction
Language teachers increasingly employ naturalistic methods, allowing students to acquire vocabulary through immersion.
Professores de idiomas cada vez mais empregam métodos naturalísticos, permitindo que os alunos adquiram vocabulário através da imersão.
3. In psychology and education, observational and qualitative research techniques conducted in real-world contexts
Naturalistic methods provided valuable insights into the authentic learning behaviors of students in classroom settings.
Os métodos naturalísticos forneceram insights valiosos sobre os comportamentos autênticos de aprendizagem dos alunos em sala de aula.
Naturalistic methods are increasingly valued in both Brazilian and American educational systems as alternatives to traditional experimental approaches. In Brazil, there is growing emphasis on these methods in teacher training programs and research methodologies. In the USA, naturalistic methods align with progressive education movements and constructivist learning theories. The term reflects a philosophical shift toward understanding human behavior and learning in authentic contexts rather than controlled laboratory settings.
Related Idioms & Phrases
in the wild (conducting research in natural settings)
learning by osmosis (acquiring knowledge naturally through exposure)
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