open education
[/ˈoʊpən ˌɛdʒuˈkeɪʃən/]
noun
educação aberta
1. An educational approach that emphasizes student-centered learning, flexibility in curriculum design, and accessibility to educational resources without restrictive barriers
Open education promotes self-directed learning and encourages students to take control of their educational journey.
A educação aberta promove a aprendizagem autodirigida e encoraja os estudantes a tomarem controle de sua jornada educacional.
2. Educational practices that provide free or low-cost access to learning materials, courses, and credentials through digital platforms
Many universities have embraced open education by offering free online courses through MOOCs.
Muitas universidades abraçaram a educação aberta oferecendo cursos online gratuitos através de MOOCs.
3. A pedagogical philosophy that values transparency, collaboration, and democratic participation in the learning process
Open education encourages dialogue between teachers and students rather than one-way instruction.
A educação aberta encoraja o diálogo entre professores e alunos em vez de instrução unidirecional.
Open education has become increasingly important in both Brazil and the United States as a response to educational inequality and the digital revolution. In Brazil, it aligns with government initiatives to expand higher education access. In the USA, open education is associated with the open-source movement and represents a shift toward making quality education available to underserved communities. The concept gained prominence following the COVID-19 pandemic, which accelerated the adoption of open and online learning platforms globally.
Related Idioms & Phrases
open the doors to education
break down educational barriers
democratizing education
educational accessibility
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