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passive learning

[ˈpæsɪv ˈlɜːrnɪŋ]
noun
aprendizagem passiva
1. A learning method in which the learner receives information without actively engaging, participating, or processing the material
Passive learning through lectures alone often results in poor retention of information.
A aprendizagem passiva através apenas de palestras frequentemente resulta em baixa retenção de informações.
2. Education where the student is a recipient of knowledge rather than an active constructor of it
Students who rely on passive learning struggle to apply concepts to real-world situations.
Estudantes que dependem de aprendizagem passiva enfrentam dificuldades em aplicar conceitos a situações do mundo real.
Synonyms
receptive learningrote learningdidactic learninglecture-based learning
Antonyms
active learningexperiential learningconstructive learninginteractive learning

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aprendizagem passiva
Standard term used in educational contexts
São Paulo
aprendizagem passiva
Common in academic and educational discussions
Portugal
aprendizagem passiva
Standard term in Portuguese educational settings

Related Idioms & Phrases

learn by osmosis
spoon-feeding information
sit back and listen
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