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small-group teaching

[/smɔːl ɡruːp ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/]
noun
ensino em pequenos grupos
1. An educational method where instruction is delivered to a small number of students, typically between 3-15 learners, allowing for more personalized attention and interaction
Small-group teaching proved more effective than large lectures for improving student engagement.
O ensino em pequenos grupos se mostrou mais eficaz do que aulas magistrais para melhorar o envolvimento dos alunos.
2. A pedagogical approach that emphasizes collaborative learning, discussion, and individual feedback within a limited student cohort
The university implemented small-group teaching to enhance critical thinking skills.
A universidade implementou o ensino em pequenos grupos para aprimorar as habilidades de pensamento crítico.
Synonyms
small-class instructionseminar teachingtutorial teachingintimate instruction
Antonyms
large-class teachinglecture-based instructionmass instruction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ensino em pequenos grupos
Standard usage in Brazilian educational contexts
São Paulo
ensino em turmas reduzidas
Preferred variant emphasizing reduced class sizes
Portugal
ensino em pequenos grupos
Standard usage in Portuguese educational system

Related Idioms & Phrases

hands-on learning
personalized instruction
interactive teaching
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