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student-centered learning

[/ˈstjuːdənt ˈsentərd ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/]
noun
aprendizagem centrada no aluno
1. An educational approach that emphasizes the student's role as an active participant in the learning process rather than a passive recipient of information, with the teacher acting as a facilitator.
Student-centered learning encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills through collaborative projects.
A aprendizagem centrada no aluno incentiva o pensamento crítico e habilidades de resolução de problemas através de projetos colaborativos.
2. A pedagogical methodology that prioritizes students' interests, needs, and learning styles in designing curriculum and instruction.
The school adopted student-centered learning to increase student engagement and motivation.
A escola adotou a aprendizagem centrada no aluno para aumentar o envolvimento e a motivação dos estudantes.
Synonyms
learner-centered learningchild-centered learningprogressive educationactive learningconstructivist learning
Antonyms
teacher-centered learninginstructor-centered learningpassive learningtraditional education

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aprendizagem centrada no aluno
Standard term used in Brazilian educational contexts
São Paulo
educação focada no aluno
Alternative phrasing sometimes used in São Paulo educational institutions
Portugal
aprendizagem centrada no estudante
Portuguese European variant, sometimes uses 'estudante' instead of 'aluno'

Related Idioms & Phrases

putting the student in the driver's seat
empowering learners
student agency in learning
learner autonomy
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