task-based learning

[/tæsk beɪst ˈlɜrnɪŋ/]
noun
aprendizagem baseada em tarefas
1. An educational approach where students learn language or skills by completing meaningful, real-world tasks rather than focusing on grammar rules or isolated language elements
Task-based learning encourages students to communicate naturally while working toward a specific goal.
A aprendizagem baseada em tarefas incentiva os alunos a se comunicarem naturalmente enquanto trabalham para atingir um objetivo específico.
2. A pedagogical method that emphasizes doing and achieving functional outcomes through collaborative problem-solving activities
In task-based learning, students might plan a trip together, requiring them to negotiate, discuss, and make decisions in the target language.
Na aprendizagem baseada em tarefas, os alunos podem planejar uma viagem juntos, exigindo que negociem, discutam e tomem decisões na língua-alvo.
Task-based learning has become increasingly popular in Brazil and Portugal as educators move away from traditional grammar-translation methods. In the USA and UK, it is particularly prominent in English as a Second Language (ESL) and English as a Foreign Language (EFL) programs. The methodology aligns with communicative competence goals and reflects modern understanding of how adults acquire language through meaningful interaction and purposeful activity.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
task-based instructiontask-based pedagogycommunicative task-based learningproject-based learning
Antonyms / Antônimos
grammar-focused learningrule-based instructiontraditional language teachingexplicit instruction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
aprendizagem baseada em tarefas
Standard term used in Brazilian educational contexts and applied linguistics
São Paulo
aprendizagem por tarefas
Shortened form sometimes used in academic circles
Portugal
aprendizagem baseada em tarefas
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also used in European educational settings
USA
task-based learning (TBL)
Commonly abbreviated as TBL in American educational literature

Related Words

communicative language teachingtask cyclefunctional languageauthentic materialslearner-centered instructioncompetence-based learning

Related Idioms & Phrases

learning by doing
hands-on learning
learning through experience
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