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teacher-centered method

[/ˈtiːtʃər ˈsentərd ˈmeθəd/]
nounpl: teacher-centered methods
método centrado no professor
1. An educational approach in which the teacher is the primary source of information and the focus of classroom activity, with students in a passive or receptive role
The teacher-centered method relies heavily on lectures and direct instruction from the instructor.
O método centrado no professor depende muito de aulas expositivas e instrução direta do instrutor.
2. A traditional pedagogical model where learning is transmitted from teacher to student rather than student-driven
Many schools are moving away from the teacher-centered method toward more interactive approaches.
Muitas escolas estão se afastando do método centrado no professor em direção a abordagens mais interativas.
Synonyms
traditional teaching methodlecture-based methodinstructor-centered approachtransmission model of education
Antonyms
student-centered methodlearner-centered approachconstructivist methodchild-centered education

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
método centrado no professor
Standard term used in Brazilian educational contexts
São Paulo
método tradicional centrado no docente
Alternative phrasing common in São Paulo education sector
Portugal
método centrado no professor
Standard term, sometimes called 'ensino tradicional'
Rio de Janeiro
método centrado no mestre
Alternative variant using 'mestre' instead of 'professor'

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