teaching modality
[/ˈtiːtʃɪŋ məˈdælɪti/]
nounpl: teaching modalities
modalidade de ensino
1. A specific method, mode, or format through which instruction is delivered to students, encompassing the pedagogical approach and medium of instruction
The school offers multiple teaching modalities including in-person, hybrid, and fully online formats.
A escola oferece várias modalidades de ensino, incluindo formatos presencial, híbrido e totalmente online.
2. The instructional delivery system or educational approach used to facilitate learning
Distance learning has become an important teaching modality in contemporary education.
O ensino à distância tornou-se uma modalidade de ensino importante na educação contemporânea.
3. A particular sensory or experiential channel through which teaching and learning occur
Visual teaching modalities work better for some students than auditory approaches.
As modalidades de ensino visual funcionam melhor para alguns alunos do que as abordagens auditivas.
This term gained prominence in educational discourse, particularly during and after the COVID-19 pandemic when schools worldwide had to adapt their delivery methods. In Brazil, it's widely used in governmental educational policies, university contexts, and corporate training programs. The concept reflects contemporary concerns about educational flexibility, accessibility, and the integration of technology in learning environments.
Related Idioms & Phrases
shift in teaching modality
adopt a new teaching modality
mixed teaching modality
flexible teaching modality
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