teaching technique

[/ˈtiːtʃɪŋ tɛkˈnik/]
nounpl: teaching techniques
técnica de ensino
1. A specific method or approach used by educators to deliver instructional content and facilitate student learning
The teacher used an interactive teaching technique to engage all students in the classroom.
A professora utilizou uma técnica de ensino interativa para engajar todos os alunos na sala de aula.
2. A structured pedagogical strategy designed to improve comprehension, retention, and skill development
Differentiated teaching techniques allow educators to meet students' diverse learning needs.
As técnicas de ensino diferenciadas permitem que os educadores atendam às necessidades de aprendizagem diversas dos alunos.
3. A practical tool or procedure employed in the educational process to optimize instruction
Flipped classroom is a modern teaching technique gaining popularity in schools.
A sala de aula invertida é uma técnica de ensino moderna que está ganhando popularidade nas escolas.
In Brazilian educational contexts, 'técnica de ensino' reflects the country's growing emphasis on modern pedagogical approaches influenced by constructivism and active learning methodologies. The term is widely used in teacher training programs (Licenciaturas) and educational conferences. In the USA, teaching techniques are central to teacher certification and professional development, with constant evolution toward student-centered and technology-integrated approaches. Portugal similarly values these techniques but often emphasizes their integration within broader educational reform initiatives.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
teaching methodinstructional strategypedagogical approachteaching approacheducational method
Antonyms / Antônimos
passive learningrote memorization

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
técnica de ensino
Standard term used throughout Brazil in educational contexts
São Paulo
técnica de ensino / estratégia pedagógica
Both terms are commonly used; emphasis on modern methodologies
Rio de Janeiro
técnica de ensino
Standard usage with occasional use of 'método de ensino' as alternative
Portugal
técnica de ensino / estratégia de ensino
Both terms are used; Portuguese educators often emphasize 'estratégia' in contemporary discourse

Related Words

pedagogycurriculumlearning methodinstructionclassroom managementstudent engagementeducational methodology

Related Idioms & Phrases

tried and tested teaching technique
teaching technique under one's belt
master a teaching technique
innovative teaching technique
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →