Pedagogic: meaning, definitions and examples

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pedagogic

 

[ ˌpɛdəˈɡɒdʒɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

educational purposes

The term 'pedagogic' relates to the methods and practices of teaching. It is often used in contexts discussing educational theories and instructional strategies. Pedagogic approaches can greatly influence how information is conveyed and understood in various learning environments.

Synonyms

educational, instructional, teaching.

Examples of usage

  • Her pedagogic techniques made the lessons more engaging.
  • They adopted a pedagogic approach to improve student participation.
  • The seminar focused on pedagogic innovations in higher education.

Translations

Translations of the word "pedagogic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pedagógico

🇮🇳 शिक्षाशास्त्रीय

🇩🇪 pädagogisch

🇮🇩 pedagogis

🇺🇦 педагогічний

🇵🇱 pedagogiczny

🇯🇵 教育的な

🇫🇷 pédagogique

🇪🇸 pedagógico

🇹🇷 pedagojik

🇰🇷 교육학적인

🇸🇦 تربوي

🇨🇿 pedagogický

🇸🇰 pedagogický

🇨🇳 教育的

🇸🇮 pedagoški

🇮🇸 fræðilegt

🇰🇿 педагогикалық

🇬🇪 პედაგოგიური

🇦🇿 pedoqoji

🇲🇽 pedagógico

Etymology

The word 'pedagogic' originates from the late Greek term 'paidagōgikos', which refers to a teacher or educator. The root 'paidagōgos' translates to 'leader of children'—'pais' meaning 'child' and 'agōgos' meaning 'leader'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass broader concepts of teaching and educational philosophy. In the 19th century, pedagogic theories began to take preeminence in educational discussions, as scholars sought to define effective teaching methodologies. Today, 'pedagogic' enables educators to discuss and analyze teaching techniques and their implications for student learning outcomes.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,186, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.