Pedagogical: meaning, definitions and examples

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pedagogical

 

[ ˌpedəˈɡɒdʒɪk(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

education

Relating to the profession or activity of teaching.

Synonyms

educational, instructive, teaching

Examples of usage

  • Pedagogical methods vary from teacher to teacher.
  • Her pedagogical approach focuses on student-centered learning.
  • The school emphasizes the importance of pedagogical training for its staff.
Context #2 | Adjective

academic

Of or relating to pedagogy or the theory and practice of teaching.

Synonyms

educational, instructional, teaching

Examples of usage

  • The professor's pedagogical skills greatly enhance the learning experience for students.
  • The book offers a critical analysis of various pedagogical approaches.
  • It is important to constantly evaluate and improve one's pedagogical methods.

Translations

Translations of the word "pedagogical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pedagógico

🇮🇳 शैक्षिक

🇩🇪 pädagogisch

🇮🇩 pedagogis

🇺🇦 педагогічний

🇵🇱 pedagogiczny

🇯🇵 教育的な

🇫🇷 pédagogique

🇪🇸 pedagógico

🇹🇷 pedagojik

🇰🇷 교육학의

🇸🇦 تربوي

🇨🇿 pedagogický

🇸🇰 pedagogický

🇨🇳 教育的

🇸🇮 pedagoški

🇮🇸 kennslufræðilegur

🇰🇿 педагогикалық

🇬🇪 პედაგოგიური

🇦🇿 pedaqoji

🇲🇽 pedagógico

Etymology

The word 'pedagogical' comes from the Greek word 'paidagōgikos', which means 'relating to teaching'. It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe anything related to the profession or practice of teaching. Over time, 'pedagogical' has become a common term in the field of education, highlighting the importance of effective teaching methods and strategies.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,014, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.