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Pedagogy: meaning, definitions and examples

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pedagogy

 

[ ˈpedəˌɡɒdʒi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

study of teaching

Pedagogy is the method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept. It involves the strategies, techniques, and principles used by teachers to facilitate learning in students. Pedagogy focuses on the interactions between teachers, students, and the learning environment.

Synonyms

education theory, instructional strategies, teaching methods

Examples of usage

  • Her innovative pedagogy transformed the way students engaged with the material.
  • The professor's pedagogy emphasized hands-on learning experiences for his students.

Translations

Translations of the word "pedagogy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pedagogia

🇮🇳 शिक्षाशास्त्र

🇩🇪 Pädagogik

🇮🇩 pedagogi

🇺🇦 педагогіка

🇵🇱 pedagogika

🇯🇵 教育学 (きょういくがく)

🇫🇷 pédagogie

🇪🇸 pedagogía

🇹🇷 pedagoji

🇰🇷 교육학 (gyoyukhak)

🇸🇦 علم التربية

🇨🇿 pedagogika

🇸🇰 pedagogika

🇨🇳 教育学 (jiàoyùxué)

🇸🇮 pedagogika

🇮🇸 uppeldisfræði

🇰🇿 педагогика

🇬🇪 პედაგოგიკა

🇦🇿 pedaqogika

🇲🇽 pedagogía

Etymology

The word 'pedagogy' originated from the Greek word 'paidagōgós', which referred to a slave who supervised a child's education. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the art and science of teaching. In modern usage, pedagogy is a key concept in education theory, focusing on the methods and practices of teaching and learning.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,594, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.