pedagogy — the method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpedəɡɑːdʒi/
Example Sentences
- The professor's bizarre pedagogy involved teaching calculus through interpretive dance.
- Her innovative pedagogy made even the most boring subjects come alive.
- The school's pedagogy focused on hands-on learning experiences.
pedagogy
NOUN[/ˈpedəɡɑːdʒi/]
the method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept
Her modern pedagogy turns every math lesson into a hands-on adventure.
Good pedagogy uses analogy to teach biology!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek paidagogia, derived from paidagogos (a slave who accompanied children to school). It combines pais (child) and agogos (leader/guide), reflecting the role of teachers in guiding students' learning and development.
Breakdown
paed- (child) + agog- (lead/guide) + -y (noun suffix) = pedagogy
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The professor's bizarre pedagogy involved teaching calculus through interpretive dance.”
“Her innovative pedagogy made even the most boring subjects come alive.”
“The school's pedagogy focused on hands-on learning experiences.”
“His pedagogy was so outdated that students fell asleep faster than dominoes.”
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