pedagogical
2 synonyms for pedagogical, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Of or relating to pedagogy; concerned with teaching methods.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
didactic
pedagogic
How to use pedagogical
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
pedagogical approach
pedagogical methods
pedagogical strategy
pedagogical value
A formal word used mainly in education and academic writing rather than casual speech.
Etymology
Pedagogical is formed from pedagogic with the addition of the suffix -al.
Full origin of pedagogical →Frequently asked questions
What does pedagogical mean?
Pedagogical means relating to pedagogy, that is, to teaching and how it is carried out.
Is pedagogical the same as pedagogic?
The two words are close synonyms; pedagogical is simply the longer, more common form built from pedagogic.
What is an example of a pedagogical approach?
A pedagogical approach is a particular way of teaching, such as favouring group discussion or hands-on practice over lectures.
