adjective
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pedagogical
ped-uh-GOJ-ih-kuhl
Pedagogical (adjective) means of or relating to pedagogy; concerned with teaching methods. Example: “The workshop covered pedagogical strategies for teaching large classes.”
adjective
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Of or relating to pedagogy; concerned with teaching methods.
"The workshop covered pedagogical strategies for teaching large classes."
"Her pedagogical approach favours discussion over straight lecturing."
"The report questioned the pedagogical value of the new textbook."
How to use pedagogical
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishConnected with how teaching is done.
When to use it
A formal word used mainly in education and academic writing rather than casual speech.
Memory tip
The main stress falls on the syllable '-gog-', as in ped-uh-GOJ-ih-kuhl.
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Easily confused with
pedagogic
pedantic →
Common pairings
pedagogical approach
pedagogical methods
pedagogical strategy
pedagogical value
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Etymology
Pedagogical is formed from pedagogic with the addition of the suffix -al.
Synonyms
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didactic
pedagogic
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Rhymes for pedagogical
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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.
What is the meaning of pedagogical?
"pedagogical" (adjective) means of or relating to pedagogy; concerned with teaching methods.
