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Pedagogy
Topic: Education
/ˈpɛdəɡɒdʒi/(Noun)
The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.
Example: "Effective 'pedagogy' is crucial for fostering critical thinking and student engagement in the classroom."
Example: "The university offers courses on modern 'pedagogy', focusing on student-centered learning approaches."
Roots:
- Ped- (from Greek 'paid-' (child))
- -agogy (from Greek 'agogos' (leading))
Synonyms:
teaching methods, instructional theory, educational practice
Commonly Confused With:
- Andragogy (pedagogy is for children, andragogy for adults)
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