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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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