pedagogic

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to methods and practices of teaching and learning.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌpɛdəˈɡɑd͡ʒɪk/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3631290"

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Synonyms

didactic , pedagogic , pedantic

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pedagogic
pedagogy , hydrogyny , geography

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Variants

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pedagogic , pedagogical , pedagogically

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Etymology

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derived from the Greek word ‘paidagogos’, meaning ‘teacher of children’ or ‘educator’.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pedagogic' has been in use since the 15th century.

2. The Greek word ‘paidagogos’ was originally a slave who accompanied a young boy to school and ensured his behavior was in line with societal norms.

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Related Concepts

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1. Andragogy: A branch of education dealing with adults, particularly focusing on their self-directed learning and prior experiences.

2. Heutagogy: A learning approach that emphasizes self-determined and self-directed learning, where the learner takes an active role in the learning process.

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Culture

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The term 'pedagogic' has been used extensively in education and educational research to describe the methods and practices used to teach and learn. It has been a subject of interest in various literary works, particularly in the context of education and the role of teachers.

How to Memorize "pedagogic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a teacher guiding a student through a lesson.
   - Visualize the process of teaching and learning.
   - Think of a classroom setting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pedagogic' with 'education' or 'teaching'.
   - Think of the word 'pedagogy' and its meaning related to teaching methods.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym PE-DA-GO-GIC: Pedagogy is the practice of teaching and guiding students.

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