pedagogical

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to methods and practices of teaching.

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Synonyms

didactic , pedagogic , pedantic

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Variants

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pedagogic , pedagogical , pedagogically

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Etymology

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From Greek pedagogos, a teacher, from paidos, a child.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pedagogical' comes from the Greek word 'paidagogos', which means 'child leader' or 'teacher of children'.

2. In ancient Greece, a pedagogue was a slave or freedman who was responsible for the education and upbringing of a child, often accompanying them to school and supervising their behavior outside of the classroom.

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Related Concepts

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1. Andragogy: A branch of education dealing with adult learning.

2. Heutagogy: A form of self-directed learning where learners take full responsibility for their own learning.

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Culture

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The term 'pedagogical' is deeply rooted in education and has been used extensively in various fields of education, particularly in the context of instructional design and teacher training. It is also used to describe the methods and techniques used in the education of children and adults.

How to Memorize "pedagogical"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a teacher guiding a student, or a classroom setting where instruction is taking place.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pedagogical' with the concept of teaching and learning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'P-E-D-A-G-O-G-I-C-A-L' to remember the meaning: 'P' for 'Pertaining to teaching', 'E' for 'Education', 'D' for 'Designing instruction', 'A' for 'Assisting learners', 'G' for 'Guiding students', 'O' for 'Optimizing learning', 'G' for 'Gradual progression', 'I' for 'Instructional strategies', 'C' for 'Curriculum development', 'A' for 'Assessment', and 'L' for 'Learner-centered approach'.

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