pedagogical
adjective
-ˈgō-
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Pedagogical, Pedagogy, and Pedagogue
Pedagogical and its cognates present us with an excellent example of how different words can come from the same root, retain closely related meanings, and yet take on distinctive connotations. Pedagogical, pedagogy, and pedagogue all come from the Greek paidagōgos, originally the word for an enslaved person who brought children to school. But while pedagogical and pedagogy have meanings simply related to education, teaching, or teachers (with no implied judgment), pedagogue has taken on a negative tone, often referring to a dull or overly formal teacher. A similar transformation has taken place with many of the pedant- words in English. Pedant originally denoted simply "a tutor," but now tends to mean "one who makes a show of knowledge." Pedantic formerly meant "relating to teaching," but now is more commonly used to mean "unimaginative or dull."
Examples of pedagogical in a Sentence
Joseph Bernstein Robert Petkoff Krish Seenivasan Devin Murphy, New York Times, 3 June 2024
Owing to his pedagogical experience, his knack for language, and his background in Asia, he was invited to teach Chinese at Cambridge and appointed to a lectureship in 1972.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2024
For instance, what investors may prioritize in terms of financial returns could be at odds with what educators deem essential for pedagogical effectiveness.
—Will Fan, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
But observing role-play as part of an inclusive pedagogical process while taking on the directorial part herself contributed to a more complex understanding of it.
—Savina Petkova, Variety, 11 Mar. 2024
Educators will likely progressively incorporate generative AI into various aspects of their pedagogical practices, employing it to generate notes, reports, lesson plans and summaries.
—Sunny Pokala, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
The Montessori approach to parenting is rooted in a respected pedagogical system started in the early 20th century by the Italian educator Maria Montessori.
—Kate Cray, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2024
The Kirby lists reflect a pedagogical philosophy that grew out of Kirby’s sociopolitical worldview.
—Kevin Hartnett, Quanta Magazine, 22 Feb. 2024
In an email, Professor Pasquale explained the pedagogical value of slide rules.
—Alex Traub, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2024
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“Pedagogical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pedagogical. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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