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pedagogical

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˌpɛdəˈɡɑdʒɪkəɫ// ped·a·gog·i·cal

adj. relating to the methods and practice of teaching. You use this to describe things that help people learn or the way a teacher plans a lesson.

adj. relating to the theory and practice of education. Often describes the specific strategies or styles used to facilitate learning.


SIMPLE

The teacher used several pedagogical tools to help the students.

CONTEXTUAL

The school is updating its pedagogical approach to include more hands-on projects and group work.

COMPLEX

While the textbook is factually accurate, it lacks the pedagogical structure necessary to guide a novice learner through the complex mathematical proofs.

Synonyms
Origin

From pedagogic + -al.

Usage

Typically used attributively before a noun like 'method', 'approach', or 'tool'.

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