Word
pedagogy
Phoneticsped·a·gogy
US/ˈpɛdəˌɡoʊdʒi/
UK/pˈɛdɐɡˌɒɡi/
Definitions
01teaching methods
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Academic
n. the methods and styles that teachers use to help students learn.
n. the strategies, methods, and philosophical approaches to instruction and learning.
Español:pedagogía
“The school is known for its modern pedagogy that focuses on group projects.”
“The university's department of education is researching how digital tools can enhance inclusive pedagogy in primary schools.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun when referring to the field of study, but can be countable when comparing different styles.
Teaching tip
In everyday conversation, people usually just say 'teaching methods' or 'how they teach'; 'pedagogy' is almost exclusively used in professional or academic contexts.
Synonyms
02the teaching profession
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Academic · Formal
n. the work or job of being a teacher.
n. the profession or function of a teacher; the act of educating or instructing.
“She decided to dedicate her life to pedagogy after volunteering at a local school.”
“The minister addressed the challenges facing modern pedagogy, emphasizing the need for better teacher training and resources.”
Real-World Examples
“The study introduces the Trauma-Informed AI Persistence (TIAIP) Model, which connects trauma-informed pedagogy, digital course architecture and guided GenAI use.” “The same technology can do both," said Storrøsæter, who is also a geographer and teacher who focuses on subject-matter pedagogy.” Etymology
From Middle French pédagogie, from Ancient Greek παιδαγωγία (paidagōgía). By surface analysis, ped- (“child”) + -agogy.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0