pedagogy
gb/pˈɛdəɡˌoʊd͡ʒi/ us/pˈɛdəɡˌoʊd͡ʒi/
C1
English
pedagógia, tanítási módszertan, neveléstudomány
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
1
pedagógia
C1
Usage pattern:
[adjective] pedagogy; pedagogy of [something]
The school is reviewing its pedagogy to make lessons more interactive.
Az iskola felülvizsgálja pedagógiai módszereit, hogy interaktívabbá tegye az órákat.
Good online pedagogy is not just putting lecture notes on a website.
A jó online pedagógia nem csupán azt jelenti, hogy feltöltjük az előadásjegyzeteket egy weboldalra.
Her research focuses on the pedagogy of reading in multilingual classrooms.
Learner examples
The teacher uses a modern pedagogy.
A tanár modern pedagógiát alkalmaz.
This course teaches basic pedagogy.
Ez a kurzus a pedagógia alapjait tanítja.
Common mistake:
Do not use pedagogy to mean a teacher or a school subject itself; it refers to teaching methods or ideas about teaching.
Meaning
methods and practice of teaching
Collocations
effective pedagogy
|modern pedagogy
|innovative pedagogy
|student-centered pedagogy
|classroom pedagogy
|teaching pedagogy
|pedagogy and curriculum
|pedagogy of literacy
|pedagogies of learning
|approaches to pedagogy
Synonyms
teaching method (more common and less formal)
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instruction (broader and can refer to the act of teaching, not just the method)
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teaching practice (emphasizes what teachers do in the classroom)
Antonyms
misinstruction (teaching that gives wrong or poor guidance; not a direct everyday opposite)
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self-study (learning without formal teaching methods)
Themes
education
|teaching
|learning
Definition
The way teachers teach, including the methods and ideas behind their teaching.
The methods, principles, and practice of teaching, especially as used in schools, colleges, or training.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
2
pedagógia
C1
Usage pattern:
study pedagogy; a course in pedagogy; the field of pedagogy
She completed a graduate degree in pedagogy before becoming a teacher trainer.
Mielőtt tanárképzőként kezdett dolgozni, pedagógiából szerzett mesterdiplomát.
The conference brings together scholars of pedagogy and curriculum design.
A konferencia a pedagógia és a tantervtervezés kutatóit hozza össze.
Many teacher-training programs include courses in child development and pedagogy.
Learner examples
He studies pedagogy at university.
Az egyetemen pedagógiát tanul.
Pedagogy helps teachers understand learning.
A pedagógia segít a tanároknak megérteni a tanulás folyamatát.
Common mistake:
Pedagogy is usually uncountable in this sense; say “study pedagogy,” not “study a pedagogy,” unless you mean one specific teaching approach.
Meaning
study of teaching theory
Collocations
study pedagogy
|educational pedagogy
|theory of pedagogy
|course in pedagogy
|research in pedagogy
|pedagogy program
|pedagogy department
|history of pedagogy
Synonyms
education theory (more transparent and focused on theoretical ideas)
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educational science (more technical and common in some academic contexts)
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teacher education (focuses on training teachers rather than the whole field)
Antonyms
practice (contrasts theory or academic study with practical action)
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anti-intellectualism (opposes systematic academic study, but is not a direct lexical opposite)
Themes
education
|academia
|learning
Definition
The subject or field that studies how people teach and learn.
The academic study of teaching and learning, including educational theory, instructional design, and classroom practice.
Grammar
Dictionary form
pedagogy
IPA
GB/pˈɛdəɡˌoʊd͡ʒi/
US/pˈɛdəɡˌoʊd͡ʒi/
Syllables & stress
ped - agogy (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (ped)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: pedagogy
- Plural: pedagogies, pedagogy
Expressions
constructivist pedagogy
1/kənstɹˈʌktɪvɪst pˈɛdəɡˌoʊd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase
technical
learning through knowledge construction
A way of teaching where students learn by actively building ideas, not just receiving information.
Examples
- Project-based learning is often associated with constructivist pedagogy.
- Constructivist pedagogy encourages students to test ideas and revise their understanding.
- The course contrasts traditional lecture methods with constructivist pedagogy.
Learner examples
- Constructivist pedagogy lets students build their own understanding.
critical pedagogy
1/kɹˈɪtɪkəl pˈɛdəɡˌoʊd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase
technical
teaching for social critique
A way of teaching that asks students to think critically about power and unfairness in society.
Examples
- The professor uses critical pedagogy to help students connect literature with questions of power and inequality.
- Critical pedagogy often asks who benefits from the way knowledge is taught.
- Some teachers find critical pedagogy useful for discussing race, class, and gender in the classroom.
Learner examples
- Critical pedagogy helps students question society.
culturally responsive pedagogy
1/kˈʌlt͡ʃɚəli ɹɪspˈɑnsɪv pˈɛdəɡˌoʊd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase
technical
teaching using cultural backgrounds
A way of teaching that connects lessons to students’ cultures and experiences.
Examples
- Culturally responsive pedagogy can help students see their own lives reflected in the curriculum.
- The training focused on culturally responsive pedagogy in multilingual classrooms.
- Teachers using culturally responsive pedagogy learn about students’ communities and build on that knowledge.
Learner examples
- Culturally responsive pedagogy respects students’ backgrounds.
digital pedagogy
1/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl pˈɛdəɡˌoʊd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase
formal
teaching with digital tools
Teaching methods that use computers, online tools, or other digital technology.
Examples
- Digital pedagogy became a major topic when many classes moved online.
- The workshop explored digital pedagogy, including discussion boards and collaborative documents.
- Effective digital pedagogy considers access, interaction, and assessment.
Learner examples
- Digital pedagogy uses online tools for learning.
inclusive pedagogy
1/ɪŋklˈusɪv pˈɛdəɡˌoʊd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase
formal
teaching for diverse learners
A way of teaching that tries to make all students feel included and able to learn.
Examples
- Inclusive pedagogy asks teachers to design activities that work for a wide range of learners.
- The university offers workshops on inclusive pedagogy and accessible course design.
- Flexible assessment is one feature of inclusive pedagogy.
Learner examples
- Inclusive pedagogy supports all students.
student-centered pedagogy
1/stˈudənt sˈɛntɚd pˈɛdəɡˌoʊd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase
formal
teaching focused on learners
A way of teaching that focuses on what students need and how they learn best.
Examples
- The new curriculum encourages student-centered pedagogy instead of long lectures.
- In student-centered pedagogy, learners take an active role in solving problems and asking questions.
- Teachers need time and support to move toward student-centered pedagogy.
Learner examples
- Student-centered pedagogy gives students an active role.