pedagogics

/,pedə'gɔdʤiks/ Cách viết khác : (pedagogy) / 'pedəgɔgi/

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Word: Pedagogics

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Pedagogics refers to the principles and methods of teaching and education. It is about how teachers instruct students and how learning happens in schools or other educational settings.

Usage Instructions:

• When to use: You can use "pedagogics" when discussing teaching methods, educational theories, or approaches to learning. It's often used in academic or professional contexts related to education.

Example Sentence:

• "The new teacher studied pedagogics to improve her teaching techniques and better engage her students."

Advanced Usage:

In advanced discussions, "pedagogics" may relate to specific theories (like constructivism or behaviorism) or different educational systems (like Montessori or traditional schooling). You might say: - "Incorporating technology into pedagogics can enhance the learning experience."

Word Variants:

• Pedagogical (adjective): Relating to teaching methods.
  • Example: "She attended a workshop on pedagogical strategies."
• Pedagogue (noun): A teacher or educator, often with a focus on teaching theory.
  • Example: "He is known as a strict pedagogue who emphasizes discipline in the classroom."

Different Meanings:

While "pedagogics" primarily refers to teaching methods, it can also encompass broader educational practices, including curriculum design and student assessment.

Synonyms:

• Education
• Teaching methodology
• Instructional methods

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Teach someone a lesson": To make someone understand something through experience, often used when someone has made a mistake.

  • Example: "He didn't study for the test and his poor grade taught him a lesson."

• "Learn the ropes": To understand how a particular job or activity is done.

Academic

Noun

1. the principles and methods of instruction

Synonyms

• teaching method
• pedagogy