C1nounformaleducationacademic
US/ˈped.ə.ɡoʊ.dʒiː/
UK/ˈped.ə.ɡɒ.dʒiː/
the theory and methods of teaching, especially as an academic subject
In context
She is studying pedagogy because she wants to become a primary school teacher.
Online learning has forced many schools to rethink their pedagogy.
The essay compares traditional pedagogy with student-centered approaches.
Words that go with pedagogy
adjective + noun
- modern pedagogyModern pedagogy encourages students to ask questions.
- critical pedagogyCritical pedagogy asks learners to question power in society.
noun + noun
- pedagogy and practiceThe course links pedagogy and practice.
- language pedagogyHer course covers recent research in language pedagogy.
noun + preposition
- approach to pedagogyHer approach to pedagogy is very practical.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
pedagogy methodsCorrect: pedagogical methods
Incorrect:
the pedagogy of the teacherCorrect: the teacher's pedagogy