pedagogy
pedagogy
Definition
peda·gogy (ped′ə gäj′ē, -gō′jē)
noun
- the profession or function of a teacher; teaching
- the art or science of teaching; esp., instruction in teaching methods
Etymology: Fr pédagogie < LL paedagogia < Gr paidagōgia: see pedagogue
pedagogy
Synonyms
pedagogy
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- develop: The challenge is to develop the pedagogy for an ICT-rich world.
- explore: We were all highly motivated to explore feminist pedagogy and to consider the implications for our own teaching.
- learn: She also researches into adult education in general, focusing on the processes of learning and reflection, and distance learning pedagogy.
Adjective modifier
- constructivist: The software was designed to support a constructivist pedagogy based on principles of good practice.
- dialogical: Participatory and dialogical pedagogies with a blend of theory and practice and experiential learning were key factors in the course's success.
- feminist: Originally, feminist pedagogy was part of the Women's Studies project in higher education in the UK & USA particularly.
- child-centred: It is spelled out that schools should accommodate all children through a child-centred pedagogy.
- critical: Presentation in Greece links ESD to advances in critical pedagogy.
- inclusive: They can develop an inclusion plan and inclusive pedagogy that would benefit all children and the school system on the whole " .
Modifies a noun
- forum: March 26, 2003 Professors Laurillard, Liber, Conole and Stiles to speak at CETIS pedagogy forum launch.
Noun used with modifier
- mathematics: Successful completion leads to a postgraduate certificate in A level mathematics pedagogy.
- grammar: This volume is intended as a foundational text for second language grammar pedagogy courses at the advanced undergraduate and master's levels.
- classroom: Classroom pedagogy is conceptualized in terms of learner active engagement.
- border: An approach based on ' border pedagogy ' offers a helpful alternative.
- language: Teaching by principles: An integrated approach to language pedagogy.
Preposition: in
- classroom: The study explored the context in which teachers were working and their pedagogies in the classroom.
Preposition: of
- multiliteracies: New London Group 1996, ' A pedagogy of multiliteracies: Designing social futures ' , Harvard Educational Review, vol.
- learning: Additionally, pedagogies of lifelong learning will form part of each key area.
- teaching: Data Handling - which focused on the pedagogy of ICT teaching.
Preposition: for
- literacy: Research projects UK academics ' conceptions of, and pedagogy for, information literacy Sheila Webber and Bill Johnston.
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