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pedagogy

pe·da·gogy

UK/ˈpɛdəˌɡɒd͡ʒi/ US/ˈpɛdəˌɡɒɡi/ uncommon

noun

1.

the principles and methods of instruction

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2.

the profession of a teacher

  • “he prepared for teaching while still in college”
  • “pedagogy is recognized as an important profession”
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3.

the activities of educating or instructing or teaching; activities that impart knowledge or skill

  • “he received no formal education”
  • “our instruction was carefully programmed”
  • “good teaching is seldom rewarded”
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Origin

From Middle French pédagogie, from Ancient Greek παιδαγωγία (paidagōgía). By surface analysis, ped- (“child”) + -agogy.

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  • public sphere pedagogy

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