pedagogy

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the principles and methods of instruction
  2. noun the profession of a teacher
  3. noun the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

Etymology

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

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Synonyms

teaching method, pedagogics

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