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also pedagogic
as in educational
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of or relating to teachers or education
pedagogical methods the pedagogical value of the field trip
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Recent Examples of pedagogical
As with all pedagogical practices, the way educators think about, assign, and assess reading in the classroom changes over time.
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Nicole Donawho, JSTOR Daily, 22 July 2025
Unable to keep pace, academic administrations largely stopped trying to control students’ use of artificial intelligence and adopted an attitude of hopeful resignation, encouraging teachers to explore the practical, pedagogical applications of A.I.
—Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
His pedagogical contributions were formally recognized in 2017 when the Missouri Bar extolled his substantial influence on professional legal education.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 10 June 2025
To implement this, institutions could establish dedicated centers focused on faculty development and pedagogical innovation.
—Nicholas Ladany, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
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Nicole Donawho, JSTOR Daily, 22 July 2025
Unable to keep pace, academic administrations largely stopped trying to control students’ use of artificial intelligence and adopted an attitude of hopeful resignation, encouraging teachers to explore the practical, pedagogical applications of A.I.
—Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
His pedagogical contributions were formally recognized in 2017 when the Missouri Bar extolled his substantial influence on professional legal education.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 10 June 2025
To implement this, institutions could establish dedicated centers focused on faculty development and pedagogical innovation.
—Nicholas Ladany, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedagogical
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Gloria Lu is cosmetic chemist and co-founder of educational platform and skin-care line Chemist Confessions.—
Dani Hardman,
Allure,
15 Sep. 2025
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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McCormick has long been an advocate and supporter of Best Buddies, an organization that champions inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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The book club has helped replicate the intellectual community that she’s missed since leaving school.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps most consequential in this move will be the expansion of the states’ authority and responsibility for educative quality within their jurisdictions.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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While apples-to-apples comparisons aren’t possible, a look at the streaming businesses is educative for identifying longer-term trends.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Pedagogical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedagogical. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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