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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
What did surprise me were the creative ways the Dictaphone was used as a pedagogical tool.
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IEEE Spectrum, 6 Jan. 2026
Much of children’s literature can be understood as written not for children but to children, baring a pedagogical function precisely as an expression of adult domination.
—Literary Hub, 17 Nov. 2025
One-by-one the students came up to the mic to say silly phrases that Sheeran looped together to form a rhythm, earning praise from the teachers for his pedagogical skills.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
This metacognitive pedagogical approach is an effective way to engage students in archival research and reflect on their own news consumption and attention as first-year college students.
—Joshua Finnell, JSTOR Daily, 1 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pedagogical
IEEE Spectrum, 6 Jan. 2026
Much of children’s literature can be understood as written not for children but to children, baring a pedagogical function precisely as an expression of adult domination.
—Literary Hub, 17 Nov. 2025
One-by-one the students came up to the mic to say silly phrases that Sheeran looped together to form a rhythm, earning praise from the teachers for his pedagogical skills.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
This metacognitive pedagogical approach is an effective way to engage students in archival research and reflect on their own news consumption and attention as first-year college students.
—Joshua Finnell, JSTOR Daily, 1 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pedagogical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedagogical
Adjective
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Pathways to Citizenship is committed to cultivating the next generation of advocates through meaningful volunteer opportunities while providing skilled legal representation and educational support for immigrant families throughout San Diego.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Angela Noel, daughter of the late educator and civil rights activist, said her mother's push for educational equity was not without resistance.—
Anna Alejo,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But the cinematic room is so great for making sure that these intellectual ideas become visceral.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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Radić, who is 60 and the second Chilean architect to win the award, has designed dozens of buildings that have earned him a formidable reputation in artistic and intellectual circles.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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 20 Mar. 2026.
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