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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
But even for in-person classes, adaptations to prevent LLM cheating are often concessions that reduce pedagogical quality.
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ArsTechnica,
13 Apr. 2026
According to German law, parents aren’t allowed to homeschool based on their religious or pedagogical convictions.
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Katrina Donham,
Parents,
25 Feb. 2026
Much as parents have had to educate themselves on phonics, critical race theory, and other pedagogical topics to evaluate what their children are learning in school, parents will also have to learn about AI when choosing a school for their children.
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Jonah Davids,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
Washington and Lee has accordingly established a modern reputation for intellectual pluralism and pedagogical excellence.
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Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pedagogical
ArsTechnica,
13 Apr. 2026
According to German law, parents aren’t allowed to homeschool based on their religious or pedagogical convictions.
—
Katrina Donham,
Parents,
25 Feb. 2026
Much as parents have had to educate themselves on phonics, critical race theory, and other pedagogical topics to evaluate what their children are learning in school, parents will also have to learn about AI when choosing a school for their children.
—
Jonah Davids,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
Washington and Lee has accordingly established a modern reputation for intellectual pluralism and pedagogical excellence.
—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pedagogical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedagogical
Adjective
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The 23rd annual Sacramento Juneteenth celebration filled William Land Park on Saturday with a parade of 15 contingents and a festival with educational exhibits on Black American history.
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The fire began on Monday, June 22, in a commercial building that included an educational center, pet shop and veterinary clinic in the city of Lucknow, The Associated Press, The New York Times and Reuters reported.
Adjective
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The economy was shifting from industrial to intellectual — knowledge workers wanted meaning, autonomy, and vision.
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Over time, some worry, the next generation of mathematicians may suffer from a form of intellectual atrophy, unable to think outside the AI box that trained them.
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.
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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.
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