pedagogy

noun

Definition of pedagogynext
as in teaching
formal the art, science, or profession of educating

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Recent Examples of pedagogy Topics of concern included the AI revolution that is transforming how students learn and forcing educators to rethink pedagogy. — ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026 Some educators say hip-hop studies can boost student engagement and foster culturally relevant pedagogy. — Ira Porter, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2026 If anything, the contemporary rabbinate — male and female — would be strengthened by more intentional training in leadership development, pastoral care and pedagogy. — Rabba Sara Hurwitz, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026 His is a responsive pedagogy, one that draws from Carrera’s storehouse of guitar history and composers and songs. — Peter Wayne Moe, Longreads, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pedagogy
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  1. teaching
  2. education
  3. schooling
  4. instruction
  5. tuition
  6. training
  7. tutoring
Noun
  • The school will also prioritize new approaches to teaching and learning.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Some people are abandoning office jobs for teaching, health care and the trades.
    — Steven Yoder, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of teaching
Noun
  • The seven Chi Phi members in question were suspended, expelled, or faced other consequences, such as writing an essay, but most were allowed to continue their education at the university following a monthslong Title IX investigation.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Economic education is not reserved for a certain kind of student.
    — Michael Poore Special to the Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of education
Noun
  • The California State University system currently requires undergraduate applicants whose schooling was in a language other than English to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language to prove their proficiency in the language.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Public schools also face more competition than ever, including homeschooling, private schools and online schooling options.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of schooling
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  • According to Dutch News, neither officials in Curaçao nor the Dutch government have said where the instruction originated.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
  • However, considering the nature of the investigation and Chen’s access to children through his music instruction, sheriff’s officials said investigators want to ensure no inappropriate contact with a child has gone unreported.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of instruction
Noun
  • Funds in the accounts can be used for a variety of qualifying educational expenses including tuition at colleges and trade schools as well as qualifying professional apprenticeships.
    — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Berry is responsible for their son's private school tuition, 100% of his extracurricular activities and his health care.
    — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of tuition
Noun
  • Its Crafting Academy offers training in five areas and 35 skills.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Police training regimens are steeped in cognitive strategies.
    — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of training
Noun
  • Rodriguez said the College Board in recent years has increasingly partnered with nonprofits to offer free test preparation services, including live online tutoring.
    — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Hannah-Jones, who in the past has written forcefully against tutoring, has determined that these parents might have had a point.
    — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of tutoring

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