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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedagogy
  1. teaching
  2. education
  3. schooling
  4. instruction
  5. tuition
  6. training
  7. tutoring
Noun
  • My wheelchair was never mentioned in job interviews, while Judy was denied a teaching license because her wheelchair was deemed a fire hazard.
    — Rebekah Taussig, Time, 28 Oct. 2026
  • These spaces are about wonder, perfect for a museum that, at its core, is about teaching and inspiring children.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of teaching
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  • Florida’s recent move to empower public Higher Education Institutions, or HEIs, to authorize charter schools is another important step in prioritizing family agency in education over school attendance boundaries.
    — Thibaut Delloue, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Sanders, the Vermont socialist and two-time presidential candidate, is likely to chair the Senate panel responsible for overseeing labor, education, and healthcare next year if Democrats reclaim the chamber.
    — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of education
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  • In the mid-2010s, Ruffalo moved his primary residence back to NYC for his children’s schooling.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The father of Dinesh Deshmukh had approved of Meera’s photograph and nodded with deep interest at Bajirao’s quick listing of Meera’s accomplishments during her nine years of schooling and her subsequent years of housework.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of schooling
Noun
  • The researchers modified a capsid protein called pVIII, attaching cancer antigens to its surface by incorporating the corresponding genetic instructions into the virus.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The Photo Studio, led by a professional photographer, also offers classes and instruction on how to snap the perfect wildlife and iceberg pictures.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of instruction
Noun
  • This week, Maryland announced plans to bolster poor football attendance by giving students who stayed until the final whistle a chance at free tuition.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
  • If accepted, student aid is distributed first to schools to cover tuition and fees, but any leftover money is deposited into bank accounts controlled by the fraudsters.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of tuition
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  • The latest test confirms that the Generalissimo Suvorov continues to participate in Russia’s combat training program.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The measures include encouraging adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance working definition of antisemitism, specialized training for educators, strengthened reporting procedures and independent oversight.
    — Ariella Noveck, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of training
Noun
  • Harris testified that in fall 2017, Birchmore asked for more peer tutoring hours.
    — Kristina Rex, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Public school students can use them for expenses such as tutoring, special education services, books, and technology.
    — Lara Murray-Sterzel, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of tutoring

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