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pedagogically

pedagogically

1 7.5
In a way that helps students learn using good teaching methods
  • adverb
  • /ˌpɛdəˈɡɔdʒɪkli/
  • Formal
translation icon : pedagógicamente
  • Good teachers know their students well, are committed to student learning, and are pedagogically skilled to ensure that all students learn.
  • pedagogically sound
  • pedagogically appropriate
  • pedagogically relevant

Examples

  • With the loss of part-time faculty, colleges will suffer not only economically, but pedagogically as well.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Teaching and learning models based on these theories represent the basis for scientifically warranted, pedagogically sound lesson plans.

    Academic text (2005)
  • Yet, pedagogically speaking, listening is the heart and soul of a musical education.

    Academic text (2005)
  • The subject matter of the courses might not be pedagogically relevant for their teaching practices.

    Academic text (1998)
  • A curriculum, which was pedagogically centered on the use of technological devices, was also developed and studied.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Many teachers who otherwise would be successful pedagogically fail because they are unable to create positive classroom climates.

    Academic text (1990)
  • Given the necessity of engaging prior learning, this or a similar approach is arguably pedagogically sound, but such approaches are controversial.

    Academic text (2005)
  • Archaeology offers an advantage pedagogically because it includes a material culture element that can be incorporated into a hands-on curriculum.

    Academic text (1998)
  • Choosing to continue broadening and deepening skills and understandings can benefit teachers personally, intellectually, musically, and pedagogically.

    Academic text (2000)
  • Effective teaching methods should be implemented pedagogically to enhance student engagement.

Synonyms

educationally
vspedagogically
  • Jargon
5 3.3

In a way that helps people learn

focuses more on methods and principles within teaching
instructionally
vspedagogically
  • Formal
6.0

In a way that helps people learn

emphasizes teaching methods and underlying principles
didactically
vspedagogically
  • Formal
7.6

In a way that aims to teach or explain something

is more neutral and focuses on teaching methods rather than moral tone

How Pedagogical

didactically
  • Formal
7.6
pedagogically
  • Formal
1 7.5
instructionally
  • Formal
6.0
educationally
  • Jargon
5 3.3

Surface Forms

pedagogically positive

Morphology

pedagogically = pedagogical (transparent) = pedagogy + ical + ly

Regular adverb formation from the adjective 'pedagogical' using '-ly', producing the predictable meaning 'in a manner relating to teaching'.

Etymology

The word pedagogically comes from the Greek parts pais ('child') and agogos ('leader'), and a pedagogue was originally someone who 'led' a child to school, so pedagogically means 'in a teaching way'.