Meaning & use
pedagogical
Relating to the methods and practice of teaching, especially the theory behind how students learn.
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The workshop introduced new pedagogical strategies for teaching reading to young children.
Her pedagogical approach emphasizes group discussion over long, one-sided traditional lectures.
A note on using this word
Pedagogical is more formal and theory-focused than the everyday word educational, and is common in academic writing about teaching.
Words with a similar meaning
educationalinstructional
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