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pedagogically

C2
adverb

Pronunciation

UK

  • /pˌɛdəɡˈɒɡɪklɪ/

US

  • /pˌɛdəɡˈɑːɡɪkli/

Description

If you do something pedagogically, you do it in a way that helps people learn. The focus is not just on giving information, but on teaching it clearly and step by step. A good teacher might present a difficult idea pedagogically by using simple examples, asking helpful questions, and building understanding over time. You would usually use this word when talking about lessons, training, course design, or teaching methods, not for ordinary everyday actions unless they are part of teaching someone.

Examples

  1. 1

    Teaching sequence

    The lesson is pedagogically sound: students first see the idea, then practice it with help.

  2. 2

    Learning app

    The app is attractive, but it is not very pedagogically useful without feedback or examples.

  3. 3

    Rule order

    Pedagogically, it makes sense to teach the simpler rule before the exception.

  4. 4

    Textbook structure

    The textbook is organized pedagogically rather than historically, so related skills are grouped together.

See also

adverbin a way related to teaching or educational method

Similar

Shades of meaning

Contrast

Do not confuse

  • pedantically

Used with (collocations)

  • pedagogically sound
  • pedagogically effective
  • pedagogically appropriate

Word family

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  • curriculum design
  • instructional design

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • pedagogicallyadverb