Definitions

pedagogy

[ped-uh-goh-jee, -goj-ee] / ˈpɛd əˌgoʊ dʒi, -ˌgɒdʒ i /

NOUN

education

Synonyms

STRONG

apprenticeship background breeding catechism civilization coaching cultivation culture direction discipline drilling edification enlightenment erudition finish guidance improvement inculcation indoctrination information instruction learnedness learning literacy nurture pedagogics preparation proselytism reading rearing refinement scholarship schooling science study teaching training tuition tutelage

WEAK

book learning propagandism tutoring

Antonyms

STRONG

confusion destruction harm hurt ignorance neglect worsening

Example Sentences

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To understand why so many institutional leaders and educated professionals are drawn into this cycle, one must look to a major intellectual influence within modern education: critical pedagogy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

That would, in fact, count as state-of-the-art pedagogy in many schools.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

Some children might indeed get a leg up on an exciting and rewarding career, but too often, employers will prioritize profits over pedagogy.

From Slate • Nov. 20, 2024

He is one of the architects of critical pedagogy and the recipient of numerous international awards for this work in education.

From Salon • Nov. 18, 2024

This chapter also familiarizes the reader with each method’s philosophy and principles, unique pedagogy, and practices and activities.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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