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pedagogy
noun
Definition
The theory and practice of teaching; the method and practice of teaching as an academic subject.
In a sentence
“Research into pedagogy has shifted attention towards active learning and collaborative approaches.”
Synonyms
teaching methodinstructional approachdidactics
Common collocations
- effective pedagogy
- pedagogical approach
- child-centred pedagogy
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