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also pedagogic
as in educational
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of or relating to teachers or education
pedagogical methods the pedagogical value of the field trip
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Recent Examples of pedagogical
Much of children’s literature can be understood as written not for children but to children, baring a pedagogical function precisely as an expression of adult domination.
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Literary Hub, 17 Nov. 2025
One-by-one the students came up to the mic to say silly phrases that Sheeran looped together to form a rhythm, earning praise from the teachers for his pedagogical skills.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
This collaboration spurred me to reflect on college newspapers and my own pedagogical approach as a librarian to media literacy.
—Joshua Finnell, JSTOR Daily, 1 Oct. 2025
But most of the podcast’s lineup reflects his pedagogical aims.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
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Literary Hub, 17 Nov. 2025
One-by-one the students came up to the mic to say silly phrases that Sheeran looped together to form a rhythm, earning praise from the teachers for his pedagogical skills.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
This collaboration spurred me to reflect on college newspapers and my own pedagogical approach as a librarian to media literacy.
—Joshua Finnell, JSTOR Daily, 1 Oct. 2025
But most of the podcast’s lineup reflects his pedagogical aims.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pedagogical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedagogical
Adjective
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However, the ability to choose an educational environment that truly fits our child has not only improved their academic performance, but also their overall happiness and outlook on life.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Food preparation for the event was handled by the Urban League staff as well as some of the parents and past parents that have been involved in the educational program who donated their time, Gillespie said.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Mystic trust in the power of Mercury or whatever spans generations and intellectual capacities.—
Hillary Busis,
Vanity Fair,
13 Feb. 2026
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But these associations were purely intellectual.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Perhaps most consequential in this move will be the expansion of the states’ authority and responsibility for educative quality within their jurisdictions.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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While apples-to-apples comparisons aren’t possible, a look at the streaming businesses is educative for identifying longer-term trends.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2025
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