German Conversation · Level 98
53 words
German word
pädagogisch
Pronunciation
IPA/pɛːdaˈgoːgɪʃ/
Meaning
- adjectiveeducational
Example
Die pädagogische Methode motiviert die Schüler.
The educational method motivates the students.
More examples
Viele Quereinsteiger machen eine pädagogische Ausbildung, um Lehrer zu werden.
Many career changers undergo pedagogical training to become teachers.
Core concept
A teacher guides learners along a planned path, choosing methods that support both understanding and personal development.
Common phrases
pädagogische Ausbildung
pedagogical training
Similar words
lehrreich: Providing useful knowledge or valuable lessons.
bildend: Developing knowledge and ways of thinking through learning.
didaktisch: Relating to lesson structure, teaching methods, and presentation.
Definition in German
Auf Erziehung und Unterricht bezogen; das Lehren und Lernen betreffend.
Word origin
Pädagogisch derives from Greek paidagogikos through Latin paedagogicus, from paidagogos, the person who guided a child.
Usage tips
- Pädagogisch is broader than didaktisch: it concerns educational aims and learner development, while didaktisch focuses more narrowly on teaching methods and presentation.