Spanish word

pedagogía

Pronunciation

IPA/peðaɣoˈxia/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpedagogy

Example

Estudio pedagogía en la universidad.

I am studying pedagogy at university.

Illustration for pedagogía (pedagogy)

More examples

Mi hermana estudia pedagogía y quiere ser maestra.

My sister studies pedagogy and wants to be a teacher.

Core concept

Systematic framework of theories and methods for teaching people.

Common phrases

  • estudiar pedagogía

    study pedagogy

  • carrera de pedagogía

    degree in pedagogy

  • grado en pedagogía

    bachelor's degree in pedagogy

Similar words

educación: Broad societal and familial system that provides people with learning opportunities.
enseñanza: Practice of teaching others, whether as a profession or a single lesson.
aprendizaje: Ongoing process of gaining new knowledge or skills through study or practice.
formación: Targeted training to develop job-related skills and obtain professional qualifications.

Definition in Spanish

Disciplina que estudia las teorías y los métodos para enseñar y formar a las personas.

Word origin

From Greek paidagōgia (pais 'child' + agōgos 'leader'), via Latin, originally meaning the leading of children and now denoting the scientific study of teaching.

Usage tips

  • In ordinary Spanish pedagogía sounds academic, so speakers more often use educación or enseñanza when talking about schooling, upbringing, or everyday teaching.

Other meanings

  • teaching methodnoun
  • teaching practicenoun

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