Spanish word

pedagogo

Pronunciation

IPA/peðaˈɣoɣo/

Meaning

  • masculine nouneducator

Example

La escuela contrató a un pedagogo para mejorar el método de enseñanza.

The school hired an educator to improve the teaching method.

Illustration for pedagogo (educator)

More examples

¿Has consultado al pedagogo escolar sobre la evaluación de los alumnos?

Have you consulted the school educator about the evaluation of the students?

Core concept

Professional who studies pedagogy and evaluates educational programs.

Common phrases

  • un pedagogo escolar

    a school educator

  • consultar a un pedagogo

    consult an educator

  • formación con un pedagogo

    training with an educator

Similar words

maestro: Schoolteacher who teaches basic subjects and supports students' growth in the classroom.
profesor: Subject teacher or academic who teaches specialized courses at secondary schools or universities.

Definition in Spanish

Persona especializada en la pedagogía que estudia y aplica métodos de enseñanza y evalúa procesos educativos.

Word origin

Derived from Greek paidagōgós (paid- 'child' + agogós 'leader') through Latin paedagogus, coming to mean an educator specialized in pedagogical methods.

Usage tips

  • Appears frequently in job titles and specialist contexts, with the feminine form pedagoga, and does not simply mean a regular classroom teacher.

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