French word

pédagogie

Pronunciation

IPA/pedagoʒi/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpedagogy

Example

Elle étudie la pédagogie à l'université.

She studies pedagogy at university.

Illustration for pédagogie (pedagogy)

More examples

Elle suit une formation en pédagogie pour devenir enseignante.

She is undergoing training in pedagogy to become a teacher.

Core concept

A plan that turns teaching aims into lessons, guidance, and practice that make learning easier.

Common phrases

  • faire des études de pédagogie

    study pedagogy

  • suivre une formation en pédagogie

    undergo training in pedagogy

  • master en pédagogie

    master's degree in pedagogy

Similar words

enseignement: Teaching activities carried out in schools or during lessons.
éducation: The process of raising, educating, and disciplining people at home or in society.
méthode: A concrete approach or set of steps for teaching or learning.
formation: Hands-on instruction and practice for gaining job-related skills.

Definition in French

Ensemble des pratiques et principes utilisés pour organiser et conduire l'enseignement afin de faciliter l'apprentissage des apprenants.

Word origin

The Greek elements paid-, meaning child, and agōg-, meaning leading, entered French through paidagōgia and came to name teaching theory and practice.

Usage tips

  • Pédagogie names a field or approach, while pédagogique modifies a teaching practice, as in une méthode pédagogique.

Other meanings

  • teaching methodnoun

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