pedagogical
adjective/ˌpɛdəˈɡɑdʒɪkəl/
Frequency rank: #12,167 most common English word
Meaning
Relating to the methods and practice of teaching.
Example sentence
The professor introduced pedagogical techniques that made complex topics easier for students to understand.
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