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pedagogics

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ped·a·gog·ics  (pd-gjks, -gjks)
n. (used with a sing. verb)
The art of teaching; pedagogy.

pedagogics [ˌpɛdəˈgɒdʒɪks -ˈgəʊ-]
n
(Social Science / Education) (functioning as singular) another word for pedagogy

pedagogics, paedogogics
the science or art of teaching or education. — pedagogue, paedagogue, pedagog, n. — pedagogie, paedagogic, pedagogical, paedagogical, adj.
See also: Learning
the science or art of teaching or education. Also called pedagogy. — pedagogue, paedagogue, pedagog, n.
See also: Children
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.pedagogics - the principles and methods of instruction
method - a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
maieutic method, Socratic method - a method of teaching by question and answer; used by Socrates to elicit truths from his students


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He talked of pedagogics, and this was natural enough; but he had much to say of modern theories in Germany which they had never heard of and received with misgiving.
 
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