Definitions
- Describing the art of teaching or educating children. - Referring to the methods and techniques used in teaching children. - Talking about the role of a teacher in shaping the intellectual and moral development of children.
- Describing the theory and practice of teaching and education. - Referring to the methods, strategies, and techniques used in teaching and learning. - Talking about the role of a teacher in facilitating learning and promoting critical thinking.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are adjectives that describe teaching and education.
- 2Both words refer to the methods and techniques used in teaching and learning.
- 3Both words emphasize the importance of the teacher's role in shaping the intellectual and moral development of students.
- 4Both words are derived from the Greek word 'paidagogos', meaning 'teacher'.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Pedagogical is more commonly used than paedagogic in modern English.
- 2Focus: Paedagogic emphasizes the teaching of children while pedagogical can refer to teaching at any level.
- 3Connotation: Paedagogic may have a slightly old-fashioned or formal connotation while pedagogical is more neutral and versatile.
Remember this!
Paedagogic and pedagogical are synonyms that describe the theory and practice of teaching and education. While they share many similarities, such as their emphasis on the role of the teacher and the methods used in teaching, there are some differences between them. Pedagogical is more commonly used and has a broader focus, while paedagogic is more specific to the teaching of children and may have a slightly old-fashioned connotation.
