pedagogy
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pedagogy
The science of education and upbringing, which deals with theories and practical methods of teaching and learning.
Sie studiert Pädagogik, um später mit Kindern und Jugendlichen arbeiten zu können.
She is studying pedagogy so she can later work with children and young people.
The ending '-ik' is typical for nouns that refer to a science or field of study. Other examples are 'Physik' (physics), 'Politik' (politics), or 'Musik' (music).
Die moderne Pädagogik befasst sich auch mit digitalen Medien.
Modern pedagogy also deals with digital media.
The word family includes the adjective 'pädagogisch' (pedagogical/educational) and the personal nouns 'der Pädagoge' (male educator/pedagogue) and 'die Pädagogin' (female educator/pedagogue). These words are very common in everyday language.
Dieses Spielzeug gilt als pädagogisch wertvoll.
This toy is considered educationally valuable.
'Pädagogik' (pedagogy) is often combined with the verb 'studieren' (to study). When talking about the subject matter, the phrase 'sich mit Pädagogik befassen' (to deal with pedagogy) is often used.
Mein Bruder hat an der Universität Pädagogik studiert.
My brother studied pedagogy at university.
education / formation
'die Bildung' and 'die Pädagogik' both belong to the area of learning, school, and upbringing. 'Bildung' means the learning process and a person's knowledge or intellectual development. 'Pädagogik' refers more to the science and methods of educating people and supporting them in learning. Learners may confuse the words because both often appear in conversations about school or university. When it is about a person's knowledge or learning in general, 'Bildung' fits. When it is about teaching methods, upbringing, or a field of study, 'Pädagogik' fits.
Anna studiert Pädagogik, weil sie später mit Jugendlichen arbeiten möchte.
Anna is studying pedagogy because she would like to work with young people later.
Gute Bildung hilft Kindern, später bessere Chancen zu haben.
Good education helps children have better opportunities later.