principal pedagogical methods
noun phraseUK /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl ˌped.əˈɡɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl ˈmeθ.ədz/
US /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl ˌped.əˈɡɑː.dʒɪ.kəl ˈmeθ.ədz/
The main ways a teacher uses to help kids learn.
The school's principal pedagogical methods include lots of hands-on activities and group work.
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2. The leading theories and techniques a school officially adopts for instruction.
The district reviewed its principal pedagogical methods before adopting the new literacy program.
3. The most important teaching strategies used in a specific subject area.
In early math, the principal pedagogical methods rely on visual models and manipulatives.
4. A school leader's chosen approach to guiding how teachers teach.
The new headteacher outlined her principal pedagogical methods at the staff meeting.