didactics
|di-dac-tics|
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/ˌdaɪˈdæk.tɪks/
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/ˌdɪˈdæk.tɪks/
teaching methods
Etymology
'didactics' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'didaktikos', ultimately from 'didaskō' meaning 'to teach' and 'didaktos' meaning 'taught'.
'didactics' changed from Late Latin/Medieval Latin 'didacticus' and Middle French 'didactique' and eventually became the modern English word 'didactics'.
Initially it meant 'relating to teaching', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the theory or methods of teaching' and also came to describe instructive or moralizing content.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the art or science of teaching; principles and methods of instruction (instructional theory).
She studied didactics as part of her teacher training.
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Noun 2
instruction or information intended to teach; sometimes used of teaching that is overly instructive or moralizing in tone.
The didactics in the lecture were more moralizing than informative.
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Last updated: 2025/10/10 03:27