Pedagogy refers to theories and methods of teaching, while instructional design is the systematic process of creating and delivering educational materials. Instructional design applies pedagogical principles to design effective learning experiences. Pedagogy informs the design of instructional strategies, activities, and assessments that align with how people learn best.

Instructional or informative could be synonyms for educational.

academic, learning, teaching, scholastic, pedagogical, instructive, useful, illuminating, enlightening, informative, instructional, edifying

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'Instructional design theory' -- subject(s): Design, Educational technology, Instructional systems

'Instructional design: readings'

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