pedagogy

[ ped-uh-goh-jee, -goj-ee ]

noun

, plural ped·a·go·gies.

1. the function or work of a teacher; teaching.
2. the art or science of teaching; education; instructional methods.

pedagogy

/ ˈpɛdəˌɡɒɡɪ; -ˌɡɒdʒɪ; -ˌɡəʊdʒɪ /

noun

1. the principles, practice, or profession of teaching

Word History and Origins

Origin of pedagogy¹

First recorded in 1570–80; from Middle French pédagogie, from Greek paidagōgía “office of a child's tutor.” See pedagogue, -y ³

Example Sentences

It describes the best kind of online lessons, and how to turn parts of the worldwide experiment in Zoom pedagogy into something that might enhance future instruction anywhere.

From Washington Post

The curriculum is highly technical and the pedagogy resembles a cyborg assembly-line without even a hint of the Socratic method.

From Nautilus

Beyond pedagogy, teachers are seeking to rekindle their connection with their students.

From MIT Technology Review

Watching Margot teach was like a master class in pedagogy and as I watched I thought this is what I want to be.

From Washington Post

No matter how high-tech a digital learning solution might be, it means nothing if it doesn’t also reflect recent and emerging changes in pedagogy.

From TechCrunch