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

/ -ˌɡɒdʒɪ; ˈpɛdəˌɡɒɡɪ; -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