pedagogy

American  

[ped-uh-goh-jee, -goj-ee] / ˈpɛd əˌgoʊ dʒi, -ˌgɒdʒ i /

noun

plural

pedagogies

1. the function or work of a teacher; teaching.

2. the art or science of teaching; education; instructional methods.

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pedagogy British  

/ -ˌɡɒdʒɪ, ˈpɛdəˌɡɒɡɪ, -ˌɡəʊdʒɪ /

noun

1. the principles, practice, or profession of teaching

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Etymology

Origin of pedagogy

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

Example Sentences

That would, in fact, count as state-of-the-art pedagogy in many schools.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

Critical pedagogy begins not with answers, but with probing questions about history, justice, identity, power and possibility.

From Salon • Jun. 29, 2025

Some children might indeed get a leg up on an exciting and rewarding career, but too often, employers will prioritize profits over pedagogy.

From Slate • Nov. 20, 2024

Lest you assume “Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions” is an exercise in pedagogy, be not afraid.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2024

She would pick out a word and tell me what it meant—words like pedagogy and phenomenon.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals