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

Example Sentences

The study's senior author Christian T. Herbst maintains: "This finally debunks a long-standing myth of voice pedagogy. It is remarkable that such extreme sounds can be produced with a rather common voice production mechanism -- this is only possible with outstanding muscular fine-control of the singers' vocal instrument."

From Science Daily

“That would be my least favorite pedagogy,” said Linda Espinosa, a professor of education at the University of Missouri and co-chair of the committee who wrote a recent report on preschool curriculum for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.

From Los Angeles Times

Former soldiers are expected to teach the new subject and Russians with a degree in pedagogy - the method and practice of teaching - who return from the war are already being offered free retraining courses to become teachers.

From BBC

He is one of the architects of critical pedagogy and recipient of numerous international awards for this work in education.

From Salon

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

From Los Angeles Times