pedagogy
n. C / Un. the methods and practice of teaching. It describes the different ways teachers help students learn and how they manage a classroom.
n. the method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept. Refers to the strategies, activities, and styles of instruction used to facilitate learning.
The school is known for its innovative pedagogy.
Effective pedagogy requires a teacher to balance direct instruction with opportunities for students to explore topics independently.
The shift toward digital learning environments has forced educators to re-evaluate traditional pedagogy and adopt more interactive, student-centered approaches to knowledge acquisition.
From Middle French pédagogie, from Ancient Greek παιδαγωγία (paidagōgía). By surface analysis, ped- (“child”) + -agogy.
Uncountable when referring to the general field of study; countable when referring to a specific system or set of teaching methods.