pedagogy meaning and definition

PEDAGOGY noun

Definition of pedagogy (noun)

1. the principles and methods of instruction
   • synonyms: pedagogics, teaching method
2. the profession of a teacher
   • "he prepared for teaching while still in college"; "pedagogy is recognized as an important profession"
   • synonyms: instruction, teaching
3. the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
   • "he received no formal education"; "our instruction was carefully programmed"; "good classroom teaching is seldom rewarded"
   • synonyms: didactics, education, educational activity, instruction, teaching