CultureJuly 17, 2026

pedagogy

PED-uh-goh-jee

Definition

The method, practice, or study of the principles of teaching and instruction.

Etymology

The word originates from the Greek word 'paidagōgos,' which combined 'pais' (child) and 'agōgos' (leader or guide). It originally referred to the slave who accompanied a child to school, eventually evolving into the modern term for the art or science of teaching.

In the news

In this article, the director of the Bauhaus Museum emphasizes that pedagogy played a fundamental role in the school's historical significance, highlighting that the institution was fundamentally about teaching and innovative interaction.

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