pedagogy

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

noun, plural ped·a·go·gies.

the function or work of a teacher; teaching.
the art or science of teaching; education; instructional methods.

Origin of pedagogy

First recorded in 1575–85, pedagogy is from the Greek word paidagōgía office of a child's tutor. See pedagogue, -y3

British Dictionary definitions for pedagogy

pedagogy
/ (ˈpɛdəˌɡɒɡɪ, -ˌɡɒdʒɪ, -ˌɡəʊdʒɪ) /

noun

the principles, practice, or profession of teaching