Pedagogy in Education: More Than a Buzzword

Pedagogy in Education: More Than a Buzzword

What is Pedagogy? According to Merriam-Webster, pedagogy is the “art, science, or profession of teaching; especially: education.” This definition covers many aspects of teaching, but pedagogy really comes down to studying teaching methods. There are many moving parts to pedagogy that include teaching styles, feedback, and assessment. While each teacher has a different pedagogical approach to learning in their classroom, they should consider the most effective means of content delivery based on student needs. Do students need more lectures or individual work time? How do the students in the classroom learn best? These pedagogical questions are at the center of approaching learning for students. Pedagogy in Teaching Pedagogy in education can either be teacher-centered or learner-centered with a low-tech or high-tech approach. Teacher-centered learning focuses on the teacher giving lectures and sharing content through direct instruction. It fixates on the knowledge the teacher has and impar…