Pedagogy Glossary Definition

Pedagogy is the theory and practice of teaching and learning, including instructional methods, relationships, assessment and learning environments.

In professional learning work, the term helps connect design decisions to educational purpose rather than content delivery alone.

Pedagogy can apply to adult, higher education, school, and workplace contexts; it should not be merged with andragogy, which specifically emphasizes adult learner characteristics. In U.S. contexts, compare the term with local adult education, workforce, and credential language before treating it as identical.