Pedagogy is the study of instructing and preparing individuals, particularly in academic settings. It addresses a variety of topics, including as teaching methods, educational psychology, evaluation, and feedback, and heavily draws on that field of study. The objectives of education and the most effective strategies for achieving them are also examined by pedagogy.

Pedagogy aims to answer questions like: What are the newest and most effective teaching techniques, what are the best educational systems doing differently around the world, how to engage and keep students' curiosity throughout the curriculum and how can new technology be incorporated into lesson planning and the classroom.  

A typical curriculum includes topics like Human development, diversity in youth care, critical perspectives in education, research methodologies, pedagogy in practise, intercultural education, curriculum development, assessment and evaluation, ethics, teaching and supervision, and so on and as each student brings their own perspectives, strengths, skills, and personal experiences to the classroom, pedagogy educates its students on social skills and cultural norms. With each new job they are given, pedagogy instils in students the skills necessary for critical thinking and sparked creativity.

Study levels:

Offered by different colleges and universities at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels, a degree programme in Pedagogy can be obtained under the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pedagogy
• Bachelors in Pedagogy of Primary and Preschool Education
• Bachelors of Education
• Bachelors in Pedagogy in General Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Child Pedagogy
• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Social Pedagogy
• Bachelor of Science In Educational Studies
• Masters in Teaching and Learning
• Masters in Pedagogy and Teaching for Sustainability
• Masters in Psych pedagogy
• Master of Arts in Art, Education, and Community Practice
• Masters in Montessori Pedagogy
• Masters of Education in Digital Pedagogy
• Masters in Systemic Pedagogy
• Master of Arts in Resocialization Pedagogy with Crisis Intervention
• Doctor of Philosophy in Pedagogy
• Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
• Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Assessment
• Doctor of Philosophy in Education
• Doctor of Philosophy in General Pedagogy, Social Pedagogy, General Education and Subject Didactics

Specialisations:

In general, there are four basic pedagogical approaches: constructivism (student-centred), social constructivism (teacher-guided, but student-centred), behaviourism (teacher-centred), and liberationism (democracy-focused, with a focus on student voice) and the different areas of specialisation offered under these include:

• Assessment Science
• Coaching
• Data Analysis
• Diversity Studies
• Educational Innovation
• Anthropology of Education
• Culture and Education in Present-Day Society
• Learning Strategies
• Development Psychology
• Social Pedagogy
• Comparative Education
• Educational Measurement
• Organizational Training
• Intercultural Pedagogy
• Family Pedagogy
• Child Development and Pedagogy

Employability:

Graduates with a pedagogy degree have strong interpersonal skills that employers need which leaves them with a wide range of professional options. Graduates with a degree in Pedagogy may work in educational institutions like colleges and universities more than often, graduates have found work as curriculum developers, education policy analysts, or elementary or secondary teachers. A teacher can work in a variety of settings, including retirement communities, jails, orphanages, and human resource management.

Popular job titles include:

• Instructor
• Tutor
• Curriculum Developer
• Analyst of Education Policies
• Program Developer
• Teacher in Childcare Centres
• Social Worker
• Community Education Officer
• Academic Librarian
• Career Adviser
• Education Administrator
• Human Resource Manager
• Publisher
• Student Activities Coordinator
• Think Tank Associate
• Online Tutor