pedagogy

noun, plural ped·a·go·gies.

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

noun

1. the principles, practice, or profession of teaching

n.1580s, from Middle French pédagogie (16c.), from Latin paedagogia, from Greek paidagogia “education, attendance on boys,” from paidagogos “teacher” (see pedagogue).