Introducing the 10 pedagogy approaches
There are many definitions of pedagogy. Perhaps the simplest is 'The science of teaching' (Oxford English Dictionary). However, the term denotes more than just a set of teaching techniques. Pedagogy encompasses:
- what is taught/learned - the content
- how it is taught or learned - approaches to teaching and learning
- why it is taught or learned - the underpinning values, philosophy or rationale.
The three are intertwined and the 'why' will have a strong influence on what is taught or learned and how. Effective teaching and learning can help you understand how and why and the 10 pedagogy approaches work.
Learners and learning at the centre
This pedagogy framework places the learner firmly at the heart of the learning process. It promotes the idea that the learner is a partner in the learning process and that learners should be empowered to determine their own learning.
The concept of the 'expert learner' is central to current developments in personalisation where the learner is described as "an active, motivated partner and not a passive, disengaged recipient" (Department for Education and Skills. 2006. Personalising Further Education: Developing a Vision.)