pedagogy

(noun) the principles and methods of instruction. Synonyms: teaching method, pedagogics.

(noun) the profession of a teacher. Synonyms: teaching, instruction. Examples: "He prepared for teaching while still in college." "Pedagogy is recognized as an important profession."

(noun) the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill. Synonyms: education, instruction, teaching, didactics, educational activity. Examples: "He received no formal education." "Our instruction was carefully programmed." "Good classroom teaching is seldom rewarded."