Question

Fill in the blank by choosing the most appropriate option:
The method and practice of teaching is called _____.
a- Paediatrics
b- Pedagogy
c- Training
d- Philately

Answer 1

Hint: The study of methods and practice of teaching is known as Pedagogy. It involves the study of the method of passing knowledge and skills to the students.

Complete answer:
The word, ‘pedagogy’ has been derived from the Greek word- Paidagōgos.
We know the meaning and the origin of the word, ‘pedagogy’. Now, let’s look at its usage-
For example- Our school has the most advanced pedagogy. Here, we can understand that X and Y’s school has the most advanced methods and practise of teaching.
Let’s examine the meaning of the given options-
Option a- ‘paediatrics’ refers to a branch of medicine that treats children. For example- I took my child to a paediatric. ‘Paediatric’ is different in meaning to the given context. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Option b- ‘pedagogy’ refers to the methods and practise of teaching. ‘Pedagogy’ is similar in meaning to the given context. Hence, it is the correct option.
Option c- ‘Training’ refers to instructing or teaching someone. For example- She’s training her sister for the event. ‘Training’ is different in meaning to the given context. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Option d- ‘philately’ refers to the action of studying postage stamps. ‘Philately’ is different in meaning to the given context. Hence, it is an incorrect option. The correct answer is Option ‘b’.

Note:
Some synonyms for ‘pedagogy’ are; learnedness, coaching, teaching, etc while some antonyms for ‘pedagogy’ are; ignorance, destruction, neglect, etc.