Pedagogy Vs Didactics.pptx

The difference between pedagogy and didactics

1. Pedagogy Vs Didactics

2. Pedagogy ‘ In general terms , pedagogy refers to theories of teaching , curriculum and instruction as well as the ways in which formal teaching and learning in institutional settings such as schools is delivered and planned ’ _ Longman dictionary

3. Pedagogy is the science of teaching and learning . Pedagogy is mainly theoritical . It is concerned with the theories and practices of teaching , Pedagogy is about finding the best suitable practices for a classroom setting,

4. Didactics ‘ Didactics is the science or methodology of teaching and learning , In simple terms , it is the study of how best to educate people in various subjects and how to make the learning process as effective and efficient as possible. It includes understanding how people learn , developing effective teaching strategies , and designing materials and programs to meet the needs of students ’

5. Didactics is all about how to effectively teach language , Didactics focuses on the specific techniques and methods used in the classroom , Didactics is concerned with the design of lessons , the choice of materials and activities , and the assessment of students ’ progress ,

6. Let’s recap

7. PEDAGOGY DIDACTICS It is theoritical . It focuses on the broader , more theoritical aspects of language teaching . It is concerned with why and what to teach . It is practical It focuses on the specific techniques and methods used in the language classroom . It is concerned with how to effectively teach language .

8. In summary Pedagogy provides the theoritical foundation for language teaching while didactics provides the practical tools and techniques for putting those theories into practice.