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School pedagogy is a thematic field of
pedagogy Pedagogy (), most commonly understood as the approach to teaching, is the theory and practice of learning, and how this process influences, and is influenced by, the social, political, and psychological development of learners. Pedagogy, taken ...
( educational sciences). As a scientific field, school pedagogy deals at a theoretical and practical level with the development and interaction of scientific concepts related to the organization of school life and teaching. School pedagogy, as a field related to the functions mentioned above, was initially introduced in
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and later spread to other European countries.


Overview

School pedagogy is a field of study that explores the methods and strategies employed in
teaching Teaching is the practice implemented by a ''teacher'' aimed at transmitting skills (knowledge, know-how, and interpersonal skills) to a learner, a student, or any other audience in the of an educational institution. Teaching is closely related ...
and
learning Learning is the process of acquiring new understanding, knowledge, behaviors, skills, value (personal and cultural), values, Attitude (psychology), attitudes, and preferences. The ability to learn is possessed by humans, non-human animals, and ...
within a school setting. It encompasses the research, development, and evaluation of teaching practices, assessing their effectiveness and impact on student development. This branch of pedagogy considers various dimensions of the teaching and learning process, including both theoretical and practical approaches. It encompasses classroom organization, the use of instructional materials, integration of technologies, the cultivation of teacher-student relationships, and the assessment of learning outcomes. A comprehensive understanding of school pedagogy and its research themes is only possible within the context of general pedagogy as a science of education and upbringing, since this scientific discipline is relatively new (compared to philosophy and medicine, for example). It experienced its initial affirmation only in the 19th century and achieved rapid expansion only after the
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, particularly in the 1970s. School pedagogy as a scientific discipline is primarily interconnected with the pedagogical sciences, especially didactics, general pedagogy, comparative pedagogy, the history of education and pedagogy, and the methodology of pedagogical research. It also has strong connections with psychology (
school psychology School psychology is a field that applies principles from educational psychology, developmental psychology, clinical psychology, community psychology, and behavior analysis to meet the learning and behavioral health needs of children and ado ...
), sociology (
sociology of education The sociology of education is the study of how public institutions and individual experiences affect education and its outcomes. It is mostly concerned with the public schooling systems of modern industrial societies, including the expansion of ...
), philosophy (
philosophy of education The philosophy of education is the branch of applied philosophy that investigates the nature of education as well as its aims and problems. It also examines the concepts and presuppositions of education theories. It is an interdisciplinary fiel ...
), and
logic Logic is the study of correct reasoning. It includes both formal and informal logic. Formal logic is the study of deductively valid inferences or logical truths. It examines how conclusions follow from premises based on the structure o ...
. The primary goal of school pedagogy is to ensure high-quality teaching and learning processes, fostering the development of students' intellectual, emotional, and social abilities. It actively engages in assessing changes in students' needs and adapts
teaching method A teaching method is a set of principles and methods used by teachers to enable student learning. These strategies are determined partly by the subject matter to be taught, partly by the relative expertise of the learners, and partly by constrai ...
s and strategies accordingly. School pedagogy is dynamic, continuously evolving to embrace new developments in education and incorporating technology and innovative teaching practices. It acknowledges the multifaceted role of the teacher as an organizer, leader, and motivator in the learning process, while also recognizing students as active participants in their own learning. Aligned with the
philosophy of education The philosophy of education is the branch of applied philosophy that investigates the nature of education as well as its aims and problems. It also examines the concepts and presuppositions of education theories. It is an interdisciplinary fiel ...
, school pedagogy promotes values such as curiosity, creativity, lifelong learning skills, cooperation, and mutual understanding among students. Its overarching aim is to empower students to develop self-awareness as learners and to be equipped to support the development and success of their future students. This comprehensive approach ensures a holistic and effective educational experience within the school environment.Hans Jürgen Apel, Werner Sacher (Hrsg.): ''Studienbuch Schulpädagogik''. 2. Auflage. Klinkhardt Verlag, Bad Heilbrunn/Obb. 2005.


See also

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School A school is the educational institution (and, in the case of in-person learning, the Educational architecture, building) designed to provide learning environments for the teaching of students, usually under the direction of teachers. Most co ...
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Pedagogy Pedagogy (), most commonly understood as the approach to teaching, is the theory and practice of learning, and how this process influences, and is influenced by, the social, political, and psychological development of learners. Pedagogy, taken ...
* Antipedagogy *
Critical pedagogy Critical pedagogy is a philosophy of education and social movement that developed and applied concepts from critical theory and related traditions to the field of education and the study of culture. It insists that issues of social justice and de ...


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External links

* https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/school-pedagogy * https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-94-6091-811-7_4 School pedagogy School terminology Pedagogical disciplines