Introduction to Pedagogy and Didactics

What is the main focus of pedagogy?

• Teaching practices and education

• Knowledge-oriented matters

• Instructional design and assessment practices

• Human development and curriculum development

Where did schools begin appearing as early as 597 A.D?

• Greece

• France

• Italy

• England

What does the word 'didactics' mean in the Greek language?

• Art of teaching

• Process of education

• Science of learning

• Method of instruction

What is the main objective of didactics?

• The development of curriculum

• The creation of teaching models

• The study of human development

• The analysis of how teaching leads to learning

What is the definition of pedagogy according to Sar and White (2016)?

• The practice of assessment

• The theory of education

• The process of learning

• The science and art of teaching

What is the main concern of didactics?

• Teaching practices and education

• Instructional design and assessment practices

• Practice-oriented teaching

• Knowledge-oriented matters

What does pedagogy refer to?

• The methods teachers use to teach

• The laws of learning

• The history of education

• The principles of teaching

What is the main difference between pedagogy and didactics according to Tsar and White (2016)?

• Pedagogy focuses on curriculum development, while didactics focuses on assessment practices

• Pedagogy focuses on instructional design, while didactics focuses on human development

• Pedagogy focuses on teaching models, while didactics focuses on student motivation

• Pedagogy focuses on practice-oriented teaching, while didactics is knowledge-oriented

What is the etymology of pedagogy?

• Historically linked to ancient Rome

• Derived from the Greek language

• Originated in the Middle Ages

• Influenced by Asian cultures

What is the main issue of didactics according to the text?

• Identifying the aims of the content

• Creating a learning environment

• Developing teaching techniques

• Understanding student motivation