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pedagogy vs Socratic method

Socratic method vs pedagogy

pedagogy and Socratic method both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pedagogy Yes No No No
Socratic method Yes No No No
As nouns, Socratic method is a hyponym of pedagogy; that is, Socratic method is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pedagogy:
  • pedagogy: the principles and methods of instruction
  • Socratic method: a method of teaching by question and answer; used by Socrates to elicit truths from his students
Other hyponyms of pedagogy include maieutic method.
pedagogy (noun) Socratic method (noun)
the profession of a teacher a method of teaching by question and answer; used by Socrates to elicit truths from his students
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
the principles and methods of instruction
Difference between pedagogy and Socratic method

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