This document discusses the concept of pedagogy. It defines pedagogy as the theory and practice of teaching and learning, and how social, political, and psychological factors influence this process. Pedagogy considers the interactions that take place during learning. It also discusses five principles of pedagogy: motivation, exposition, direction of activity, criticism, and inviting imitation. Additionally, it provides a brief history of how pedagogy emerged as an applied science in the late 19th century aimed at guiding the teaching and learning process.