'pedagogy' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'paidagōgia', where 'pais/paidos' meant 'child' and 'agein' meant 'to lead'.

'pedagogy' changed from the Late Latin/Medieval Latin word 'paedagogia' and the Old French 'pédagogie' and eventually became the modern English word 'pedagogy'.

Initially, it meant 'the office or function of a leader of children (often a slave who escorted children to school)', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the art, science, or methods of teaching'.