The aim of this study was to be conceptualized pedagogical tact as the integration of educational theory and practice, by historical study. The contents of this study were explored in the following order of argumentation. First, was analyzed that concept of general tact as musical tact and social tact. And it was argued that the relation between tact in general and pedagogical tact. Second, was analyzed that concept of pedagogical tact on Herbart. Herbart told that tact inserts itself between theory and practice, manifests itself in everydyt life in the process of making instant judgments and quick decisions, is sensitive to the uniqueness of the situation and is the immediate ruler of practice. But Herbart and his followers assumed a more instrumental relation between educational knowledge and practical action and mechanistic concept of the mediating role of tact between theory and practice. Third, was analyzed that concept of pedagogical tact on van Manen. Manen told that tact means the practice of being oriented to others, to be tactful is to touch someone, tact is governed by insight while relying on feeling, tact cannot be planned but rules practice. But it weaken theory\'s importance on practice that he was emphatic on the importance of the practice. In conclusion, the concept of pedagogical tact as the integration of theory and practice was explained that inner side such as acquirement of general theory, sensitivity, empathic understanding, thoughtfulness and external side of practice on the basis of inner side are integrated one.