Introduction: pedagogy, didactics and methodology

Pedagogy, methodology, and didactics in the higher education environment complement one another in shaping a high-quality and stimulating educational process. Pedagogy provides a foundational understanding of educational goals and the broader social context in which higher education takes place. Didactics, as the theory of teaching and learning, focuses on the planning, organization, and implementation of instruction, as well as on the development of strategies that shift teaching from traditional, teacher-centered models toward student-centered approaches. Methodology connects general didactic principles with the specific characteristics of individual disciplines, offering concrete pathways for knowledge transfer, competence development, and the formation of academic skills. Within higher education, methodology thus functions as a mediator between theoretical frameworks and concrete teaching practices.