UDC 378.013:[005.57:177]:004
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59694/ped_sciences.2026.19.110
STUDENT-CENTERED APPROACH IN HIGHER EDUCATION: SYNTHESIS OF PEDAGOGICAL MASTERY, COMMUNICATION ETHICS, AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES
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KALIUZHKA Nataliia Serhiivna
Doctoral
Candidate at the Department of Educology and
Pedagogical Innovation, PhD in Pedagogy, Associate
Professor, Associate Professor at the Department of
Pedagogy, Theory and Methods of Primary Education,
Hryhorii Skovoroda University in Pereiaslav
ORCID іD: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8404-1923
BEREZHNA Liudmyla Valentynivna
Senior
Lecturer at the Department of Educology and
Pedagogical Innovation, Hryhorii Skovoroda
University in Pereiaslav.
ORCID іD: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2064-544X
Abstract:
The article provides a theoretical justification of the student-centered approach in higher education as a synthesis of pedagogical mastery, ethics of pedagogical communication, and digital technologies. It demonstrates that the modern higher education system operates under rapid sociocultural and technological changes, which necessitate a rethinking of traditional models of teaching. The focus is placed on the student as an active subject of the educational process, capable of selfdevelopment, reflection, and responsible choice of an individual educational trajectory.
The paper analyzes the works of Ukrainian and international scholars who highlight the humanistic foundations of learner-centered education, the role of pedagogical mastery and communication culture, as well as the potential of digital technologies for personalization of learning. It is argued that the effectiveness of the student-centered approach depends on the integration of three key components: the teacher’s ability to design individualized learning paths, the creation of an atmosphere of trust and partnership, and the use of digital tools to support student autonomy.
Special attention is given to contemporary challenges, including wartime realities, digital transformation, and the need to ensure inclusivity of the educational environment. It is emphasized that student-centered learning aligns with international standards of quality assurance in education and contributes to the formation of competitive professionals.
The study concludes that the synthesis of pedagogical mastery, ethics, and digital technologies is a decisive factor in the modernization of higher education in Ukraine. The proposed model of interaction «student – teacher – digital educational environment» can serve as a theoretical basis for further research and practical developments aimed at improving the quality of the educational process and fostering key competencies of learners.
Keywords: student-centered approach; pedagogical mastery; ethics of pedagogical communication; digital technologies; educational environment; personalized learning; modern higher education; competency-based approach; higher education institution.
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