metodika

Metodika is a term used in several languages to denote a framework for selecting, organizing, and applying methods in a given field. It refers to a systematic set of approaches, procedures, and guidelines used to accomplish tasks, conduct teaching, or perform research. The word derives from Greek methodos, meaning path or way, with the suffix -ika, forming a sense of practical science of methods or method application in certain languages.

In education, metodika often denotes a collection of teaching methods and a structured plan guiding how to teach a subject. This includes defined aims, content organization, instructional strategies, assessment principles, and usable resources. In research and professional practice, it can refer to a methodological framework that outlines how to design studies, collect and analyze data, and interpret results.

Differences with methodology: in many languages, metodika emphasizes the practical, classroom- or field-oriented set of methods, while methodology (or metodologia) denotes the broader philosophy and justification of method choices, including epistemological considerations and validation.

Components typically found in a metodika include objectives, content, instructional or operational methods, forms of organization, assessment or evaluation, materials, and ethical considerations. The concept is widely used in education, sports coaching, social work, and applied sciences, often accompanied by manuals or guidelines.

History and usage: the concept gained prominence with formal professionalization of education and applied disciplines in the 20th century and remains regionally diverse in scope and emphasis. See also pedagogy, didactics, methodology, research design.