Pedagogija

The comprehensive work Pedagogija (Pedagogy), published under the editorship of the prominent Croatian educator and university professor Dr. Pero Šimleša (by Školska knjiga), stands as one of the most significant and influential lexicographical and textbook achievements in the history of Croatian pedagogy. The book is conceived as a comprehensive guide to the theoretical, methodological, and practical foundations of upbringing and education, intended for students of teacher training faculties, teachers, preschool educators, and professional associates. The work’s structure covers key areas of pedagogical science: from general pedagogy, the history of pedagogy, and the methodology of pedagogical research to didactics, school pedagogy, and the theory of upbringing. Special attention is paid to the goals and objectives of upbringing, the principles governing the educational process, the psychological and pedagogical dimensions of child development, and the principles of curriculum and syllabus design. Although created in the second half of the 20th century within a specific social and historical context, the work is distinguished by exceptional systematic organization, terminological precision, and a high level of scholarship. For decades, it served as a fundamental textbook at higher education institutions and shaped generations of Croatian educators and teaching professionals.