Pedagogical urbanism: formation of educational environment in urban space

Abstract

The article is devoted to a new direction - pedagogical urbanism, which combines educational and urbanistic approaches to study urban space as an educational environment. The introduction of this concept implies rethinking the city not only as a physical place of residence, but also as an active participant of the educational process, especially relevant in the conditions of globalisation and development of megacities. Pedagogical urbanism explores how the urban environment can influence learning, contributing to the formation of the socio-cultural and cognitive experience of city dwellers. This article presents the concept of pedagogical urbanism with an interdisciplinary approach that includes sociocultural, environmental and psychological analyses, as well as project-based learning and digital technologies. Key components of the urban environment, such as cultural and historical sites, public spaces, transport and digital infrastructures that can support and develop informal and formal learning are considered. The study demonstrates the potential of pedagogical urbanism to engage the general public in educational processes, contributing to the formation of ecological and civic thinking among young people. It concludes by emphasising the importance of pedagogical urbanism as a tool for sustainable urban development and the formation of responsible, socially active citizens.