On the Essence of the Concepts “Folk Pedagogy” and “Ethnopedagogy”

Folk pedagogy is presented as an ancient, experience-based system transmitted orally through customs, folklore, and moral teachings. It reflects the collective pedagogical knowledge of a people shaped by their lifestyle, faith, and traditions. In contrast, ethnopedagogy, introduced by Gennadi Volkov, is a scientific field that analyzes and systematizes the educational experience of ethnic groups. It interprets and adapts the values of folk pedagogy to contemporary education, emphasizing the preservation of cultural identity within modern pedagogical processes. The study concludes that folk pedagogy is empirical, traditional, and oral, while ethnopedagogy is research-oriented, structured, and theoretical. Both complement each other and play crucial roles in maintaining national heritage and enriching modern educational practices through cultural wisdom.