Gutiérrez (2001:15) defines didactics as: "The science which studies the teaching-learning phenomena as prescriptive aspects of an efficient methodology."

Meyer, M.A., (2007) States that: Didactics refers to the science of teaching (in relation to aims, subject matter, methods, and frameworks) within a specific field.

environment? Consider how you could adapt your teaching to address the different needs

and learning styles of your students.

We use the term "didactics" to describe the "science or art of teaching", which covers the whole range of activities (instructional design, teaching models, assessment practices, human deviopment and curriculum development).

The process of teaching involves the teacher who gives instructions, commands, delivers content, and provides necessary information. This process also involves motivating the students to develop an interest towards the subject and to keep them involved during the different steps of the teaching learning process, through constructive interaction between the students and their teachers.

• Pedagogy

• Knowledge-oriented

• A distancing and theorizing process

• Main objective: the analysis of how teaching leads to learning

• Draws on various contributive sciences.

Covers both SLA and foreign language education

Pedagogy

• Practice-oriented

• A practical process

• Main focus: teaching practices and education

• Draw on didactic research = an applied component of didactics

• Covers actors, curricula, content, context, and objectives.

o   Balance theory (didactics) and practice (pedagogy) is essential for creating an effective learning environment.

o   Continuous learning and reflection are crucial for professional growth as an educator.