The collective monograph presents interdisciplinary studies on contemporary challenges in education and psychology. The book explores strategies for fostering students’ autonomous learning, the role of pedagogical communication and rhetorical competence in teachers’ professional development, and the creation of safe educational environments to counter bullying. It unites theoretical reflection with applied solutions relevant to modern educational contexts, emphasising digital technologies, innovative teaching methods, and humanistic values. The authors—Ukrainian and international scholars—propose pedagogical models enhancing motivation, self-management, and communicative culture in higher education. The monograph is addressed to researchers, lecturers, and practitioners interested in modern pedagogical innovation and the psychological foundations of effective learning and teaching.