Study Guide

Objective

You understand the historical development process of youth education as well as the theoretical basis, goals, contents and values governing them.
You understand social pedagogy as a framework for youth education and/or youth work.
You learn to examine youth education as part of a wider societal and cultural framework.
You can identify the national and local structures, actors, outcomes and programmes of youth policy.

Content

Which characteristics play central roles in the history of youth education?
What theoretical premises, values, goals and methods underlie youth education?
How do you approach young people and youth in social pedagogy?
What methods of action does the social-pedagogical framework offer for working with young people?
What are the starting points and objectives of youth policy?
What is the significance of youth policy in youth education?