Social pedagogy and community workLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: YP00ER01
Credits
5 op
Objective
You recognize the importance and potential of social pedagogy in today's society especially in the theoretical background of sustainable development.
You recognize the values and targets of the ecosocial approach and you know how to act according to them.
You are able to utilize community work in the various working environments of a community educator.
You can promote the wellbeing of people in the framework of social pedagogy.
Content
What is social pedagogy and what is its significance and potential in today's society?
What does the ecosocial approach mean and what values and principles does it contain?
What is community work as a working method and how can it be utilized in community educators' working environments?
How can social pedagogy contribute to people's participation and wellbeing?
Enrollment
08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024
Timing
28.10.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
RDI portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Civic Activities and Youth Work
Teachers
- Sari Miettinen
Teacher in charge
Sari Miettinen
Groups
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YPMI23KPCivic Activities and Youth Work, full-time studies
Objective
You recognize the importance and potential of social pedagogy in today's society especially in the theoretical background of sustainable development.
You recognize the values and targets of the ecosocial approach and you know how to act according to them.
You are able to utilize community work in the various working environments of a community educator.
You can promote the wellbeing of people in the framework of social pedagogy.
Content
What is social pedagogy and what is its significance and potential in today's society?
What does the ecosocial approach mean and what values and principles does it contain?
What is community work as a working method and how can it be utilized in community educators' working environments?
How can social pedagogy contribute to people's participation and wellbeing?
Evaluation scale
1-5