Social pedagogy as an educational frameworkLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You can demonstrate your familiarity with the history and theory of social pedagogy. You can describe social pedagogy as a practice with a specific function in society. You can reflect the aims and target groups of different kinds of projects through social pedagogical concepts and points of view.

Content

What are the origins of social pedagogy? What is the function of social pedagogy in society? What kind of target groups and aims does social pedagogy have?

Assessment criteria, good (3)

a. You can use the concepts of social pedagogy systematically. b. You can find information in the key sources of social pedagogy. c. You can identify the overall practices of social pedagogy in the context of youth work.