Basics and approaches of social pedagogyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objectives

Students
- become familiar with social pedagogy as a scientific disciple and work approach
- know the basic concepts of social pedagogy and are capable of analysing social problems on the basis of theoretical knowledge
- are capable of using work methods that promote participation and involvement both in group and individual counselling
- understand the principles of dialogue and improve their interactive skills

Content

Type of course
Compulsory

Level of course
Professional studies

Objective of course
Students
- become familiar with social pedagogy as a scientific disciple and work approach
- are capable of analysing social problems on the basis of theoretical knowledge
- are familiar with the mechanims of social exclusion and are capable of preventing an individual's social exclusion
- are capable of using work methods that promote participation and involvement both in group and individual counselling
- recognise children, adolescents and families at risk and are capable of supporting individuals and communities in helping themselves
- understand the principles of dialogue and improve their interactive skills

Course contents
- social pedagogical work approach
- central concepts of social pedagogy
- practical applications of social pedagogy
- every day life as a starting point to social pedagogical work
- theory and practice of social cultural stimulation
- social pedagogical work methods

Teaching methods
Lectures, exercises, independent assignments

Assessment methods
Exams, assignments

Prerequisites
First year studies

Required reading
Hämäläinen Juha: Johdatus sosiaalipedagogiikkaan. Kuopion yliopiston koulutus ja kehittämiskeskuksen opetusjulkaisu.
Kurki Leena: Sosiokulttuurinen innostaminen. Vastapaino 2000 tai 3.painos 2006.
Freire,P.: Sorrettujen pedagogiikka.Vastapaino 2004.
Madseenin kukasta toiminnan tulppaaniksi. (toim. Ranne,K ym .) Satakunnan amk julkaisu 2005.

Name of lecturers
Raija Yliniemi and Tapio Salomäki

Year of study
2nd year

Period
1

Language of instruction
Finnish