Work Orientations of Social Work and Social PedagogyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objectives

Students:
- are aware of the multi-disciplinary and diverse aspects of social services
- can explain the historical development and theoretical traditions of social pedagogy and social work
- are familiar with different approaches to social work and social pedagogy
- understand the significance of social work and social pedagogy in society
- can explain the importance of social pedagogy in early childhood education and social work
- can explain the significance of social pedagogy in client work

Content

- The historical development and theoretical traditions of social work and social pedagogy
- Preventive, rehabilitative, communal, and structural social work
- Pedagogy of the oppressed, socio-cultural motivation
- Social pedagogy in early childhood education, civic education, and social work
- Community, inclusion, dialogue, and functionality as principles of client work