Introduction to Social Pedagogy (2 cr)
Code: SX00FK68-3001
General information
Enrollment
17.10.2023 - 15.11.2023
Timing
16.11.2023 - 08.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
School of Wellbeing
Campus
Myllypurontie 1
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 20
Degree programmes
- Social Services
Teachers
- Heli Määttänen
Teacher in charge
Heli Määttänen
Objective
The student knows the theoretical bases of social pedagogy, different trends and recognizes the goals of social pedagogy work.
Content
In this course, you`ll learn how social pedagogy can relate to the everyday life of individuals and communities. You will get to know the bases and goals of social pedagogy work, the development of social pedagogy in different social models and in present-day Finland.
- Social pedagogy as a field of science and practice
- Development of social pedagogy
Location and time
Online studies 16.11.-8.12.2023
Assignments are to be returned in written form to Moodle work space by the end of the course, 8.12.2023
Materials
Elina Nivala & Sanna Ryynänen 2019: Sosiaalipedagogiikka Kohti inhimillisempää yhteiskuntaa. Also available as an e-book and from several audiobook applications. As study material where applicable.
Other material is distributed in the beginning the study period in Moodle.
Teaching methods
In this course, you'll learn how social pedagogy can relate to the everyday life of individuals and communities. You will get to know the bases and goals of social pedagogy work, the development of social pedagogy in different social models and in present-day Finland.
The student participates in online lectures. The student familiarizes themselves with two articles shared in Moodle and completes the related learning tasks.
The student gets to know operating environments that utilize the social pedagogic approach through blog posts and websites chosen by the teacher. Based on the articles, the student participates in an online discussion with other students taking the course.
Some of the assignments are completed using Moodle tools, the written assignment related to the articles is returned as a pdf. file to Moodle by 8 December 2023.
Employer connections
-
Exam schedules
No exam
International connections
-
Completion alternatives
-
Student workload
2ect=54h
Further information
The student participates in online lectures. The student familiarizes themselves with two articles shared in Moodle and completes the related learning tasks.
The student gets to know operating environments that utilize the social pedagogic approach through blog posts and websites chosen by the teacher. Based on the articles, the student participates in an online discussion with other students taking the course.
Some of the assignments are completed using Moodle tools, the written assignment related to the articles as a pdf. to Moodle by 8 December 2023.
Evaluation scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Assessment methods and criteria
The student knows the general and special tasks of social pedagogy and understands their social significance in people's everyday lives and environments.
The student uses the given material, participates in all sections of the assignments and returns the assignments according to the schedule.