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Introduction to Social Pedagogy (5 cr)

Code: SX00EO95-3024

General information


Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 30.09.2024

Timing

12.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

School of Wellbeing

Campus

Myllypurontie 1

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Social Services

Teachers

  • Elina Savolainen
  • Heli Määttänen

Groups

  • SXH24S2VE
    Sosiaalialan tutkinto-ohjelma, Sosionomi (sosiaaliohjaus), verkkototeutus

Objective

The students will be familiar with the theoretical foundations and the basic concepts of social pedagogy as well as different trends in the field. They will be familiar with the typical characteristics of socio-pedagogical work approach. The students are familiar with the value system, ethical concepts and the principles of professional ethics. The students will understand the importance of critical thinking.

Content

Social pedagogy as a field of science and practice. The roots and the development of social pedagogy. Key concepts and operating principles of social pedagogy. Introduction to ethical thinking and professional ethics in the field of social services.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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Assessment criteria, good (3)

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Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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