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Social Pedagogy in the Working Environments of a Bachelor of Social Services (5 cr)

Code: SX00GE02-3002

General information


Enrollment
05.05.2025 - 18.05.2025
Registration for implementation has not started yet.
Timing
11.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Mode of delivery
On-campus
Unit
(2019-2024) School of Wellbeing
Campus
Myllypurontie 1
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
Social Services
Teachers
Seija Mäenpää
Heli Määttänen
Groups
SXH25S2VA
Sosiaalialan tutkinto-ohjelma, Varhaiskasvatuksen sosionomi, monimuoto
Course
SX00GE02
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Objective

Student
- is familiar with the theoretical foundations and basic concepts of social pedagogy
- is aware of the characteristics of a social pedagogical approach
- is familiar with the working environments and orientations of social services professionals
- is familiar with the role and significance of a Bachelor of Social Services (UAS) in different working environments and networks
- is familiar of the value base of social pedagogical work and the ethical principles of the social welfare professions
- understands the importance of critical thinking
- is familiar with the concept of reflection and understands its significance in the work of a Bachelor of Social Services (UAS).

Content

Social pedagogy as a field of science and practice
Key concepts and principles of social pedagogy
Working environments of a Bachelor of Social Services (UAS)
Work orientations in the field of social services
Social pedagogical values and professional ethics in social services
Critical thinking, reflection and significance in the work of a Bachelor of Social Services (UAS)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Framework of assessment is attached in the curriculum's description.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Framework of assessment is attached in the curriculum's description.

Further information

Approved completion of the course is required for Internship 1.

Objective

Student
- is familiar with the theoretical foundations and basic concepts of social pedagogy
- is aware of the characteristics of a social pedagogical approach
- is familiar with the working environments and orientations of social services professionals
- is familiar with the role and significance of a Bachelor of Social Services (UAS) in different working environments and networks
- is familiar of the value base of social pedagogical work and the ethical principles of the social welfare professions
- understands the importance of critical thinking
- is familiar with the concept of reflection and understands its significance in the work of a Bachelor of Social Services (UAS).

Content

Social pedagogy as a field of science and practice
Key concepts and principles of social pedagogy
Working environments of a Bachelor of Social Services (UAS)
Work orientations in the field of social services
Social pedagogical values and professional ethics in social services
Critical thinking, reflection and significance in the work of a Bachelor of Social Services (UAS)

Further information

Approved completion of the course is required for Internship 1.

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