Social Pedagogy: European Perspectives
Explore social pedagogy across Europe. Learn relationship-centered approaches to support well-being and social inclusion.
Explore social pedagogy across Europe. Learn relationship-centered approaches to support well-being and social inclusion.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of social pedagogy across Europe, focusing on a relationship-centered approach to supporting people's learning, well-being, and social inclusion. It covers the development of social pedagogy in different European countries, highlighting both diversity and connections. The curriculum explores key principles and thematic areas of social pedagogical practice, including participatory practice, resource-oriented approaches, creativity, purposeful shared activities, prevention, community education, and social justice. Through case studies and practical examples from various countries, students gain insights into applying social pedagogical concepts in diverse educational and care settings.
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What you'll learn
Understand the core principles and development of social pedagogy across Europe
Analyze participatory practices and their importance in social pedagogical work
Explore resource-oriented approaches in German social pedagogy
Examine the role of creativity in UK social pedagogical practice
Understand the use of purposeful shared activities in Danish social pedagogy
Analyze prevention strategies in Czech social pedagogical work
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There are 9 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of social pedagogy across Europe, providing insights into its principles, practices, and applications in various countries. It begins with an introduction to the core concepts of social pedagogy and its development across Europe. The curriculum then delves into specific themes and approaches used in different European contexts, including participatory practice, resource-oriented work, creativity in social pedagogical practice, purposeful shared activities, prevention strategies, community education, and social justice. Each module focuses on a different country's perspective, offering a rich, diverse understanding of social pedagogy. The course emphasizes practical application, featuring case studies, innovative practice insights, and opportunities for learners to reflect on and apply concepts to their own contexts. By the end of the course, students will have a panoramic view of social pedagogy in Europe and the tools to apply its principles in various educational and care settings.
Course Overview and welcome
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Introduction to Social Pedagogy across Europe and Participatory Practice
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Social Pedagogy in Germany - Resource-Orientated Practice
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Social Pedagogy in the UK – Creativity
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Social Pedagogy in Denmark – Purposeful Shared Activities
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
Social Pedagogy in the Czech Republic – Prevention
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
Social Pedagogy in Spain - Community Education
Module 7 · 2 Hours to complete
Social Pedagogy in Belgium – Social Justice
Module 8 · 1 Hours to complete
Social Pedagogy in a Wider Context
Module 9 · 3 Hours to complete
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Advocate for Social Work and Social Pedagogy at UCLan
Ali Gardner is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), where she teaches various programs, including social work and social pedagogy. She qualified as a social worker in 1993 and has primarily worked with adults with learning disabilities. Over the years, she has developed educational resources and published books focusing on personalization, choice, and control. Ali has also served as the Director of an Advocacy Project for over a decade, working with both children and adults.
Director
Sylvia Holthoff is a German pedagogue with nearly twenty years of experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and special needs. Her diverse career includes roles in outdoor experiential learning, leading a residential care pilot program for young people, and developing a cross-border Polish-German environmental education initiative for individuals with learning disabilities. Sylvia is a qualified outdoor and experiential learning facilitator and systemic counselor. She co-developed and facilitated the first UK social pedagogy course as part of the National Center for Excellence in Residential Child Care pilot project, which led to the founding of ThemPra in 2008 with Gabriel.
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