Social Pedagogy in Social Services Environments (5cr)

Objective

The 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) • is proficient in professional terminology in social services as well as expressions used in social pedagogical work iin English and Finnish.

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) • General Finnish vocabulary and key concepts used in social pedagogical work

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. The Work of a Social Services Professional and the Everyday Life of the Client. For students with Finnish as a second language, completing the course requires participation in the Finnish for Social Services instruction, which lasts the entire semester.