Social Pedagogy

Students are introduced to the interdisciplinary field of Social Pedagogy and realize its dynamic character, as it evolves in the context of tackling a variety of educational and social problems, shaping strategies that respond to the complexity of phenomena and the complex and fluid social reality. Basic theoretical dimensions, epistemological views and methodological issues are presented and the fundamental values and principles of Social Pedagogy are examined. Emphasis is placed on the connection with the modern school in general and the kindergarten in particular. In this context, research strategies, methodological practices and techniques are presented that support the socio-pedagogical role of the school / kindergarten, to promote learning, prosperity and social inclusion in ways that promote social justice.
Course modules
1. The multidimensional field, the roles and the interdisciplinary character of Social Pedagogy.
2. Basic principles and views, historical development and the modern international reality.
3. Methodological issues and priorities of Social Pedagogy
4. The socio-pedagogical role of the school / kindergarten, the teacher as a social pedagogue
5. Basic research strategies, methodological practices and techniques.
6. Development-evaluation of actions with preventive and / or interventional character in relation to important socio-pedagogical issues that manifest themselves in the school context.