Introduction to Social Pedagogy and Childhood as Cultural Phenomena (5 cr)
Code: SO00CA74-3003
General information
- Enrollment
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03.08.2025 - 01.09.2025
Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
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02.09.2025 - 16.12.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 1 cr
- Virtual portion
- 4 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Unit
- Sote
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Degree programmes
- Bachelor Degree Programme in Social Services
Realization has 2 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 16 h 0 min.
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Fri 12.09.2025 time 08:00 - 16:00 (8 h 0 min) |
Johdatus sosiaalipedagogiikkaan ja lapsuuteen kulttuurisena ilmiönä SO00CA74-3003 |
TA21L149
TA21L149
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Thu 18.09.2025 time 08:00 - 16:00 (8 h 0 min) |
Johdatus sosiaalipedagogiikkaan ja lapsuuteen kulttuurisena ilmiönä SO00CA74-3003 |
Kuusamon lukio
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Objective
The students will understand the basics of social pedagogy as well as key concepts. They will understand the importance of different stages of human life and culture for growth; They will know the formal and non-formal structures of learning and growth and their significance for good growth; different working methods that empower the client and inspire a sense of community; social pedagogical orientation in social services work and early childhood education and as part of the work and induction of a social services professional.
Other recommended studies: to be discussed with the study counsellor in the personal study plan review
Content
Formal and non-formal learning, social interaction, community, culture and education, inclusion, childhood and youth in life stages, working methods and social pedagogical activities activating individuals and groups, socio-cultural inspiration, small group pedagogy
Location and time
A student can choose to attend in-person instruction in either Kajaani or Kuusamo.
The in-person days are (attendance is part of the course completion):
Kajaani: September 12, 2024, from 8 AM to 4 PM, Nature hike with method exercises (arrival and equipment instructions will be specified closer to the date). If you have mobility restrictions, please contact the teacher in advance.
Kuusamo: September 18, 2024, from 8 AM to 4 PM, Nature hike with method exercises (arrival and equipment instructions will be specified closer to the date). If you have mobility restrictions, please contact the teacher in advance.
Materials
Required literature: Sosiaalipedagogiikka - kohti inhimillisempää yhteiskuntaa (Elina Nivala & Sanna Ryynänen 2022, ISBN 978- 952-345-013-4)
Editions from other years are also acceptable.
Teaching methods
In-person lessons: approx. 8 hours
Online studies: Various short assignments, a project related to social pedagogical activities as a pair/group task (assessment 0-5).
The course assignments can be completed independently during the summer. In-person lessons will be held in the fall.
Employer connections
The final project of the course is carried out in collaboration with a professional client.
Student workload
The course scope is 135 hours, equivalent to 5 ECTS credits.
Content scheduling
The course opens for independent study on June 1st.
Course completion focuses on early autumn, and the final project submission is on October 6, 2025.
Further information
The course covers the entire lifespan and is suitable as orientation studies for many different specializations. The final project should be related to your own specialization.
The course can also be freely chosen if your specialization is otherwise already full.
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment methods and criteria
The final project of the course is graded on a scale of 0-5.
The practical exercises/mandatory in-person lessons are assessed as pass/fail.
Independent assignments must be completed.
Further information
The course involves 135 hours of study.
10 hours of contact teaching: practical training / simulations / project
Online studies: various short tasks, individual assignment (assessment 0-5) and
team project linked to social pedagogy (assessment 0-5).
Course assignments can be completed independently already during the summer. In the fall, there are classroom lessons.
Literature: Sosiaalipedagogiikka - kohti inhimillisempää yhteiskuntaa (Elina Nivala & Sanna Ryynänen 2022, ISBN 978- 952-345-013-4)
Literature to be announced
Assessment: 0-5
Objective
The students will understand the basics of social pedagogy as well as key concepts. They will understand the importance of different stages of human life and culture for growth; They will know the formal and non-formal structures of learning and growth and their significance for good growth; different working methods that empower the client and inspire a sense of community; social pedagogical orientation in social services work and early childhood education and as part of the work and induction of a social services professional.
Other recommended studies: to be discussed with the study counsellor in the personal study plan review
Content
Formal and non-formal learning, social interaction, community, culture and education, inclusion, childhood and youth in life stages, working methods and social pedagogical activities activating individuals and groups, socio-cultural inspiration, small group pedagogy