Socio-pedagogical Work among Children and FamiliesLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: SO20SOP4
Credits
5 op
Objective
The student
- can apply the social principles of social pedagogy in work among children and families
- is able to plan, implement and evaluate social pedagogical activities with groups of children
- has knowledge of living conditions of children and families, as well as their resources and need for support in everyday life
- can support development and promote participation among children and families by applying resource-enhancing methods
Content
- Application of social pedagogical theories in work with children of early childhood and school-aged children and with their parents
- The child and childhood
- Childcare orientation, a child’s perspective and perspective of children
- Parenting and family
- Early attachment
- Resources and challenges in the family life of the children
- Preventive family work
- Child and family law
- Service forms for children and families
- Systemic orientation
- Participation-encouraging ways of working
- Resource-enhancing working methods
- Planning, implementation and evaluation of child or family activities
Qualifications
No preliminary requirements