scholarly journals Social Pedagogy as a Scientific Discipline, a Branch of Academic Studies, and a Field of Professional Practice

2019 ◽  
pp. 17-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jüha Hämäläinen
Keyword(s):  
Professional Practice ◽  
Scientific Discipline ◽  
Social Pedagogy

scholarly journals Informal Education Pedagogy Transcendence from the ‘Academy’ to Society in the Current and Post COVID Environment

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Ian David Jones ◽  
Geraldine Brady
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Informal Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Teaching Methodology ◽  
Primary Method ◽  
Social Pedagogy ◽  
Practice Approach

The purpose of this paper is to consider the following two notions; (1) that the use of ‘informal education pedagogies’ within teaching and learning in the ‘academy’ can both support the learning process within the ‘classroom’ but also transcend to society via students; and (2) that synergies exist between informal education and social pedagogical concepts. The discussions are situated from the perspective of an experienced practitioner and academic who is currently teaching youth related degree courses within a Higher Education Institution. This experiential learning has informed knowledge acquisition, understanding and skills application from professional practice to the teaching environment. An experiential learning perspective will be the primary method adopted; the value of this paper lies in its potential to re-affirm that degree courses which embed a ‘practice the practice’ approach in their teaching methodology support the embedding of core values of the said discipline. The paper argues that the ethically value-based principles and practice of informal education pedagogy, and social pedagogy, are relevant for the current and post COVID-19 pandemic environment.

The emerging concepts of participation and belonging in social pedagogy

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-33
Author(s):  
Martin Molin
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
Working Life ◽  
Institutional Practice ◽  
Social Pedagogy ◽  
The Social ◽  
Categorical Group ◽  
Disability Research

During the last few decades, the concepts of participation and belonging has frequently been used within the social welfare field in general, and within the field of disability research specifically. Additionally, in Scandinavia the concept of participation has become increasingly used in social work and social pedagogy programmes at universities. However, there’s rather little known about how participation can be understood and related to social pedagogy, since the concept has a broad range of meanings, e.g. a sense of belonging. This paper aims to identify and discuss understandings of participation and belonging with relevance for social work and social pedagogy. Empirical illustrations have been gathered with ethnographical methods and analysed in accordance with an interpretive tradition. It is argued that the concept of participation can be attributed to different meanings in different ideological, theoretical, and institutional practice contexts (e.g. schools that offer special needs programmes, the transition to working life, online social networking). Consequently, it’s a challenge to provide adequate definitions of the concept. The inference drawn is that the aspect of belonging as it relates to social participation can be attributed to its particular importance for social pedagogy. An implication for professional practice is the need to pay attention to alternative identifications that are not based on notions of a stable, constant sense of belonging to a categorical group.

Social Pedagogy: What Questions Can We Ask About Its Value and Effectiveness?

2011 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 187-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire Cameron
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Children And Families ◽  
Public Care ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Social Pedagogy ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Cross National

Social pedagogy is a field of professional practice associated with the care and education of young children, support of young people, and with family support that has an established place in many continental European countries. It has attracted attention in the United Kingdom (UK) for its potential relevance to the policy ambition of improving the generally poor educational and social outcomes for young people in public care. In this article, I discuss some issues arising from the task of establishing the value, or effectiveness, of the social pedagogic approach. Using findings from cross-national studies, I argue that there are various problems with measuring the ‘effectiveness’ of social pedagogy, but that in countries where social pedagogy is well established and supported by a policy and cultural context, its role in supporting children and families is highly valued. I conclude by considering some implications for the introduction of social pedagogy into the UK.

scholarly journals Ideały społeczno-wychowawcze z perspektywy pedagogiki społecznej i władzy politycznej

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-31
Author(s):  
Tadeusz Pilch
Keyword(s):  
Common Good ◽  
Civil Liberties ◽  
Scientific Discipline ◽  
The Public ◽  
Social Pedagogy ◽  
Destructive Action ◽  
The Common ◽  
The Government ◽  
Humanitarian Values ◽  
Material Conditions

The aim of this article is to show the contradiction between establishing social pedagogy as a scientific discipline and equipping the humans, especially youth, with a system of humanitarian values and at the same time, initiating practical activities aimed at improving the material conditions of life. The opposite of these humanistic aspirations of the scientific discipline is the destructive action of political power based on malicious intentions, subordinating to its power, often authoritarian, the life and behaviors of citizens. The government rejects his vocation to serve the common good and the country’s develop- ment; and focuses on dominating all manifestations of collective and individual life. This striving for power reduces civil liberties and rights, divide society into hostile interest groups, and lead to abuse of violence and economic crisis. An additional nuisance for the society is the drastic neglect of social welfare, the disorganization of the infrastructure serving the public and the general disorganization of collective life. In this form, power can only be abolished.

Methodological Specification of Social Pedagogy as a Scientific Discipline

2022 ◽  
pp. 47-67
Author(s):  
Nkopodi Nkopodi
Keyword(s):  
Research Methods ◽  
Scientific Discipline ◽  
Research Methodologies ◽  
Social Pedagogy

Social pedagogy as a discipline is known in different countries. However, interpretations of this discipline vary in different countries. As a result of different interpretation of the discipline, the discipline itself is seen from different perspectives, leading to different methodologies of investigating problems related to social pedagogy. The literature by researchers from different countries indicates how the interpretations differ, resulting in different research approaches. Implications of the different approaches on research are being investigated. This chapter makes the reader aware of these differences and how they emanate. Discussions which follow lead to justifications and guidance of research methodologies suitable for social pedagogy. Drawing on the different perspectives, this chapter explains different research methodologies and expands knowledge understanding of the field of social pedagogy as well as suitable research methods for this discipline and how they can be applied.

La cosmetología: proyección de un código de ética para su práctica

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirella Adum Lípari ◽  
Roxana Katiuska Romero Intriago
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Code Of Ethics ◽  
Skin Pigmentation ◽  
Scientific Discipline ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
Field Methodology ◽  
The University ◽  
Procedural Basis

La aplicación de la práctica cosmetológica médica amplia cada día su campo como disciplina científica, que tiene como fundamentos el estado de salud, condiciones médicas de la piel, pigmentación y alergias, además del tratamiento rutinario de higiene y belleza. La inexistencia de un código de ética que regule la conducta de los cosmetólogos en la práctica profesional fue la problemática fundamental para la puesta en marcha de este estudio, cuya finalidad fue elaborar un proyecto de código de ética para los cosmetólogos ecuatorianos y establecer los principios en los que se fundamenta el ejercicio de esa profesión. La investigación formó parte de un proyecto donde se utilizó como instrumento fundamental la metodología de campo, aplicando la investigación bibliográfica, descriptiva, con los métodos: inductivo, deductivo, descriptivo, científico y analítico- sintético. En el artículo, cuyo campo investigativo fue la Universidad San Gregorio de Portoviejo, Ecuador, se concluyó sobre la importancia de la aplicación de la ética para el tratamiento y cuidado de la piel. Se concluyó además, que la elaboración del proyecto de código de ética cumple con las bases procedimentales para que los profesionales en cosmetología ejerzan de forma más segura su práctica profesional.  Palabras clave: Cosmetología, ética, normas, principios, valores   Abstract  The implementation of the medical cosmetology practice every day is taking the field as scientific discipline, whose foundations lies on health status, medical conditions of the skin, pigmentation and allergies, in addition to routine hygiene and beauty treatment. The absence of a code of ethics governing the conduct of cosmetologists in professional practice was essential for the application of this study problem, whose purpose was to develop a code of ethics for Ecuadorian cosmetologists as well as to establish the principles on which the exercise of that profession is based. The research was part of a project that used as a key instrument the field methodology, using bibliography, descriptions, applying the   research methods as the inductive, the deductive, descriptive ones, and the scientific and analytic-synthetic ones were also of great importance. In the article, whose research field was the University of San Gregorio de Portoviejo, Ecuador, concluded on the importance of applying ethics to treatment and skin care. It was further concluded that the preparation of the draft code of ethics complies with the procedural basis for cosmetology professionals in the exercise their professional practice.   Keywords: Cosmetology, ethics, norms, principles, values

scholarly journals Social pedagogy, social education and social work in Spain: Convergent paths

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xavier Úcar
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Social Education ◽  
Initial Training ◽  
Professional Affiliation ◽  
Social Pedagogy ◽  
Educational Relationships ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Professional Intervention

The rise of social pedagogy in recent years has led to a revival of discourses and practices in the fields of social work and pedagogy. Both fields have seen a renewed way of interpreting social and educational relationships and professional practice. This, in turn, has resulted in ongoing analysis and debate regarding the academic and professional affiliation of social pedagogy in recent decades. The aim of this article is to provide an outline of how these disciplines and practices have evolved in Spain. This study adopts a comparative perspective to present a descriptive analysis of the history, training and areas of professional intervention of social pedagogy, social education and social work. The first section discusses the complexity of the relationships between them. In the following two sections, the historical evolution of these disciplines is analysed, highlighting their fundamental milestones. This is followed by a comparison of their respective professional profiles and initial training. The next section then reveals shared professional intervention areas and those that are specific to each professional practice. By way of conclusion, a critical reflection is provided on the way in which the relationship between social pedagogy and social work is usually approached, and also the positioning of the relationship between these disciplines and practices.

scholarly journals The dilemma of the academic industrial psychologist

1977 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Orpen
Keyword(s):  
Professional Practice ◽  
Scientific Discipline ◽  
Industrial Psychology ◽  
Academic Scientist ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The University ◽  
Dual Allegiance

The university industrial psychologist is often faced with a conflict between his roles as an 'academic scientist' and as a 'professional technician'. It is argued that this problem of 'dual allegiance' can be resolved to a large extent if the industrial psychologist: (i) reminds himself (and his students) that industrial psychology is not a special discipline on its own, but is an integral part of psychology-in-general, (ii) does not view his subject as just a mirror of professional practice, (iii) has regard for his subject as a scientific discipline, and not just as a useful tool for management, and (iv) convinces practitioners of the value of the subject in a variety of areas, ranging from testing to consumer behaviour.OpsommingDie bedryfsielkundige aan die universiteit kom dikwels te staan voor 'n konflik tussen sy rol as "akademiese wetenskaplike" en "professionele tegnikus". Dit word beweer dat hierdie probleem van "tweeledige verbondenheid" tot ‘n groot mate opgelos kan word as die bedryfsielkundige (en sy studente): (a) dit in gedagte hou dat bedryfsielkunde nie wesentlik 'n onafhanklike dissipline is nie, maar 'n integrale deel van sielkunde-in-diealgemeen vorm, (b) nie sy vak as slegs 'n weerspieëling van die professionele praktyk beskou nie, (c) agting vir sy vak as 'n wetenskaplike dissipline het en nie net as 'n gerieflike werktuig vir bestuur beskou word nie, en (d) die praktyk kan oortuig van die waarde van die vak in 'n verskeidenheid gebiede, wat strek van toetsing tot verbruikersgedrag.

scholarly journals A Survey of Applied Behaviour Analysis Practitioners in Australia: Education, Training, and Barriers to Professional Practice

Societies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 99
Author(s):  
Erin Leif ◽  
Hannah Jennings ◽  
Brett Furlonger ◽  
Russell Fox
Keyword(s):  
Professional Practice ◽  
Scientific Discipline ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Behaviour Analysis ◽  
Effective Interventions ◽  
Applied Behaviour Analysis ◽  
Practice Standards ◽  
The Status ◽  
Standards And Regulations ◽  
National Practice

In Australia, the prevalence of autism has increased over the past decade. This has resulted in increased demand for safe and effective interventions and supports. Many evidence-based interventions for individuals with autism have been derived from the scientific discipline of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). However, the professional practice of ABA is not yet formally regulated in Australia, and there are no national practice standards or qualification requirements for practitioners providing ABA-based interventions. In addition, very little is known about the qualifications and experiences of those in Australia who currently design and implement ABA intervention programs, information that would assist in developing practice standards and regulations for the profession. These regulatory and knowledge gaps have the potential to impact the safety of both consumers and practitioners. The aim of the current study, therefore, was to survey those who categorised themselves as ABA practitioners and, based on the analysis of the data, answer relevant questions about the status of the profession and provide recommendations for the development of ABA as a profession in Australia.

Research methods used in library and information science during the 1970-2010

2016 ◽  
Vol 117 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 74-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veronica Gauchi Risso
Keyword(s):  
Research Methods ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Social Contexts ◽  
Scientific Discipline ◽  
Scientific Activity ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Anglo Saxon ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Publication Patterns

Purpose – This paper aims to explore research methods used in Library and Information Science (LIS) during the past four decades. The goal is to compile a annotated bibliography of seminal works of the discipline used in different countries and social contexts. Design/methodology/approach – When comparing areas and types of research, different publication patterns are taken into account. As we can see, data indicators and types of studies carried out on scientific activity contribute very little when evaluating the real response potential to identified problems. Therefore, among other things, LIS needs new methodological developments, which should combine qualitative and quantitative approaches and allow a better understanding of the nature and characteristics of science in different countries. Findings – The conclusion is that LIS emerges strictly linked to descriptive methodologies, channeled to meet the challenges of professional practice through empirical strategies of a professional nature, which manifests itself the preponderance of a professional paradigm that turns out to be an indicator of poor scientific discipline development. Research limitations/implications – This, undoubtedly, reflects the reality of Anglo-Saxon countries, reproduced in most of the recognized journals of the field; this issue plus the chosen instruments for data collection certainly slant the results. Originality/value – The development of taxonomies in the discipline cannot be left aside from the accepted by the rest of the scientific community, at least if LIS desires to be integrated and recognized as a scientific discipline.

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