Social Pedagogy and Social Work

Social pedagogy is a holistic approach to UK social work practice that requires an absolute commitment to employing one's head, heart, and hand in creatively working alongside individuals to support the process of change at an individual, communal, and societal level. The authors outline the key concepts, philosophy, and history of social pedagogy to ground readers in the theory, and exercises help them reflect on how to incorporate this new philosophy into their work. Practical examples demonstrate how to apply key principles to one's practice.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 07 May 2019
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd

Are you eager to delve deeper into the realm of social pedagogy? Seeking insights on how you can seamlessly integrate these approaches into your practice? Allow Ali Gardner and Lowis Charfe to guide you on this captivating journey into the heart of UK social work practice, a transformative approach that has been shaping care services across Europe for decades. This holistic approach demands an unwavering commitment to employing your intellect, emotions, and hands in a creative partnership with individuals, empowering them to navigate the process of change at personal, communal, and societal levels.

The authors take you on a comprehensive exploration of the key concepts, philosophy, and historical roots of social pedagogy, providing a solid foundation for your understanding. Engaging exercises encourage you to reflect on how to incorporate this novel philosophy into your work, offering practical examples that showcase how you can apply its fundamental principles to your own practice. By the end of this book, you will possess the confidence to engage in social work that prioritizes people over processes, at the very core of intervention.

Weight: 280g
Dimension: 172 x 241 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526442062