Participatory pedagogy (5cr)
Code: CEPS01-3009
General information
- Enrollment
- 01.04.2022 - 24.02.2023
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 06.03.2023 - 29.05.2023
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Järjestö- ja nuorisotyö
- Campus
- Nonstationary
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 8 - 25
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Adventure and Outdoor Education
- Degree Programme in Non-governmental organization (NGO) and youth work
- Teachers
- Miia Riihimäki
- Tero Lämsä
- Sini Lahti
- Floriaan Tops
- Eeva Mäntylä
- Teacher in charge
- Sini Lahti
- Course
- CEPS01
Objective
Students:
• are familiar with different learning theories and their meaning for pedagogical choices
• learn to apply different pedagogical methods in a target group and goal-oriented manner
• acknowledge the meaning of appreciative interaction as part of their pedagogical actions
• know the basic principles of social pedagogy and socio-cultural inspiring as well as applications of these principles
• are able to use the socio-dynamic approach as part of their pedagogical actions
• have an understanding of the meaning of mind-set, will, motivation and feelings in learning and in change
Content
Pedagogical and socio-pedagogical competences are looked at and studied as the focal competences of community and adventure educators. Students gain experience in applying participatory and activity-based methods in the environment of their choice.
Location and time
Webinar schedule:
- 14.3.2023 at 9-11
- 5.5.2023 at 9-11.30
Teaching methods
This is an online course, which includes independent studying, individual and group assignments, as well as two webinars. A recording of the webinar will be available for viewing after the webinar day.
Further information
On this course, you will get to know the basic principles of participatory pedagogy and social pedagogy and understand the broad meaning of participation. You will get familiar with different learning theories and their meaning for pedagogical choices, and learn to apply different pedagogical methods in a target group in goal-oriented manner. The course is suitable for anyone interested in participation and it provides tools for those working with groups and counselling.