Social Education and Pedagogy in Denmark

Heart - Head - Hands
Inclusive and participatory work with children, youths and adults - an approach in social pedagogy / social education focusing on creative subjects

A four-month module for foreign and Danish students.
Language of instruction: English

• What about social education?
• What about Denmark?
• What about social education in Denmark?

YOU can study social education / social pedagogy in Denmark at BA level at VIA University College, Pædagoguddannelsen Peter Sabroe, National Institute for Social Educators in Århus.

Denmark is internationally noted for its approach to social education and VIA University College, Pædagoguddannelsen Peter Sabroe is recognized for its high quality in educating social educators or, in other words, social pedagogues. If you want to gain knowledge, understanding and practical skills in social pedagogical work with children and youths or disabled people at all ages, VIA University College, Pædagoguddannelsen Peter Sabroe is the place for you to study.

The course is conducted in English and alternates between the following three areas:
- Theories and methodology of social pedagogy / social education.
- Creative subjects, e.g. drama, music, movement, arts and crafts.
- Field work and field studies.

During the course you will develop your competencies in reflecting and carrying out social pedagogical care work and you will develop competencies in using creative subjects as a method in pedagogical work.

The module is partly integrated in the 4th semester at VIA University College, Pædagoguddannelsen Peter Sabroe and will be open for both Danish and foreign students.

The duration of the module is 4 months which constitute 30 ECTS points.
 

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