As an idea social pedagogy first started being used around the middle of the nineteenth century in Germany as a way of describing alternatives to the dominant models of schooling. However, by the second half of the twentieth century social pedagogy became increasingly associated with social work and notions of social education in a number of European countries.
Social pedagogy is based on humanistic values stressing human dignity, mutual respect, trust, unconditional appreciation, and equality, to mention but a few. It is underpinned by a fundamental concept of children, young people and adults as equal human beings with rich and extraordinary potential and considers them competent, resourceful and active agents. Jean-Jacques Rousseau A major impetus for the current understanding of pedagogy was the educational philosophy of the Swiss social thinker Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778). Concerned with the decay of society, he developed his theories based on his belief that human beings were inherently good as they were closest to nature when born, but society and its institutions corrupted them and denaturalized them. Consequently, bringing up children in harmony with nature and its laws so as to preserve the good was central for Rousseau’s pedagogic theory.
Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi Rousseau’s educational philosophy inspired ensuing pedagogues, notably Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi (1746-1827), who refined Rousseau’s thoughts by developing a method of holistic education, which addressed head, heart, and hands. These three elements are inseparable from each other in Pestalozzi’s method and need to be kept in harmony. "Nature forms the child as an indivisible whole, as a vital organic unity with many sided moral, mental, and physical capacities. Each of these capacities is developed through and by means of the others," Pestalozzi stated.
New Education Movement Pestalozzi’s ideas sparked interest across continental Europe, and particularly the New Education Movement transferred his pedagogic concept into various settings, such as kindergarten (Fröbel), school (Montessori, Steiner, Hahn), residential care (Korczak), and informal
has changed from careful rehearsal of standard procedures to a focus on mathematical thinking and communication to prepare them for the world of tomorrow (Anghileri, 2006, p.2). Mathematical understanding influences all areas of life from social to private and civil. Therefore maths education is widely believed to be the single most important aspect to establishing opportunities for young people; unfortunately, many struggle with mathematics and become indifferent as they continue to encounter…
contentious and complex issue which has been widely debated and critically reflected upon within Scottish Education (Scottish Executive, 2006). Inclusion, according to Thomas and Vaugham (2009) represents the convergence of various channels of thought, social, political and educational. However, there is no straightforward or clear consensus of the definition of inclusion even though the term has been researched over a long period of time in an effort to determine what it means and what can be achieved…
What challenges may you face in putting into practice, within Curriculum for Excellence, the principles and practice of effective pedagogy in Chemistry, about which I have been learning in class and your wider reading? Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) was introduced in public funded schools within all local authorities in Scotland with the main aim, to provide an improved, meaningful and more flexible curriculum to all children between 3 and 18 years, regardless their ability, background or race…
teaching for diverse students in schooling is intended to contribute to the development of our evidence-base for policy and practice in schooling. The purpose of the synthesis is to contribute to ongoing, evidence-based and evolving dialogue about pedagogy amongst policy makers, educators and researchers that can inform development and optimise outcomes for students in New Zealand schooling. Quality teaching is identified as a key influence on high quality outcomes for diverse students. The evidence…
in society. Adult learning: Andragogy Andragogy was initially defined as the art and science of helping adults learn. This has taken on a broader meaning since Knowles (84) redefined the term. The term currently defines an alternative to pedagogy and refers to learner-focused education for…
Erikson's psychosocial theory is composed of eight developmental stages. Each of the eight stages present a different challenge. Erikson placed a great deal of time researching social culture factors that strongly influences learners. Thus, the influence of Erik Erikson (1902-1994) has stimulated over 50 years of social science literature (Schwartz 2001). His theories on development have inspired countless research studies making him an especially relevant figure in the field (Kroger,2007) Vygotsky…
Cubberly’s influences. Schools as Factories Where can we get more info on this? Elite ed versus mass ed Social stability vs. reform Theory vs. theory (Olsen, ch 2) “The cognitive revolution:” Transmission view of knowledge --> Constructivism: cognitive constructivism, sociocultural constructivism (including differences between them). Bruner’s spiral curriculum. What is intelligence? Learning is social: Piaget’s schema theory, assimilation & accommodation, equilibrium & disequilibrium Vygotsky’s ZPD Scaffolding…
to be reflecting the various culture whit it is student body!!!!! “Off track classroom privilege for all “ “That’s what everybody wants to do be a part, be included!” Students explore a curriculum of World literatures, using a critical pedagogy of group work, collaboration, and serious individualized attention to create a revolutionary classroom where all children learn at the highest levels. A revolutionary classroom where all children learn at the highest levels! Off Track invites…
