Social pedagogy in modern times

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  • Niels Rosendal Jensen Aarhus University, Faculty of Arts Department of Education and Pedagogy (DPU) Tuborgvej 164 DK 2400 Copenhagen NV

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14507/epaa.v21n43.2013

Keywords:

Social pedagogy, theoretical approaches, profession.

Abstract

The article identifies several key concepts used to describe and categorize social pedagogy. The first section of the paper establishes a framework for considering the diversity that characterizes the field, including reflection on social pedagogy’s theoretical, political and social dimensions. This is followed by a discussion based on a holistic understanding of the interaction between individuals and society, which leads to recognition of the profession’s tendency to present itself with a “Janus face.” The paper concludes by pointing out prospects for further development of social pedagogy in the dialectic between theory/research and pedagogical practice.

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Author Biography

Niels Rosendal Jensen, Aarhus University, Faculty of Arts Department of Education and Pedagogy (DPU) Tuborgvej 164 DK 2400 Copenhagen NV

Niels Rosendal Jensen is Associate Professor at Aarhus University where his appointment is in the research program of social pedagogy and the Master program of sociology of education. He was Head of Department 2005-2008 and is now doing research on a regional, national and  European level funded by Danish regions, the Danish Parliament and the EU Commission. He has published a number of books on social pedagogy: The Diversity of Social Pedagogy in Europe (EHV 2009), Social Pedagogy for the Entire Lifespan, Vol. I & II (EHV 2011 & 2012).

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Published

2013-04-30

How to Cite

Rosendal Jensen, N. (2013). Social pedagogy in modern times. Education Policy Analysis Archives, 21, 43. https://doi.org/10.14507/epaa.v21n43.2013

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