SO109 Methods of Social Education

Faculty of Education
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/3/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Lenka Gulová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. et Mgr. Martina Kurowski, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. František Trapl, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. et Mgr. Martina Kurowski, Ph.D.
Department of Social Education – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Ing. et Ing. Jana Šajkovicsová
Supplier department: Department of Social Education – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
SO109/KombiSem01: Fri 7. 3. 17:00–19:50 učebna 37, Fri 11. 4. 17:00–19:50 učebna 37, Sat 12. 4. 14:00–16:50 učebna 37, Sat 26. 4. 17:00–19:50 učebna 57, L. Gulová, M. Kurowski, F. Trapl
SO109/PrezSem01: Tue 9:00–11:50 učebna 37, L. Gulová, M. Kurowski, F. Trapl
Prerequisites
SO101 Social Education in Theory and Practice
Main aim of the course is to introduce students to the forms and methods of social pedagogy in the context of its multidisciplinarity (leisure time pedagogy, environment with social disadvantage, school environment, family environment, low-threshold programs, community work, etc.). Another objective of the subject is to introduce students to their individual types of education and their types, to show the specifics of socio-pedagogical methods in different types of environment, and to analyze the factors that can threaten the optimal personality development (we also try to influence the mutual influence between the environment and the education). In the context of SP forms and the importance of the environment, we will also work on the topic of social pedagogy target groups. Part of this will be the relationship between social pedagogy and social work, the theme of paradigms, methods and approaches to social work. The output is preparation and creation of social pedagogical project - team work, submission of project documentation and preparation of project implementation.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
1. Knowledge of the natural environment of education and methods of pedagogy of the environment.
2. Knowledge of the forms, methods and techniques necessary for socio-pedagogical work.
3. Knowledge of the whole spectrum of target groups of social pedagogy.
4. Study of topics related to the fields of social pedagogy and social work, especially to the target groups of these disciplines.
5. Promoting student creativity through design (team work).
6. Developing the skill of writing a project, organizational skills, project management, promotion, fundraising, networking (with partner organizations, etc.).
Learning outcomes
Students will be able to:
• characterize the meaning of the environment for humans and their typology;
• respond to the basic socio-pedagogical situations in which education takes place;
• apply social pedagogy in the preventive, counseling or therapeutic field;
• look at different target groups of social pedagogy in the context of methods and forms;
• work within a creative teamwork;
• address and initiate cooperation with various organizations and associations;
• process the project documentation and prepare the project for implementation;
• present own project
Syllabus
  •  How to identify and create conditions for the development of individuals living in specific social groups. Subcultures, ethnic minorities and minorities, foreigners in society. Conceptual definition, characteristics of basic features, group lifestyle. Theory of subcultures.
  •  Environmental impact on individual development, typology and environment distribution. The importance of environmental impact on individual development, pedagogy of the environment. Social pedagogue in the school environment, possibilities of acting.
  •  Social pedagogy towards socially disadvantaged groups, context with areas of social pathologies and social work. Definition of socially disadvantaged groups, theme of inclusion and integration in relation to social pedagogy. Relationship between social pedagogy and multicultural education.
  •  Methods and forms of social pedagogy, interconnection with areas of free time pedagogy, possibilities of pedagogical work in the field of extracurricular education and leisure time education. Designing as a form of social pedagogical activity.
  •  Target groups of social pedagogy (children, adolescents, adults, specifics of socially disadvantaged groups, activation of senior groups, minorities, migrant foreigners).
  •  Relationship between social pedagogy and social work, methods and approaches in social work.
  •  Creation of a team social pedagogical project, presentation and preparation of project implementation.
Literature
    required literature
  • LORENZOVÁ, Jitka. Sociální pedagogika : věda, praxe a profese v souvislostech. Vydání: první. Praha: Vysoká škola chemicko-technologická v Praze, 2023, 429 stran. ISBN 9788075921673. info
    not specified
  • Studentské profesní praxe – Aktivizace seniorů (Student Teaching Practice – Senior activation). Gulová, Lenka (ed.). 1st ed. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2015. ISBN 978-80-210-8147-5. info
  • GULOVÁ, Lenka. Studentské profesní praxe - multikulturní lekce ve školách a dalších institucích (Student Teaching Practice – Multicultural Lesson at Schools and Other Institutions). první. Brno: MUNIPRESS, 2015, 305 pp. ISBN 978-80-210-8119-2. info
  • KOPŘIVA, Karel. Lidský vztah jako součást profese. Edited by Jiřina Šiklová. Vyd. 7., V Portálu 6. Praha: Portál, 2013, 147 s. ISBN 9788026205289. info
  • GULOVÁ, Lenka. Sociální práce : pro pedagogické obory. Vydání 1. Praha: Grada, 2011, 208 stran. ISBN 9788024733791. URL info
  • GULOVÁ, Lenka a kol. Analýza vzdělávacích potřeb romských žáků. 1. vyd. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2010, 223 pp. ISBN 978-80-210-5342-7. info
  • PŘADKA, Milan; Dana KNOTOVÁ and Jarmila FALTÝSKOVÁ. Kapitoly ze sociální pedagogiky. 2. vyd. Brno: Masarykova univerzita v Brně, 2004, 45 s. ISBN 8021034696. info
  • MATOUŠEK, Oldřich. Metody a řízení sociální práce. Vyd. 1. Praha: Portál, 2003, 380 s. ISBN 80-7178-548-2. info
  • KRAUS, Blahoslav and Věra POLÁČKOVÁ. Člověk - prostředí - výchova : k otázkám sociální pedagogiky. Brno: Paido - edice pedagogické literatury, 2001, 199 s. ISBN 8073150042. info
  • MATOUŠEK, Oldřich. Základy sociální práce. Vydání první. Praha: Portál, 2001, 309 stran. ISBN 8071784737. info
Teaching methods
Lectures and presentations
Discussions and group projects
Self-study and reading
We try to take into account the different learning styles of our learners and create different formats for lessons and assignments so that everyone can learn and express themselves in their preferred way.
To achieve learning outcomes, independent learning activities and learners taking responsibility for learning outcomes is also essential.
Assessment methods
Requirements for completion of the course:Formation of teams, selection of target group, methods, forms and approach. Creation of a social pedagogical project (preparation of project documentation, presentation of the prepared project). Mapping of the project topic: reflection of the interview with the expert and research of the project topic Joint presentation of the prepared project.
Test of course content SO101 and SO109 (test grading according to the number of points: 30-27 A, 26-24 B, 23-21 C, 20-18 D, 17-15 E, 14 or less F).
In justified cases, we can also offer diversified assessment methods according to learners' capabilities and needs.
Náhradní absolvování
The course can be taken in an alternative form by prior arrangement with the course guarantor. Alternatively, there will be additional written assignments and a final discussion of all topics covered.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Teacher's information
In case of illness, we ask all students to report the situation to the teachers immediately.

Any limitations, if we are aware of them, we are able to address and should not be a barrier to active participation in the class. You can also contact the course tutor or liaise with the Teiresias Centre or the MU Counselling Centre if you have any specific requirements.

All diversity is welcome, we are open to religious, cultural, gender difference, respect for difference is an essential part of our discipline. The course and faculty respect diversity and any discrimination will not be tolerated.

We look forward to working with you, the teaching team ;-)

The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2024, Spring 2026.
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