SPEDB103 Social Pedagogue in Schools

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
1/1. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Martin Majcík, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Jana Navrátilová, DiS., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jana Navrátilová, DiS., Ph.D.
Department of Educational Sciences – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. et Mgr. Adéla Zajíčková
Supplier department: Department of Educational Sciences – Faculty of Arts
Prerequisites (in Czech)
SPEDB002 Social Education
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course aims to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the profession of social pedagogy in the school setting. Students will gain a detailed understanding of the role of this counselor, its importance, competencies, and responsibilities within the school system. The position of the social pedagogue will be presented in the broader context of social pedagogy, defining his/her scope of practice, values and work philosophy. Students will be introduced to different methods and techniques of working with pupils with diverse needs, including supporting children with social, emotional and learning difficulties. They will learn how to apply effective approaches that focus on pupils' individual needs and their potential development.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- describe the role of the social pedagogue in the school environment;
- use a variety of methods and techniques to work with students of diverse needs;
- be familiar with models and procedures for effective communication and collaboration with students' families;
- understand the socio-cultural aspects that can influence the dynamics of school-family relationships;
- apply strategies for working with pupils' families.
Syllabus
  • 1. Legislative framework for the position of social educator, role of ASOCP
  • 2. Specification of the position of social pedagogue in the context of social pedagogy
  • 3. The role of the social pedagogue in the Czech Republic and in selected countries
  • 4. Job description of a social pedagogue
  • 5. Methods and techniques of working with pupils from different socio-cultural backgrounds
  • 6. School climate
  • 7. Sociocultural aspects affecting family-school relations
  • 8. Pedagogy of the family environment.
Literature
    required literature
  • Metodika práce pro sociální pedagogy. Edited by Jan Šmída - Jiří Daněk. 1. elektronické vydání. Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci, 2024, 1 online. ISBN 9788024465356. URL info
  • ŠMÍDA, Jan, Tomáš ČECH, Tereza HORMANDLOVÁ and Alena JŮVOVÁ. Sociální pedagog a jeho role v kontextu potřeb základních škol. 1. vydání. Olomouc: Vydavatelství Univerzity Palackého, 2024, 146 stran. ISBN 9788024464596. info
  • PIVARČ, Jakub. Na cestě k inkluzi : proměny pedagogických procesů ve vzdělávání a jejich pojetí učiteli a zástupci vedení ZŠ. 1. vydání. [Praha]: Univerzita Karlova, Pedagogická fakulta, 2020, 187 stran. ISBN 9788076032064. info
  • BENDL, Stanislav. Základy sociální pedagogiky. V Praze: Univerzita Karlova, Pedagogická fakulta, 2016, 334 stran. ISBN 9788072908813. info
    recommended literature
  • KNOTOVÁ, Dana, Lenka HLOUŠKOVÁ, Bohumíra LAZAROVÁ, Šárka PORTEŠOVÁ, Martina HREJSEMNOU and Michaela VACKOVÁ. Školní poradenství (School counseling). Vyd. 1. Praha: Grada, 2014, 258 pp. Pedagogika. ISBN 978-80-247-4502-2. info
  • Social pedagogy and working with children and young people : where care and education meet. Edited by Claire Cameron - Peter Moss. First published. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2011, 221 stran. ISBN 9781849051194. info
  • ČAPEK, Robert. Třídní klima a školní klima. Vyd. 1. Praha: Grada, 2010, 325 s. ISBN 9788024727424. URL info
  • ŠTĚPAŘOVÁ, Ema. Základy sociální pedagogiky a multikulturní výchovy. Brno, 2009. Katedra sociální pedagogiky PdF MU. info
Teaching methods
Lecture, seminar, excursion, workshop For the completion of the course, a load of 125 hours (5 ECTS credits) is calculated: 20 hours - participation in the classroom 25 hours - reading literature, self-study of study materials and systematic preparation for seminars 10 hours - excursion and completion of tasks resulting from it 10 hours - participation in the workshop and completion of assignments 10 hours - independent solution of case studies 15 hours - preparation and presentation of group projects 35 hours - preparation for written test
Assessment methods
The following is required to complete the course: (1) attendance of at least 75%; (2) systematic preparation according to the instructions given by the instructor and active participation in the seminar; (3) preparation and presentation of a project (more information will be given by the instructor in class); (4) participation in a field trip; (5) successful completion of a written test aimed at verifying knowledge based on the course syllabus.
Language of instruction
Czech
Study support
https://elf.phil.muni.cz
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