social pedagogy
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social pedagogy
An academic discipline and professional field that deals with the prevention, management, and resolution of social problems. It aims to support people in difficult life situations and promote their participation in society.
Sie studiert Sozialpädagogik, um später in der Jugendhilfe zu arbeiten.
She is studying social pedagogy so she can later work in youth welfare.
The word is made up of 'sozial' (social) and 'die Pädagogik' (pedagogy/education). It therefore describes a field that connects social issues with educational methods (pedagogy).
Die Sozialpädagogik beschäftigt sich oft mit benachteiligten Kindern und Jugendlichen.
Social pedagogy often deals with disadvantaged children and young people.
When you learn this word, it is best to learn the whole word family: the person ('der Sozialpädagoge' / 'die Sozialpädagogin' — male/female social pedagogue) and the adjective ('sozialpädagogisch' — social-pedagogical).
Ein Sozialpädagoge betreut die Jugendgruppe.
A social pedagogue supervises the youth group.
As the name of a discipline, 'Sozialpädagogik' (social pedagogy) is often used with verbs like 'studieren' (to study) or in fixed phrases like 'im Bereich der Sozialpädagogik arbeiten' (to work in the field of social pedagogy).
Mein Bruder hat an der Fachhochschule Sozialpädagogik studiert.
My brother studied social pedagogy at a university of applied sciences.
pedagogy
'die Pädagogik' and 'die Sozialpädagogik' sound similar, and both belong to the area of education, learning, and supporting people. 'Pädagogik' is the more general term for the science of teaching, learning, and education. 'Sozialpädagogik' is more specific: it deals especially with people in difficult social situations and with how to help them in everyday life and in society. The words can be confused because both sound technical and both involve working with people. If you are talking generally about education and learning, 'Pädagogik' fits. If social problems, counseling, youth welfare, or participation in society are the focus, 'Sozialpädagogik' is more precise.
In der Sozialpädagogik arbeitet man oft mit Jugendlichen, die Unterstützung brauchen.
In social pedagogy, people often work with young people who need support.
Milan interessiert sich für Pädagogik, weil er später als Lehrer arbeiten möchte.
Milan is interested in pedagogy because he would like to work as a teacher later.