Crossfields Institute Level 5 Diploma in Social Pedagogy
Qualification title
Crossfields Institute Level 5 Diploma in Social Pedagogy
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Summary
Social pedagogy is an established discipline and profession in many European countries. It has grown out of a longstanding tradition of educational philosophers, social thinkers and practitioners who were concerned with developing a more equal and just society through educational means.
This qualification is designed to enable experiential learning, to support individual and group reflection processes and to create dialogue between learners by drawing on their knowledge and experience. Learners will explore the historical and philosophical roots of social pedagogy in continental Europe and other nations. It also explores how key concepts are applied in the field and how the rich potential of each human being is central to social pedagogy.
Key features
Equip learners with an essential theoretical, ethical and practical understanding of how social pedagogy can:
- benefit relationship-centred practice;
- enable development through social pedagogical leadership and systemic support;
- contribute to social change through engagement with the wider community;
- provide pathways for further study and ongoing practice and organisational and community development beyond the qualification itself.
Entry requirements
- Learners must be 18 or over
- Applicants should hold a qualification at level 4 or higher in a related discipline or be able to demonstrate their ability to study at level 5 by submitting a written assignment as part of the admission process.
- Learners must be either employed in a care/education setting or related context or be volunteering in a similar setting (see the Qualification Specification for the criteria pertaining to volunteer work).
Guided learning hours
100
Total qualification time
600
Credits
60
Study method
Blended, full or part time, face-to-face and distance learning as well as independent study.
How long does it take?
12 months part time recommended. The programme should be completed in a maximum of 2 years following registration.
Assessment
This qualification is graded A,B,C,D which are pass grades and Working Towards which is a fail. Learners are expected to complete a portfolio of evidence, demonstrating meeting the learning outcomes.
Qualification specification
Please click here for the qualification specification
Students
If you are interested in registering for this course, please please visit
- Jacaranda: jacaranda-recruitment.co.uk
- abby@jacaranda-development.co.uk
- Tel: 020 7193 1658
Organisations
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