Participation in Social Work and Pedagogy
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- ISBN 9783631926055
- Weight: 511g
- Dimensions: 148 x 210mm
- Publication Date: 14 May 2026
- Publisher: Peter Lang AG
- Publication City/Country: CH
- Product Form: Hardback
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This book explores the concept of participation within the dynamic interplay between involvement and decision-making, set against an international backdrop and across diverse fields of social work practice and education. Participation, defined as meaningful engagement that acknowledges the needs and potential of all individuals, transcends mere decision-making. It requires active perception, collaboration, and communication, rather than simply selecting from externally defined options. This principle applies to both children and adults, operating at individual, structural, and societal levels. Consequently, it is essential to explore this concept across all dimensions of social work and pedagogical theory, research, and practice, as reflected in the interdisciplinary contributions of authors representing six countries on three continents.
Doinița Grosu has coordinated the integrated German-Romanian degree program in Social Work at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg since 2017, where she has also been pursuing her doctorate in the history of social work in Romania since 2020. She has over ten years of practical experience as a social worker in both Romania and Germany.
Juliane Noack Napoles has been Professor of Educational Science at the BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg since 2020. Studied social pedagogy, education and economics in Germany and Sweden, 2005 PhD, 2005-2008 postdoc in Brazil, 2008-2020 Lecturer at the University of Cologne/Germany.
