Both sides benefit from cooperation between pedagogical science and practice; science is increasingly able to orient itself towards the requirements of practice and pedagogical practice uses the findings of science more effectively. Our "Casebook Pedagogy" series uses practical case studies to illustrate pedagogical action in a science-based setting. Methods for effectively supporting children, adolescents and their parents and caregivers are explained with direct reference to recurring educational situations. They include pedagogical support planning, the support based on this planning and professional reflection.
School anxiety - pedagogical support in everyday life (Gunnar Brodersen & Armin Castello)
School-related anxiety in children and adolescents is occurring more and more frequently. They can severely affect social-emotional development and school performance.
This handbook provides brief introductions to social anxieties, test anxieties and separation anxieties, summarizing basic knowledge about the development, frequency and symptoms of school-related anxieties. Basic knowledge on effective pedagogical approaches is provided, including pedagogical diagnostics, parent work, passing on knowledge about anxiety to children and parents and possibilities of supporting children with school-related anxiety. The central element of this handbook are authentic case studies where these methods are applied and discussed. In this way, practical, professionally based knowledge on pedagogical options for dealing with school anxiety is compactly conveyed.
Child sexual abuse - pedagogical action in suspected cases (Simone Pülschen)
Teachers have daily contact with children, so schools play a special role in child protection. Having the appropriate qualifications, teachers can use this potential to become a point of contact for students and act professionally in cases of suspected child sexual abuse. It is essential that teachers recognize sexual abuse and sexual boundary violations and have expert knowledge on topics such as developing protection concepts, talking to children and providing help for victims. This handbook conveys knowledge to teachers and other school professionals using authentic case studies.
Cyberbullying: Overcoming digital violence pedagogically (Catarina Katzer)
This handbook deals with the background, risk factors and effects (victim-perpetrator situation) of the phenomenon of digital violence. Cyberbullying is considered as a practical challenge for everyday school life. What should a comprehensive prevention management concept look like, what structures, content and methods should be implemented in the school curriculum? The book uses case studies to illustrate concrete actions. The aim is to develop the ability to implement strategies for generalized application without losing sight of the individuality of each case.
A pedagogical understanding of school absence (Heinrich Ricking)
The core of the book is the pedagogical discussion with pupils who have fundamental problems with regular school attendance. The professional approach to dealing with illegitimate school absences initially focuses on preventative approaches: Schools must create conditions so for children and adolescents to feel safe and comfortable at school, to be able to learn in a relaxed atmosphere and to enjoy going to school. Absence from school can have different causes and motives in individual cases. Before intervening, the individual case must be thoroughly assessed to clarify the motives and problems in order to adapt approaches and measures accordingly. This book shows that planned and theory-based action promoting attendance and participation depends on an analysis of the individual case.
Depression at school age. Professional pedagogical action (Armin Castello, Friederike Grabowski and Gunnar Brodersen)
Changes and stress in the living environment of children and adolescents are increasingly affecting their mental health. A growing number of students show social withdrawal behavior, experience phases of sadness, a lack of motivation, irritability and a loss of interest. Teachers and other educational professionals are confronted with special challenges that have rarely been part of their training.
The case book "Depression at school age" conveys basic professional knowledge in a comprehensible way and provides an overview of the possibilities of pedagogical action towards children and adolescents with suspected depressive development. Five case studies are used to illustrate pedagogical action in different situations in a comprehensible and practical way.