term "social pedagogy" in the Russian pedagogical science currently has several definitions.This is justified by the history of formation and development of social pedagogy in Russia.To date, there are several social and educational schools that consider social pedagogy from different perspectives.
Social pedagogy as a branch of pedagogy scientists determined G.M.Kodzhaspirovoy (explores the impact of social environment on the education and formation of the person), A.V.Mudrikom (explores social education in the context of socialization).
Social pedagogy as a science of educational influence of the social environment is treated VDSemenov.
Other scientists adhere to the definition of social pedagogy as a theory and practice of certain activities (I.A.Lipsky - harmonization of human interaction and social environment T.A.Vasilkova - training and education of the individual or group of people F.A.Mustaeva - knowledgethe regulation and implementation of the process of socialization).
Stages of development of pedagogy as a science exhibit the development of socio-pedagogical ideas still in the ancient world.The most important socio-pedagogical problems were expressed by ancient Greek philosophers.
In the development of pedagogy, to social and pedagogical thought accessed internationally renowned teachers Ya.A.Komensky, I.G.Pestalotstsi, John Locke, Jean Rousseau, KDUshinsky, S.T.Shatsky, Makarenko, Janusz Korczak.Social pedagogy as a science developed under the influence of pedagogical ideas and experimental experience.
I.G.Pestalotstsi famous for its social and pedagogical experiment.The selfless work of the teacher to create shelters for poor children and orphans, the richest research on education and training in shelters are relevant today.
social-pedagogical activity Makarenko to educate juvenile offenders are now highly valued by teachers around the world.In Germany, even a laboratory for the study of social and pedagogical experience Makarenko.
S.T.Shatsky led the first experimental station Narcompros, which represented in the twenties of the last century a unique socio-pedagogical complex, sostoyashy from several schools, kindergartens, colony, libraries, clubs.Experimental work under the guidance of teachers S.T.Shatskogo left socio-pedagogical heritage for the development of many aspects of pedagogy environment.
great writer and educator Janusz Korczak, who was killed in the gas chambers with their pupils, has created a unique educational system of the House of Orphans in Warsaw, research which is still surprised by the novelty and relevance.
Social pedagogy as a science has its categorical apparatus.It includes both general categories of science teaching, and specific.
Socialization - one of the main categories of social pedagogy - is defined as the process of learning, development and assignment of individual social norms and values throughout life.Foreign and domestic social pedagogy adheres to several theories of socialization.
Social pedagogy as science is now actively developing.However, among scientists there is no consensus on many important issues.Under discussion are its place in the system of science teaching, and in the social sciences.Some researchers believe social pedagogy part of the social work and apply to the organization of social and educational activities of social work methodology.
But it is clear that the achievements of the national social pedagogy was the fact that in 1991, Russia officially recognized the profession of social pedagogue.Social and educational activities aimed at solving problems of social education and socio-educational protection.
