Goals and Methods in Black Pedagogy (PDF)

Bachelor Thesis from the year 2012 in the subject Pedagogy - History of Pedagogy, grade: 2,7, Protestant University of Applied Sciences Dresden, language: English, abstract: In this work, the so-called black pedagogy is addressed from a historical perspective. The focus is particularly on the goals of black pedagogy and the methods used to achieve these goals. The interest guiding knowledge also includes the question of the concept of black pedagogy. To what extent is it appropriate and up-to-date? Can the term be used when talking about historical events and educational ideals? The knowledge-guiding interest is pursued through the intensive discussion of the source texts and the question of the topicality of the topic.

The consideration of the topic is limited to the 16th/17th century until about 1950 in Germany. The focus is on the 18th and 19th centuries and above all on the age of enlightenment. For this reason, source texts from this period were primarily edited. The topics of home education and abuse of children, on the other hand, were left out, as they go beyond the topic.

The work begins with a definitional approach from different perspectives, since the understanding of concepts is an important prerequisite for the further understanding of the work. Afterwards, the historical development is described in detail and two educators are introduced, who are considered representatives of black pedagogy. Furthermore, basics are presented, which were invoked in black pedagogy. Afterwards, the image of man is presented, which prevailed in black pedagogy. The main part of the work is the elaboration of the goals that black pedagogy pursues and the methods by which the goals should be implemented. Finally, possible consequences are described, alternatives to black pedagogy are named and the topicality of the topic is considered. In the outlook, it will be critically discussed to what extent the term black pedagogy can be used.