Participation and democracy building are the basic principles of pedagogical practice in open child and youth work. However, how these principles are applied varies from institution to institution. In his dissertation, Christoph Bochentin would like to examine what the concrete application looks like and to what extent the professional actions of pedagogical specialists are influenced by their biographical experiences. In addition, he takes a look at how professionalism in open child and youth work arises and is understood in this context.
Research Interest
- What happens in the interaction of professionals and young people in everyday life at open children and youth work?
- What can be considered as participation and democracy building?
- How do professionals act in these situations?
- How are these situations perceived by professionals and how do they justify their actions?
- Which constellations of professionalism can be identified against this background?
- To what extent are these constellations of professionalism related to biographical experiences and adventures?
Practice Partner
"As a free agency in youth welfare with a focus on open child and youth work, a close exchange with the university is very important to us. On the one hand, our educational practice benefits from science-led reflection and inspiration. On the other hand, our expertise and experience can flow into the further scientific development of the field. We are very pleased that one of our employees is now working at this interface."
Yasemin Yüksel-Sezginer, Board member
