Dr. Aleksandar Ranev, Assoc. Prof.
Sofia University
https://doi.org/10.53656/ped2024-6.03
Absract. The article is aimed at clarifying one of the essential aspects in the professional profile of the social pedagogue, namely his educational role and functions. The work of the social pedagogue is primarily aimed at helping people, groups, communities at risk in the direction of improving the quality of life, social inclusion, self-realization. Therefore, the training of the specialists to provide
educational support is essential for their success. The material examines different
approaches to structuring the profile of social pedagogues, including philosophy,
competence and culture, and, based on theoretical and empirical data, their content
elements are argued.
Keywords: social pedagogue; educator; social education; professional profile; social pedagogy