Jan Storø – författare

Social pedagogical work is a field of practice that is indebted to and illuminated by aspects of knowledge from sociology and psychology, but many practitioners feel that social pedagogical theories are too abstract and distant from the challenges faced in practice. In Practical Social Pedagogy Jan Storo shows the reader for the first time how the theories and practices of social pedagogy interlock. The book combines social pedagogy theories, psychology, sociology and social work with a social constructionist perspective to help practitioners guide children and young people to cope better with the challenges they face as they grow up. The author emphasises that the actualities of practice are first disclosed in the meeting between the professional practitioner and the client.The book uses many practical examples to help make the application of social pedagogy more accessible, and is ideal for students on courses covering work with children and young people.This translation has been carried out by Kirsti Spaven and is published with the financial support of NORLA.

Social pedagogical work is a field of practice that is indebted to and illuminated by aspects of knowledge from sociology and psychology, but many practitioners feel that social pedagogical theories are too abstract and distant from the challenges faced in practice. In Practical Social Pedagogy Jan Storo shows the reader for the first time how the theories and practices of social pedagogy interlock. The book combines social pedagogy theories, psychology, sociology and social work with a social constructionist perspective to help practitioners guide children and young people to cope better with the challenges they face as they grow up. The author emphasises that the actualities of practice are first disclosed in the meeting between the professional practitioner and the client.The book uses many practical examples to help make the application of social pedagogy more accessible, and is ideal for students on courses covering work with children and young people.This translation has been carried out by Kirsti Spaven and is published with the financial support of NORLA.

We all go through transitions in life: some are small and seemingly mundane, while others are big and more obviously life-changing. In everyday life, we talk about transitions without thinking too much about the term. Offering a clear, concept-led framework, this book provides a fresh way of understanding change across the lifespan. It unpacks the processes, markers and social conditions that define transitions, drawing together theories of change to reveal how we can better support people before, during and after major life shifts. By examining three core transitions – from pre-school to school, from youth to adulthood and from worker to pensioner – this book demonstrates how a focused conceptual approach can strengthen practice across diverse settings.Essential reading for researchers and practitioners in social work, health and social care, education and related professions, Transitions will enable readers to recognise, interpret and respond to life changes with greater confidence, clarity and care.