Hans Thiersch’s Concept of Lifeworld Orientation

Seminar Paper , 2009 , 11 Pages , Grade: 1

Social Work

This papers deals with the concept of lifeworld orientation by Hans Thiersch. At the beginning, Hans Thiersch's curriculum vitae is briefly described. The second point deals with his theory of social pedagogy, which is closely related to lifeworld orientation. The remainder of my paper will deal with the concept of lifeworld orientation, first outlining the development of the concept. Then the aim of this concept will be presented, followed by the dimensions and principles of action of lifeworld-oriented social work. Finally, the individual aspects of lifeworld-oriented youth welfare will be explained and the work will be rounded off with a short summary.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Hans Thiersch
• Theory of social education
• The concept of life-world orientation
  • Development of the concept
  • Goal of life-world orientation
  • Dimensions of life-world-oriented social work
  • Structural and hand-oriented social work
  • Life-world-oriented youth welfare
• Summary

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This paper aims to explore the concept of life-world orientation as developed by Hans Thiersch, analyzing its historical development, key principles, and implications for social work practices, particularly in the context of youth welfare.

• The development of the concept of life-world orientation and its roots in educational theory
• The goals and principles of life-world-oriented social work
• The challenges and potential of applying life-world orientation in contemporary social work settings
• The relationship between life-world orientation and social pedagogy
• The importance of understanding the everyday lives and needs of individuals in social work practice

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Introduction: This section provides an overview of the paper's structure and the key themes that will be discussed, focusing on the concept of life-world orientation as developed by Hans Thiersch.
• Hans Thiersch: This chapter offers a brief biographical sketch of Hans Thiersch, highlighting his contributions to social pedagogy and the development of the concept of life-world orientation.
• Theory of social education: This chapter presents Thiersch's theory of social education, exploring its five dimensions and emphasizing the importance of considering the everyday lives of individuals in social work practices.
• The concept of life-world orientation: Development of the concept: This chapter traces the historical development of the concept of life-world orientation, drawing connections to earlier educational theories and highlighting its emergence as a response to changing social conditions.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Key words associated with this paper include: life-world orientation, Hans Thiersch, social pedagogy, social work, youth welfare, everyday life, social problems, hermeneutics, professionalization, critical theory, social justice, emancipation, individualization, and institutionalization.

• College: Klagenfurt University
• Grade: 1
• Author: Ina Reimann (Author)
• Publication Year: 2009
• Pages: 11
• Catalog Number: V1164196
• ISBN (PDF): 9783346569431
• Language: English
• Tags: hans, thiersch’s, concept, lifeworld, orientation