WIRKUNG VON EXISTENZIELLER PÄDAGOGIK Eine Übersicht zu Existenzieller Pädagogik und Ergebnisse einer Pilotstudie bei Betreuungspersonen von Kindern in Fremdunterbringung

Existential Pedagogy is an approach which focuses on the child as person and in doing so not only has an effect on the child but also on the caregiver (e.g. the pedagogues). This paper will focus on the way existential pedagogy takes an effect on the caregiver. In the process, we build upon a broad review of literature on Existential Pedagogy and, based on this, upon a pilot study of Existential Pedagogy with caregivers. In a survey before and after a training, modifications were to be found in the reflection and handling of anger. Similar results also show in other studies. Existential Pedagogy is seen as an attitude and not primarily as methodical pedagogy.