TEORIJSKE DILEME KONSTITUISANjA DOMSKE PEDAGOGIJE KAO PEDAGOŠKE DISCIPLINE

Abstract

From theoretical and methodological point of view, this paper examines the possibility and justification of establishing Boarding school Pedagogy as a separate pedagogical discipline. Three essential characteristics that determine the answer to the question were analyzed: a) the definition of the terms ’boarding school’ and ’dormitory’ in the relevant literature, b) the position and function of boarding school and dormitory in the educational system and c) the position of Boarding school Pedagogy within the science of education and its relationship with other pedagogical disciplines. It has been shown that, when it comes to boarding school and dormitory, there is an agreement among authors that these are unique educational system institutions that have significant pedagogical potential and impact on students. The educational role of the institutions highly corresponds with the one of family and school, but it is specific enough to be considered as a separate pedagogical discipline. Applying Bourdieu’s approach to determining social sciences, as well as a theoretical analysis of relevant scientific papers, the authors conclude that it is possible and justified to treat Boarding school pedagogy as a separate pedagogical discipline.