Introduction to the methods and concepts of social work. This fundamental introduction provides an overview of the action methods of social work and highlights key terms and conditions for social pedagogical action against the backdrop of historical and societal developments. The author presents the structures, principles, and problems of methodological thinking and action in a concise manner and makes connections to current discussions on methods in social work. In addition to the basic structures of different methods, structural commonalities are also presented. The aim is to provide a systematic introduction to the professional forms and possibilities of action in social pedagogy/social work. This volume helps to understand the methods, concepts, and forms of action in social work, thus providing an essential foundation.