The Routledge International Handbook of Relational Pedagogy
An Invitation to a Global Conversation
Leah O'Toole editor Alexander M Sidorkin editor Ann-Louise Ljungblad editor Merete Moe editor Ilona Rinne editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publishing:1st Jul '26
£45.99
This title is due to be published on 1st July, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

The Routledge International Handbook of Relational Pedagogy provides a vision that foregrounds dialogic, nurturing, inclusive relationships underpinning children and students' wellbeing and growth, offering an alternative educational vision to the neoliberal discourse dominant in education worldwide.
With eminent contributors from across the globe, it provides a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art of theoretical, conceptual, empirical and practice-based tensions and debates in the field. Its insights range across the educational continuum from early childhood education and care to elementary, secondary and higher-level education in formal and informal settings. The Handbook uniquely explores and maps the terrain of pedagogical relations with theoretical, philosophical, empirical and practical perspectives across 42 articles presented in four Parts: Foundations: Philosophical and Theoretical Architectures; Contexts of Relationality from Early Childhood to Higher Education; Leadership and Organisational Transformation; and Inclusion, Justice and Cultural Responsiveness. It provides space for "the not yet seen" and serves as a valuable bridge between the practical needs of educational institutions and the theories provided by research.
This Handbook will be of interest to scholars in education, teachers, undergraduate and advanced students in teacher education, academic researchers, and educational leaders seeking to understand relational pedagogy as a key response to global challenges in education.
The Routledge International Handbook of Relational Pedagogy offers an astounding array of perspectives on what has recently become a key field of practical and theoretical research within education. Indeed, it maps out a rich and provocative account of relational pedagogy, from its philosophical foundations to its long history in educational thought and practice, from its centrality in teachers’ work and students’ lives to its profound role in shaping environmental and social justice commitments, and from interpersonal encounters to new digital realities. Ranging across theoretical and methodological traditions, this volume offers a much needed pluralistic response to the complex issues facing educators at all levels. The articles invite scholars, students and professionals into a fertile, international conversation about the fundamental significance that relationality plays in creating life-sustaining pedagogical practices. Given the current state of our social and ecological predicament, the volume’s focus on our relational futures is truly welcome!
Sharon Todd
Professor Emeritus of Education, Maynooth University
ISBN: 9781032874821
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656 pages