Affectivity as Pedagogy in the Classroom by Aspasia Dania, Ma... - 9781032938523

Affectivity as Pedagogy in the ClassroomInterdisciplinary Approaches to Relationship-based Practice in Education\nAuthor(s): Aspasia Dania, Maria Impedovo\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032938523, 978-1032938523\nSynopsis\nOffering a unique, interdisciplinary approach through integration of concepts from education, philosophy, social work, and the affective sciences, this volume provides a unique pedagogical perspective on how affectivity can become an educative opportunity in the classroom.\n\nBy foregrounding the importance of interactions occurring between more-than-human entities in and beyond classroom settings, the book promotes a socio-material approach to pedagogy. This emphasis on fostering learning environments where students and teachers feel valued, supported, and empowered distinguishes the book from other texts and aligns with contemporary educational and philosophical theories advocating for the .