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Embracing relational pedagogy

Relational pedagogy focuses on relationships in education. Watch Lauren Flannery and Jennie Blake discuss the benefits.

Here, Jennie and Lauren discuss some of the benefits of embracing relational pedagogy e.g. improved student engagement, the ‘ripple’ effect.

Reflect

Consider why embracing relational pedagogy matters to you.

Jennie discusses inhabiting a space with students where educator and student are equals.

  • How do you feel about creating a ‘brave space’ with students, to show them that you care?
  • What do you think the potential impacts are for both educators and learners if we embrace relational pedagogy?

Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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