Narrative Approaches Within Arts-Based Environmental Education - Theoretical and Practical Applications for Alternative Futures

Establishing a theoretical framework for Arts-based Environmental Education (AEE) and narrative pedagogy, this seminal volume lays the groundwork for understanding the potential of art, education and aesthetic expressions to address environmental issues head-on.

List of contents

PART I Theoretical Foundations
1 A Vision of Hope: Bridging Art, Sustainability, and Regenerative Pedagogy
2 The Power of Art and Aesthetic Expression in Environmental Education
3 Relational Pedagogy and Philosophy in Arts-Based Environmental Education
PART II Empirical Studies: Narrative Pedagogical Approaches in Practice
4 Utopian Stories and Narratives for Alternative Futures
5 Exploring Resilience and Sustainability through Storyline: Case Studies from Sweden, Finland, and Slovenia
6 Learning for Hope: Identity, Communication, and Social Sustainability
PART III Practical Applications
7 Creating a Story While Resolving a Mystery
8 Learning with Art and Place: Environmental Education in Action
9 My Cultural Suitcase: Exploring Identity, Place, and the World through Art
10 Deepening the Conversation: Arts, Story, and the Urgency of Meaning-Making in Education

About the author

Margaretha Häggström is an Associate Professor in Aesthetic Expressions with a focus on Educational Science at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

Product details

• Authors: Margaretha (University of Gothenburg Haggstrom, Margaretha Häggström
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2025
• EAN: 9781032967301
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3296730-1
• No. of pages: 164
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; Sustainability, EDUCATION / General, SCIENCE / Global Warming & Climate Change, Climate Change, EDUCATION / Professional Development, EDUCATION / Educational Policy & Reform / General, EDUCATION / Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects, EDUCATION / Arts in Education, teacher training, Secondary Schools, Philosophy & theory of education, Educational strategies & policy, Philosophy and theory of education, Teaching of a specific subject, Educational strategies and policy, EDUCATION / Teacher Training & Certification, Educational: Environmental science, Educational: Arts, general, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Secondary, EDUCATION / Teaching / General