Agonistic teaching: Four principles

The aim of this article is to synthesize theoretical and empirical research on agonism in education into teaching principles. Agonistic theory underscores the role of conflict, emotions, and collective identities in democratic classroom discussions. Empirical studies on agonism in education provide...

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Published inJournal of curriculum and pedagogy Vol. 22; no. 2; pp. 279 - 299
Main Author Tryggvason, Ásgeir
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Routledge 03.04.2025
Subjects
Agonism
citizenship
conflic
conflict
democratic education
Education
emotion
Pedagogik
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ISSN1550-5170
2156-8154
2156-8154
DOI10.1080/15505170.2023.2284694

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Summary:The aim of this article is to synthesize theoretical and empirical research on agonism in education into teaching principles. Agonistic theory underscores the role of conflict, emotions, and collective identities in democratic classroom discussions. Empirical studies on agonism in education provide empirical insights into how these aspects are played out in teaching practices. By synthesizing both theoretical development and empirical findings on agonism in education, this article suggests four principles for agonistic teaching. The suggested principles aim to function as a synthetization of research valuable to the research field of democratic education and as tools for teachers who want to explore the possibilities of agonism in their teaching.
ISSN:1550-5170
2156-8154
2156-8154
DOI:10.1080/15505170.2023.2284694