1st Edition

Narrative Approaches within Arts-based Environmental Education Theoretical and Practical Applications for Alternative Futures

By Margaretha Häggström Copyright 2026
180 Pages 7 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

180 Pages 7 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

180 Pages 7 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

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. Theoretical chapters inform a discussion of empirical studies carried out in Sweden, Finland, and Slovenia, applying concepts such as... Read more

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

Biography

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