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39. Moving, making, and mingling: Moving towards an embodied pedagogy
- Susannah McKee (author)
- Marie Stephenson (author)
Chapter of: Stories of Hope: Reimagining Education(pp. 469–480)
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| Title | 39. Moving, making, and mingling |
|---|---|
| Subtitle | Moving towards an embodied pedagogy |
| Contributor | Susannah McKee (author) |
| Marie Stephenson (author) | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.11647/obp.0462.39 |
| Landing page | https://www.openbookpublishers.com/books/10.11647/obp.0462/chapters/10.11647/obp.0462.39 |
| License | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ |
| Copyright | Susannah McKee; Marie Stephenso; |
| Publisher | Open Book Publishers |
| Published on | 2025-07-02 |
| Long abstract | This chapter critically reflects on the impact of mind/body dualism on educational practices, highlighting how traditional separations between cognition and embodiment have shaped learning environments. In response, it offers a hopeful vision for holistic, whole-person “mindbody” approaches to education. Drawing on an initial exploration of literature in neuroscience, embodied cognition, embodied pedagogy, and the theory of the extended mind, the chapter proposes a framework to support reflection and guide a shift towards more embodied pedagogical practices. It presents examples of current embodied approaches across disciplines and invites collaboration for future reflection, experimentation, and development of embodied pedagogies. |
| Page range | pp. 469–480 |
| Print length | 12 pages |
| Language | English (Original) |
Contributors
Susannah McKee
(author)Senior Lecturer at London Metropolitan University
Susannah McKee is a Senior Lecturer at London Metropolitan University, teaching on foundation year courses and within the education field. She has worked in UK Higher Education for more than fifteen years in areas including language teaching, international and access programmes, teacher education, and academic support. She is also a qualified yoga teacher. Particular interests include creative, holistic, and embodied approaches to learning.
Marie Stephenson
(author)Senior Lecturer at London Metropolitan University
Marie Stephenson is a Senior Lecturer at London Metropolitan University, teaching on foundation year courses and within the education area. She has worked in UK Higher Education for twenty-five years in areas including language teaching, international and access programmes, and academic support. Current interests include inclusive, creative, and embodied approaches to teaching and learning.
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