On relational pedagogy in occupational therapy education: What it is and why it matters.

Key Points

• The paper aims to define relational pedagogy in the context of occupational therapy education and discuss its significance.
• Conceptual analysis of relational pedagogy
• Assessment of its alignment with occupational therapy values
• Discussion on the need for institutional recognition
• Identifies a gap in the recognition of emotional labour in education
• Highlights the need to move away from individualistic approaches
• Suggests that educational practices should include care, dialogue, and mutual engagement