“The Pedagogy of International Relations Theory”

This introduction provides an overview of The Palgrave Handbook on the Pedagogy of International Relations Theory, a collection of 69 chapters that explore how best to teach the systems of thought that organize the study of international relations and global politics. Collectively and individually, the chapters document and advance intradisciplinary conversations about the challenge of helping students understand the nuances and importance of IR theory. The handbook is organized around four themes—teaching theory to particular audiences and in particular classroom contexts, tips for teaching specific theories, an exploration of pedagogical approaches to teaching theory, and pedagogical considerations specific to courses in geographic regions. Authors document strategies and tactics that they have successfully applied to that challenge in a variety of contexts and encourage readers to creatively adapt to the challenges of their own pedagogical contexts.