Epilogue: The Importance of Pedagogical Love in Adult Education

This epilogue explores the evolving role and status-related demands placed on educators in adult education, emphasising the enduring importance of pedagogical love. The text highlights how traditions in education, deeply rooted in the past century, remain significant today. It examines the impact of globalisation, internationalisation, new technologies, and rapid changes in the work environment on the practice and perception of pedagogical love. Various chapters demonstrate how pedagogical love, grounded in positive psychology and inclusive education principles, supports the emotional and academic success of adult learners across diverse cultural contexts. The epilogue underscores that good teachers in adult education possess qualities such as compassion, patience, and self-reflection, which are crucial for fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. It also emphasises that pedagogical love contributes to learners’ emotional security and academic progress, advocating for its integration into teacher training programmes to address contemporary educational challenges.