This book shows how the pedagogical philosophy of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) founder, Ignatius of Loyola, can be used and applied in public school settings in the USA and around the world without dismantling the separation of church and state. Ignatian Pedagogy should be considered a historical precursor to modern practical and pedagogical theories such as culturally relevant pedagogy and equity frameworks in education, with Jesuit foundational texts such as the Ratio Studiorum including material about working within and valuing the context of the culture surrounding schools, emphasizing student voice and empowering the student as a co-teacher.
Based on new research carried out in New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE) schools the author argues for universal character formation programs based on already existing and highly effective programs at Jesuit-sponsored schools. The research shows that universal character formation programs are highly effective in developing students flourishing, strengthening their relationships with themselves and others, and enabling critical, reflective thought. Based on the theory of Ignatius of Loyola and the work of thinkers including Paulo Freire, Mahatma Gandhi, Elisabeth Johnson and Martin Luther King, Brenkert presents a theological-philosophical framework for creating a ‘beloved community’ free from oppression, poverty and hate.
Author(s): Benjamin James Brenkert
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 189
City: London
Half Title
Series Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Tables
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: The Pedagogy of Ignatius of Loyola
Chapter 2: Ignatius of Loyola and Character Formation
Chapter 3: Feminist Theology and Pedagogy: Engaging Critical Theory
Chapter 4: Assessing a Jesuit-Sponsored School’s Afterschool Program of Character Formation
Chapter 5: Special Education Placement (From Most Restrictive Environment to Least Restrictive Environment): An Application of Ignatian Pedagogy and the IPP in a New York City Public School
Chapter 6: Ignatian Pedagogy and the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm: Implications and Findings for New York City Public Schools
Chapter 7: A Framework for Human Flourishing and the Creation of the Beloved Community
Notes
Bibliography
Annotated Bibliography
Appendix A: The Jesuit-Sponsored School Afterschool Program of Character Formation Student Survey
Appendix B: Hypotheses
Appendix C: Results: Student Age and Self-Esteem
Appendix D: Results: Student Grade Level and Development of Social Skills
Appendix E: Results: Student Age and Intensity of Activity
Appendix F: Results: Sense of Belonging
Appendix G: Logic Model Situation
Index
