Introduction to the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm: an Online Course for Librarians

Authors

Eric Kowalik, Marquette UniversityFollow
Leatha Miles-Edmonson, Marquette UniversityFollow
Vicki Rosen, University of San FranciscoFollow

Document Type

Praxis

Abstract

This article discusses the development and delivery of a three-week asynchronous online course on Jesuit history, education, and the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm (IPP) for librarians working in Association of Jesuit Colleges and University (AJCU) institutions. Created by two instruction librarians and one instructional designer from a pair of AJCU institutions, the course explores incorporating the IPP -- a contemplative learning model -- into a one-shot, single class library instruction session. Included is a practical description of the development, revision, marketing, and success of the online course, along with a list of the class contents. Over three course offerings in 2017 and 2018, thirty one participants discussed readings and videos, and shared ideas about their current teaching practices. They reflected on how the IPP, or at least some elements of it, might become part of their teaching, despite the time and content constraints. Other topics included the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) “Framework for Information Literacy in Higher Education”, critical librarianship, and social justice. The intent of the article is to raise awareness of the course for interested librarians and to offer guidance to anyone working to develop an online course related to Ignatian pedagogy and teaching.

Recommended Citation

Kowalik, Eric; Miles-Edmonson, Leatha; and Rosen, Vicki (2019) "Introduction to the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm: an Online Course for Librarians," Jesuit Higher Education: A Journal: Vol. 8: No. 2, Article 7.
Available at: https://epublications.regis.edu/jhe/vol8/iss2/7