Ignatian pedagogy as a frame for universal design in college: Meeting learning needs of generation Z

• Main Authors: Myers, K.A (Author), Pousson, J.M (Author)
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI AG 2018
• Subjects: Generation Z; Ignatian pedagogy; Jesuit tradition; Universal design; Universal instructional design
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 In viewing the principles of Universal Instructional Design (UID), both inside and outside the classroom, a direct connection may be made to the principles of Ignatian pedagogy—a 500-year old tradition of education—in meeting the learning needs of today’s college students, Generation Z. The Ignatian pedagogy as a frame for universal instructiosnal design principles can guide instructors to understand how college students can learn best and facilitate that knowledge acquisition to serve the common good. This article addresses Generation Z’s experience with digital technology and illustrates how the Ignatian pedagogical model tenets (i.e., context, experience, reflection, action, and evaluation) connect with UID practices in a higher education curriculum. Examples of UID, as it applies to each tenet and to web access, are included. © 2018 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.