Document Type
Praxis
Abstract
In Jesuit higher education institutions, enduring principles and values invite educators and students from all backgrounds to consider integrating the essence of Ignatian pedagogy into their own practices as well as develop leaders who are prepared to confront, transform, inspire, and participate in leadership globally. It requires both institutional investment and student involvement in the learning process. Using the Ignatian pedagogical model, constructivism theory of learning, Dewey’s theory of experience, and past literature on leadership preparedness, this article presents a dynamic self-exploration for leadership preparedness (SELP) framework. It is a theoretical framework rooted in self-discovery through reflection and growth. The SELP framework has three components: internal elements, external elements, and personal reflective analysis. It is a tool designed to support the mission and values of Jesuit education. In this article, the SELP framework was used as a blueprint to design two theoretical applications which can be tested in a real college setting. Guidelines for facilitators and a student reflection worksheet are also included in this article. Although not prescriptive, in a small way, the framework addresses the complex and real-world problem of leadership preparedness and the individual work needed along the way.
Recommended Citation
Amu, Vivian A..
"Leading from Within: Integrating Ignatian Pedagogy into a Theoretical Framework for Leadership Preparedness."
Jesuit Higher Education: A Journal Vol. 14:
No.
2
(2025)
.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15365/2164-7666.1518
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.lmu.edu/jhe/vol14/iss2/9
