Ignatian Pedagogy as a Frame for Universal Design in College: Meeting Learning Needs of Generation Z

J. Pousson, Karen Myers
2018 Education Sciences  
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
more » ... n 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.
doi:10.3390/educsci8040193 fatcat:5ratwmw6cney5jzlkk56h2obfm