July 2023

ST. ALOYSIUS COLLEGE (SYDNEY) REFLECT ON REFLECTION

By Elizabeth Phipps, Director of Teaching and Learning, St. Aloysius College (Sydney)

On Monday 17 July, St Aloysius’ College teaching and support & operational staff gathered for our Term III professional development program.

Consisting of two sessions, the first focused on the development of the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm (IPP) and considered its context in the contemporary world. After a deep dive into the idea of Reflection led by Fr Ross Jones SJ, the staff then took part in a session facilitated by Fr Johnny Go SJ, author of Learning by Refraction.

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By Jem Gemzontan, ago

Keep the Light of the ISLF Burning

By Yuga Orita (Graduate School of Global Studies, Master’s Program – 1st Year)

The Ignatian Student Leadership Forum (ISLF) was held from March 23 to 25, 2023 for students from the four Jesuit Schools in Japan (Eiko Gakuen, Rokko Gakuin, Hiroshima Gakuin, and Sophia Fukuoka). It was planned, prepared, and organized by leaders comprising university students who had graduated from the four Jesuit schools. Also involved were individuals associated with the Sophia School Corporation Catholic Jesuit Center, priests of the Society of Jesus, and students of theology, and the event was held to welcome students from the from schools, specifically students of the 3rd year junior high to 2nd year high sections.

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By jcgosj, ago

ATENEO EDUCATION DEAN INTRODUCES “LEARNING BY REFRACTION” TO ATENEO CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE

by Cris Gilbert Garcia, Ateneo Confucius Institute

Fr. Johnny Go, SJ introduced the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm (IPP) to teachers of the Confucius Institute at the Ateneo de Manila University (CI-ADMU) on 1 July 2023. The talk by the Dean of the Gokongwei Brothers School of Education and Learning Design (GBSEALD) opened CI-ADMU’s first face-to-face faculty meeting in four years. It was attended by 20 CI-ADMU teachers, including CI Director Dr. Ellen Palanca and Chinese Director Dr. Cynthia Liang.

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By Jen Ramirez, ago