Why you do what you do: The power in knowing and naming pedagogies

Abstract

This article is for those educators who want to become more intentional in their craft of teaching. The authors introduce eight different pedagogies through their historical lineage, intending for readers to gain an appreciation for, and understanding of, the broader trajectory of educational philosophies, and illustrate how common teaching techniques can be shaped by the pedagogies. By familiarizing themselves with a specific educational philosophy or philosophies, educators begin to identify and name the ways they teach, how students best learn, what counts as knowledge, and the desired outcomes. In doing so, educators increase their opportunities to provide more meaningful and impactful education. This article also includes quick‐reference guides to the pedagogies for readers to return to frequently.

Integrating Contemplative and Ignatian Pedagogies in a Buddhist Studies Classroom

“…12 The students' contemplative experience adds a dimension to their critical thinking. Similarly, when we scrutinized "On Some Definitions of Mindfulness" (Gethin 2011), students analyzed how their CBCT ® Module II practice informed their understanding of this assigned reading. They studied the concepts of sati ("mindfulness") as they have emerged in various Pali texts, as Gethin mentions.…”