International Jesuit Education Leadership Program

2007-07-21 20:05:39
Warsaw-Falenica, July 9-28, 2007

The International Jesuit Education Leadership Program started for the 6th time in Warsaw-Falenica in European Center for Communication and Culture. The participats came from 7 countries: Lithuania, Danmark, Ukraine, Poland, Sri Lanka, Hungary, Bielorus. 'The way of analyzing a difficult situation, presented at the course, is very useful at work and in my personal life' - Elisabeth Kossmann from Denmark said. Sister Zsofia Iuranyi from Hungary told us that almost every element of the training was useful for both her work and her personal development but she particularly liked topics concerning student's and teacher's growth profile, multiple intelligences and cooperative learning. See more about the program...

Trainers: Fr. Vincent Duminuco, SJ (USA), Fr. Wojciech Żmudziński, SJ (Poland), Bożena Prątnicka (Poland), Iya Smirnova (Belarus), Fr. Artur Kołodziejczyk, SJ (Poland).

Topics

Since the aim of the program is to motivate the participants to continuous spiritual and professional growth, and to prepare them for educational leadership rooted in Jesuit tradition, the subject matter includes such topics as: History and Recent Development of Jesuit Education, Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm, Personal Educational Creed, School Mission Statement, Concept s of Leadership, Public Relations, School Climate, School Culture, Fundraising, etc.

Social life

It is not only studying all the time during IJELP.

There were two excursions: sightseeing in Warsaw and a trip to Lublin.

The participants made interesting presentations about their countries, towns and schools, including films, dancing, singing, or even tasting some specialties of their national cuisine.

The presentation of Gdynia was accompanied by the concert of Medieval Music Group from Magis Foundation and Jesuit High School in Gdynia. There was an opportunity to watch films in the ECCC centre: Babette's Feast and Animal Farm. The participants could attend Services held every day in the ECCC chapel.

Participants' views

Sr. Zsofia Juranyi from Hungary:

Almost every element of the training was useful for both my work and my personal development but I particularly liked topics concerning student's and teacher's growth profile, multiple intelligences and cooperative learning. Teachers had the opportunity to try out the active teaching methods they were presented, and I find it very important for future practice in the classroom. The trips gave us opportunity to know each other better and to learn more about Poland. The personal conversations and sharing the views were very important for me! Thanks to everybody!

Elisabeth Kossmann from Denmark:

The way of analyzing a difficult situation, presented at the course, is very useful at work and in my personal life. Group work on multiple intelligences was an activity. I will remember most. Many contacts have been established to the other IJELP participants during meetings or just walking in the neighborhood.

Fr. Maxwell Silva from Sri Lanka:

Identifying student's talent and working accordingly, as an element of the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm is an attitude that I find important in my work. Very significant for me was also the formulation of my personal teacher's creed. As regards IJELP social life, the trips and other activities were excellent - well balanced and well organized.

Magda Kreft from Poland:

Public Relations was one of the most interesting topics for me, as well as the simulation of crisis situation at school with media involvement. When learning about Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm, I focused on the complexity of personal growth. I also enjoyed IJELP evenings, when we were playing , singing, talking and laughing together - it was a great way to spend time and get to know each other better.

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