La Incidencia del Método Montessori en el Desarrollo de la Espiritualidad Ignaciana de los Estudiantes de 4to de Educación General Básica de la Unidad Educativa San Luis Gonzaga de Quito-Ecuado

Abstract

Abstract: Ignatian Spirituality focuses on active attention to God, accompanied by a prompt response that must be present in daily life and must include prayer, discernment, and most importantly, apostolic service. Thus, this study aims to analyze the impact of the Montessori method on the development of Ignatian Spirituality, focusing on fourth-year students of Basic General Education at the San Luis Gonzaga Educational Unit. This analysis was developed using a mixed design, combining descriptive and quasi-experimental methods, taking a sample of 60 students. This research was conducted at an institution run by the Society of Jesus in Ecuador, making use of its oratory, where an environment was created that facilitated reflection and experiential learning. The results showed that the Montessori method favored the experience of Ignatian values. Finally, it is concluded that the integration of active methodologies favors spiritual formation and can be implemented at other educational levels.