A constituição do educador magis no ambiente escolar inaciano: elementos essenciais

Abstract

This article aims to discuss the constitution of the magis educator in an Ignatian educational environment, identifying its essential elements. The methodology used was a qualitative approach, consisting of bibliographical research, followed by data collection and analysis. The beginning of the theoretical foundation is dedicated to contextualizing neoliberal society, paying attention to the impacts that interfere with education and overshadow the dignity of human beings. Next, we delve deeper into the essential aspects of Ignatian pedagogy, which is inspired by the spiritual experience of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, with emphasis on the conception of the human being and the world in the Ignatian vision. It was possible to observe the challenges of being a magis educator in a social context that challenges and opposes the Ignatian pedagogy that defends human dignity and its integral formation to become a person free to be more for others. Data collection was carried out with educators from Colégio São Luís, a Jesuit institution in the city of São Paulo – SP, with the aim of mapping perceptions about what is understood about being magis. By analyzing the data, the study identified weaknesses and strengths in educators' perception of the magis concept, as well as the need to intensify training in this dimension. The study concludes that Colégio São Luís has made advances in its programs in the training area, but still has potential for qualification, since magis is a driving force to preserve the way of proceeding in a Jesuit educational environment.