Envisioning a Lasallian Online Pedagogy: Twelve Virtues of a Good Teacher in a Digital Environment

Elizabeth E. Seebach, Ph.D., Lori J. N. Charron, Ph.D.

ABSTRACT

This paper examines the question, “How do we remain true to our Lasallian pedagogy when teaching online?” To answer the question, focus groups applied online teaching strategies to “The Twelve Virtues of a Good Master” (Agathon, 1785) which are seminal to Lasallian teaching practices. Practical applications are given for each of the virtues: gravity, silence, humility, prudence, wisdom, patience, reserve, gentleness, zeal, vigilance, and piety.

KEYWORDS

Lasallian education; online pedagogy; distant education; Catholic online education; Twelve Virtues; Lasallian pedagogy

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Envisioning a Lasallian Online Pedagogy: Twelve Virtues of a Good Teacher in a Digital Environment

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