Using Lectio Divina in the Analysis of Poems: Basis for a Student-Centered Learning Pedagogy and Transformative Learning

AUTHOR(S)

FR. ERIC PAUL S. LEYBLE, MDiv, JCL, MAED FR. RUEL F. LERO, SVD, MAT, PhD

ABSTRACT

——This study was aimed at introducing Lectio Divina as an alternative tool in the analysis of poems among the 38 Grade 12 Senior High School students at Holy Name University (Tagbilaran City, Bohol). The primary objective was to determine its effectiveness in promoting student-centered learning and transformative outcomes, as well as to identify challenges in its implementation and propose a supportive framework. Using a sequential explanatory mixedmethod design, the research began with the introduction of a learning guide to assist participants in applying Lectio Divina in analyzing literary texts. This was followed by a survey to gather feedback on its effectiveness and challenges in poem analysis. The results show that Lectio Divina can be effectively integrated into literary studies, with challenges being manageable. The study concludes that Lectio Divina has potential as a valuable pedagogical tool, and further research is recommended to explore its application, along with other contemplative practices, in analyzing texts in educational settings. Keywords — Alternative Tool for Learning, Lectio Divina, Poem Analysis Student-Centered Pedagogy, Transformative Learning