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METHODS OF TEACHING
Ongiara College recognizes students as mature, adult learners and uses
predominantly student-centered process models of teaching and learning:
creative thought, involvement, investigation, experience, deliberation,
reflection. Didactic
teaching is kept to a minimum, and is used to inspire inquiry and investigation
rather than ‘transmit knowledge’. This comes from a belief
that the modern acupuncture practitioner must “be able to continuously
uncover and create his/her own theories of action and use and evaluate them” and
thus be a reflective practitioner. (Della Fish describing the ‘ideal
practitioner’ during a series of Education Workshops for Acupuncture
Colleges in the UK)
Theory informs practice and practice drives theory.
“Learning
is a comprehensive activity in which we come to
know ourselves
and the world around us.
Its achievements range from merely
being aware,
to what may be called understanding and
being able to explain.
It is both the acquisition of knowledge
and the extension of the ability to learn.”
Michael Oakeshott, Philosopher
METHODS
OF ASSESSMENT, EVALUATION and APPRAISAL
(With acknowledgement to Della Fish)
The criteria for procedures at Ongiara College predominantly
prioritize assessment of the range of understanding rather
than the knowledge base. Students are accountable
for their understanding and personal response; awareness
of processes involved; evidence of reflection and
critical thought; ability to adapt knowing-how to new
situations (learning of transferable skills); capacity
of going beyond what is offered by the teacher.
“I forget what I was
taught. I only remember what I've learnt.”
Patrick White, 1973 Australian Nobel Prizewinner for
Literature
Ongiara College
of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
1198 Ridge Rd. North, Ridgeway, Ontario, Canada, L0S 1N0. Telephone (905) 894 1323
info@ongiaracollege.ca
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