In-Person vs. Online: The Future of Massage Education
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Welcome to "The Rub," a captivating podcast delving into the world of massage therapy. Join your host, Corey Rivera, as they explore the intricacies of continuing education in massage therapy with guests Ruth Werner, Whitney Lowe, and Rebecca Sturgeon.
In this enlightening episode, Corey engages in insightful conversations with industry experts about the transformative shift in massage therapy education, particularly focusing on the transition from traditional in-person classes to the realm of online learning.
The discussion delves into contrasting viewpoints on education's purpose within the massage therapy community. Whitney laments the prevailing focus on technique-oriented courses, advocating for broader clinical reasoning skills.
Ruth Werner shares her passion for teaching ethics in massage therapy, emphasizing the power of role-playing and peer discussions in cultivating a supportive learning environment.
Rebecca Sturgeon champions the emotional and social dimensions of in-person learning, highlighting its unique ability to foster camaraderie and resilience among practitioners.
As the episode draws to a close, Corey invites reflections from the guests on their favorite topics to teach and learn.
Join Corey Rivera and their esteemed guests on "The Rub," where each episode invites you to uncover the secrets, challenges, and triumphs of the massage therapy profession.
Links:
Healwell's Oncology Classes
What is the Transformative Learning Theory?
An Update on Transformational Learning
Ruth Werner
Whitney Lowe
Rebecca Sturgeon's Oncology Book
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Hoofdstukken
1. In-Person vs. Online: The Future of Massage Education (00:00:00)
2. Before vs after COVID (00:04:28)
3. My Pants (00:07:27)
4. Rebecca on in-person learning (00:08:32)
5. Research Tidbit: Transformative Learning (00:10:46)
6. First in-person after COVID (00:14:56)
7. Biopsychosocial (00:16:39)
8. What's your favorite thing to teach/learn? (00:18:19)
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