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REFLECTIVE PRACTICE

"By three methods we may learn wisdom: first by reflection, which is noblest;
second by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest."
Confucius

Ongiara College is committed to the development of reflective acupuncture practitioners and uses the reflective learning cycle, reflective writing in journals, self-assessment, literature reviews, professional portfolios, critical incident methodologies, research-minded inquiry and action research strategies throughout the program of study.  Reflective practice is “a dialogue of thinking and doing through which I become more skillful”.  Schön (1987)  By its nature, it integrates theory and practice. 

“The Reflective Practice approach believes that good work in a profession involves more than being good at basic skills.  It involves: 

1. developing knowledge during practice through reflection on practice which in turn transforms and is transformed by further practice
2. a commitment to a set of moral principles involving complex and serious responsibilities requiring the exercise of professional judgement
3. thinking and improvising on one’s feet
4. the endless exercise and refinement of professional judgement”  

Quote from Della Fish during a series of Education Workshops
for Acupuncture Colleges in the UK.

Ongiara College of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
1198 Ridge Rd. North, Ridgeway, Ontario, Canada, L0S 1N0. Telephone (905) 894 1323
info@ongiaracollege.ca