On the Motivation of Practical Training in Moxibustion. Second Report Evaluation of Training in Moxa Cone Preparation.
10.3777/jjsam.42.252
- VernacularTitle:灸実技実習における評価と動機づけ 第２報 がいしゅ作りの実習を通して
- Author:
Masataka KAWAI
;
Tatsuzo NAKAMURA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:Journal of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
1992;42(3):252-259
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
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Abstract:
We investigated the relationship between the effects of performance and motivation on intrinsic and extrinsic training methods of moxibustion among the total number of students in our class. The students were assigned to perform moxibustion by two methods; (1) the students were self-taught and learned moxa cone preparation and use by employing an instrument that measures moxa burning temperature and time, and then evaluated their own performance; (2) the students had their performance evaluated by the teacher without the use of the instrument.
The students' motivation for learning moxibustion was estimated by the S. D. (Semantic Differential) method, a rating scale, and by the descriptions of the student's impressions.
Motivation was different according to the performance of the two methods. The comparison of the students subjective self-reports indicates that self-evaluation with the use of the instrument provides stronger self-confidence and motivation, thus method 1 has advantages.
Conclusion:
A comparison of the students' reactions suggests that the stronger motivation of the students regarding their practical training was due to the fact that method 1 was more interesting since the students could monitor the temperature by using the instrument.
