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Comment by World Massage Conference on October 27, 2009 at 10:50pm

World Massage Conference ABMP: Special Pre-Conference Broadcast for Educators...
Wednesday, October 28th at 2PM EST (12 noon MT) join us for a special round table discussion generously organized by the ABMP.

http://www.worldmassageconference.com/abmp

Comment by Bonny Donnelly on October 27, 2009 at 8:24pm

Well here we all are , again! lol
I LOVE teaching "Tian DI Bamboo Massage!"

Comment by Susan G. Salvo on October 27, 2009 at 7:50am

Hey Amy,

I’ve been thinking (a dangerous pastime, I know).

Why not make the free seminar part of your class?

So much of what we talk about applies directly to massage therapists. We spent lots of time talking about skills MTs should possess.

Perhaps, follow up with a “what did you learn” discussion or have them down 5 key points.

You could have some fun with this one.

Comment by Amy O'Connor on October 26, 2009 at 8:27pm

Thank you for that, Susan! That should be helpful for a lot of people, given the line-up;-) Is it pure irony that I won't be able to go to it because I will be teaching at that time? :-P

Comment by Susan G. Salvo on October 26, 2009 at 12:56pm

There is a free online discussion about massage education this Wednesday, October 28.

The time is: 11:00 a.m. Pacific; 12:00 p.m. Mountain; 1:00 p.m. Central; 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Discussion Panelist includes:
• Cherie Sohnen-Moe
• Mary Ann Foster
• Ruth Werner
• Whitney Lowe
• Susan Salvo
• Anne Williams (MC)

There is the link to attend. Hope everyone can make it.

http://www.worldmassageconference.com/abmp

Let me know if you have any questions.

Comment by Jackie Wilson on October 18, 2009 at 10:36am

Hi everyone..yes, there are a few good schools near me..maybe I could find out if they would teach me? thanks everyone

Comment by Mary Ellen Derwis-Balaz on October 18, 2009 at 10:15am

I am a Chi Nei Tsang abdominal Chi Massage instructor as taught by Gilles Marin and Mantak Chia. We alway refer to our clients as students. This bodywork modality aids clients in digestion and detoxing. As practitioners we are always instructing in ways to help oneself. From Chi Kung practice. Nei Gong meditative practice. to actual hands on practice based in the five elemental model (fire,wood, metal, earth,water). Curious? Listen to my latest podcast interview with a local health food store owner. His customers simply download onto their ipods and listen. Then they call and learn more. Think outside the box!!! http://vchoiceblog.com

Comment by Pete Whitridge on October 13, 2009 at 3:16pm

Always great to Susan's comments. One day we will every have a Teacher College so that when it time to teach, experienced therapists will have the massage skills AND the teaching skills to elevate the quality of graduates at every school. See my posts at let's talk education and becoming a teacher. Let's keep talking! p>

Comment by Gloria Coppola on October 12, 2009 at 5:32pm

Instructors - let your students watch this video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsAc6tEAjsk

How to go to a massage interview

Comment by Susan G. Salvo on October 12, 2009 at 11:36am

Hey Jackie,

Adult learning is more problem-centered (or process-oriented) rather than content-oriented

With this in mind, strategies such as case studies, role playing, simulations, and self-evaluation are most useful.

Instructors adopt a role of facilitator or resource rather than lecturer or grader.

Also keep in mind that experience (including mistakes) must provide the basis for learning activities.

I usually lecture briefly on a content area, and then present a case-study for a class discussion (with a broad spectrum of answers with focus on cause and effect and critical thinking).

Then after full discussion, we re-assemble in small groups for treatment planning and self (and sometimes peer) evaluation of session planning.

Teaching is one of the joys of my life.

I hope this helps.

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