New Tools for an Ancient Craft: The Use of eCases in Chinese Medicine Education

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Lin, Z.X., Lam, P., Wong, A., Cen, Z.b., Sun, W.z., Miao, J.x. & McNaught, C. (2009). New Tools for an Ancient Craft: The Use of eCases in Chinese Medicine Education. International Journal on E-Learning, 8(3), 331-345. Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Journal Information

International Journal on E-Learning
ISSN 1537-2456
Volume 8, Issue 3, July 2009
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)  Chesapeake, VA

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Authors

Zhi-Xiu Lin, School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong; Paul Lam, Alex Wong, Centre for Learning Enhancement And Research, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong; Ze-bo Cen, Wai-zhu Sun, Jiang-xia Miao, School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong; Carmel McNaught, Centre for Learning Enhancement And Research, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Abstract

Conventional teaching of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is highly teacher-centered, in line with traditional views of the teacher as “master”. This article focuses on how modern teaching concepts and technologies can enhance the teaching of TCM in Hong Kong, a city noted for a culture where “East meets West.” The project described in this article concerns the development and use of a media-rich collection of electronic cases (eCases) for TCM students at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Initially, the applicability of interactive teaching and learning strategies in TCM were explored in order to refine the design of the eCases. Detailed evaluations (student surveys and expert reviews) confirmed expected learning benefits and provided ideas for further enhancement. The findings are positive, suggesting that teachers and students welcome this innovation. “New” concepts and “old” subjects are not necessarily incompatible.

Keywords

• Post Secondary Education
• Health
• eLearning
• Instructional Materials
• Teaching Methods

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