Transferencia de aprendizajes desde el aula formal hacia la práctica clínica: una reflexión sobre la formación de fonoaudiólogos en Chile / Transferring learning from the formal classroom to the clinical practice: A reflection on the training of speech therapists in Chile

En el presente artículo se reflexiona sobre el proceso de transferencia de los aprendizajes desde el aula formal hacia la práctica clínica y sobre el desafío que implica esta tarea en la formación de fonoaudiólogos en instituciones de educación superior chilenas. Para ello, se inicia con un análisis sobre los tres niveles del sistema educacional actual en Chile, el macrosistema (modelo educativo general), mesosistema (modelo educativo asumido por cada una de las instituciones de educación superior) y microsistema (currículo adoptado por cada carrera universitaria), con el fin de entregar un marco referencial. Posteriormente, se describe el Modelo de Enseñanza para la Comprensión, se plantea evidencia de aplicación en instituciones de educación superior de Latinoamérica y se reflexiona sobre el aporte que significaría la implementación de este modelo para el proceso de transferencia de los aprendizajes. Por último, se plantean los alcances de esta propuesta y las posibles limitaciones en su ejecución.

In this paper, we present some reflections on the process of learning-transfer from formal classrooms to clinical practices, and the challenges involved for the training of speech therapist in Chilean higher-education institutions. We begin by analyzing the three levels of the current educational system in Chile: the macrosystem (general educational model), the mesosystem (educational models assumed by each higher -education institution), and microsystem (curricula adopted at universities), in order to provide a reference framework. Subsequently, we describe the Teaching Model for Understanding, we present evidence of application in institutions of higher education in Latin America and we reflect on the impact that the implementation of this model might have for the process of transfer of learning. Finally, we considerthe scope of the proposal and the possible limitations in its execution.

Kampo Medical Education for University Students of Health Education / 日本東洋医学雑誌

Many of the students belonging to the School of Health and Social Services will be responsible for health education in the future, and it is important that they have an understanding of the importance of Kampo medicine and the ability to give appropriate guidance in the field. But their educational goals need discussing. We conducted lectures on Kampo medicine with medical school students towards this end, and conducted before and after questionnaire surveys to gauge their effect. Students with a desirable degree of awareness toward Kampo medicine in Japanese society increased from 58.0 ± 15.4% to 88.5 ± 10.2%, and students judging Kampo as either useful or extremely useful rose from 58.4% to 95.9%. It is our hope that, with the raised awareness from these lectures as a base, these students will go on to engage in suitable medical educational activities in the future.