Abstract
Teaching and learning are the two sides of a coin. Present education in Ayurveda is mostly becoming an examination oriented not knowledge oriented. Education is not simply imparting knowledge in a particular faculty or subject or making oneself to be able for securing jobs or scoring Marks in exams, but at the same time is also training in logical thinking which helps the coming generations adjust to the ever-changing environment. It also means opening the doors of the mind, cultivation of Mind, cleansing and realization of the self. The present education system is weighed down by several reasons as a result of which the outcome is becoming self-centric. If we study our ancient education methods e found it from Buddhist period. The goal of Buddhist education is to attain wisdom and it is spiritual oriented. The chief aim of Buddhist education was all round development of child’s personality. This included his physical, mental, moral, intellectual and spiritual development. Ayurveda is an ancient science of Indian origin. India has the rich heritage in the field of knowledge and education. The importance of ancient sciences Ayurveda is being recognized and appreciated at national and international levels. Adhyayan (learning) and Adhyapan (teaching) are important aspects of education system. Ancient education system in India was based on Gurukul and Guru Shishya Parampara (Teacher-Disciple Tradition) which was also followed in Ayurveda. Ayurveda and it was formally recognized by W.H.O in 1978. At present education system has been integrated with modern tools and technologies which are being incorporated in teaching and learning of Ayurveda. The present paper deals with critical review of ancient and current skills of Medical teaching and learning.
Highlights
In Ancient India, the teaching and learning was based on Gurukula system of education which was followed in Ayurveda
The ASSURE Model places the focus on the learner and the overall outcome of accomplishing learning objectives[16] A Analyze learner characteristics S State objective S Design materials or Select, Modify U Utilize materials R Require learner response E Evaluation
Ancient education system in India was based on Gurukul it is on Kulguru based
Summary
To assess ancient skills of learning and teaching in Ayurveda To assess modern skills of learning and teaching To correlate ancient and modern view of learning and teaching and to improve the quality of Ayurveda education Materials and Methods The ancient teaching and learning methods available in Ayurvedic classical books will be studied and literature regarding modern teaching and learning methods will be studied and it will be collected from various books and internet .The methodologies of teaching and learning from both streams of knowledge will be compared and critically analyzed. The physician, who has learnt these both, is fit to be honored by kings[1] He who has learned only the theoretical part but not skilled in practice gets confused at the time of approach of a patient, even as a coward feels at entering the battle field. 2. Examination of the Acharya (Teacher) – The teacher should have good theoretical as well as clinical and practical knowledge of the subject .He should have high moral character and no ego besides having good behavior with the disciples. The ASSURE Model places the focus on the learner and the overall outcome of accomplishing learning objectives[16] A Analyze learner characteristics S State objective S Design materials or Select, Modify U Utilize materials R Require learner response E Evaluation. Measurable student outcomes that require the higher levels of expertise will require more sophisticated classroom assessment techniques
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