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The Pillars of the IJTMB-Exploring TMB Education
11Executive Editor/Editor-in-Chief, IJTMB, Loyalist College, Belleville, ON, Canada.
International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
|September 13, 2024
Summary
This editorial concludes a series on therapeutic massage and bodywork (TMB) research, practice, and education. It encourages TMB educators to share innovative teaching methods to advance the field.
Area of Science:
- Integrative and Complementary Medicine
- Health Professions Education
Background:
- This editorial concludes a three-part series on the core pillars of the International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: research, practice, and education.
- It emphasizes the critical role of scholarly discourse in advancing the field of therapeutic massage and bodywork (TMB).
Discussion:
- The piece specifically targets educators within the TMB field, urging them to disseminate their unique and creative pedagogical strategies.
- It highlights the importance of sharing innovative approaches to teaching and curriculum development in TMB programs.
Key Insights:
- A call for a collaborative approach among TMB educators to share knowledge and best practices.
- The central argument is that collective sharing will significantly enhance the quality of TMB education.
Outlook:
- Fostering a community of practice among TMB educators is essential for the continued growth and professionalization of the field.
- Sharing educational innovations is predicted to directly benefit and elevate the standards of professional TMB practice.
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