Perceptions on the Role of Digital Technology in Acupuncture Education: A Qualitative Study

International Journal of Economics and Management Studies

© 2023 by SSRG - IJEMS Journal

Volume 10 Issue 1

Year of Publication : 2023

Authors : Joseto N. Bernadas Jr., Dyna Rachmawati

10.14445/23939125/IJEMS-V10I1P105

How to Cite?

Joseto N. Bernadas Jr., Dyna Rachmawati, "Perceptions on the Role of Digital Technology in Acupuncture Education: A Qualitative Study," SSRG International Journal of Economics and Management Studies, vol. 10,  no. 1, pp. 34-41, 2023. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23939125/IJEMS-V10I1P105

Abstract:

This study aims to determine the perception of both professors and students on digital technology's role in facilitating interactive acupuncture learning. Learning acupuncture is normally carried out face-to-face since many of its lessons demand immediate validation for accurate comprehension. However, the COVID-19 pandemic forces many learning institutions to conduct classes online. Hence, the necessity to examine the way digital technology is perceived in teaching and learning acupuncture. Moreover, this study is conducted in the Acupuncture department at the Universitas Katolik Darma Cendika (UKDC), Indonesia. For its distance learning, the university uses the commonly accessible Google Meet and Zoom application. This qualitative research employs the qualitative data collection approaches of one-to-one and focus group interviews. The gathered data are analyzed using systematic textual analysis. So far, there is not much research yet on the way professors and students perceive the usefulness of digital technology in acupuncture learning. In filling up this particular research gap lies the novelty of this study. The data analysis reveals three related themes, namely: ‘unpreparedness to engage in digitalized acupuncture education among the internal stakeholders’; ‘need for more updated digital learning applications and quality digital teaching approaches’; and ‘the fitting attitude towards digital teaching and learning is Both and, not Either or’. Indeed, learning and teaching acupuncture may be done online. Nevertheless, direct hands-on training remains its main instruction medium due to its very nature.

Keywords:

Acupuncture, Digitalization, Interactive learning, Perception, Qualitative study.

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