Title
Wood or Steel? Six Practices for an Effective Learning Relationship from Martial Arts to Psychology
Date of Award
2020
Document Type
Doctoral Research Paper
Degree Name
Psy.D.
Department
Graduate School of Professional Psychology
First Advisor
Michael Karson, Ph.D.
Second Advisor
Peter Buirski, Ph.D.
Third Advisor
Risa Muchnick, Psy.D.
Keywords
Learning, Relationship, Craft, Practice, Teaching, Developmental, Status, Dynamic
Publication Statement
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Copyright Statement / License for Reuse
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License.
Abstract
Becoming a psychologist is founded on supervision, the practice of learning the craft by doing the craft under the watchful eye of an expert. Becoming a black belt in martial arts is based on a similar principle of endless practice with the guidance of a master. How a teacher, supervisor, or sensei navigates the relationship with their student is crucial to the student’s ability to arrive at mastery of the craft. Methods for creating an appropriate and effective teacher/student relationship are explored by examining parallels between teaching practices used by karate teachers, and teaching practices used by graduate-level supervisors. Relevant learning and relational concepts are reviewed, relevant terminology in martial arts and psychology training are established, then six shared practices are explored. Considerations for teachers and students about how to approach teaching and learning the psychology craft are provided.
Extent
33 pgs
Recommended Citation
Luginbuhl, Jessica, "Wood or Steel? Six Practices for an Effective Learning Relationship from Martial Arts to Psychology" (2020). Graduate School of Professional Psychology: Doctoral Papers and Masters Projects. 382.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/capstone_masters/382
Paper Method
Theoretical Analysis and Synthesis