Melting Pots
A Melting Pot is an innovative method of accelerated learning
Melting Pot sessions are focused discussion groups, suitable as a continuing education method for homeopaths. There is a close resemblance to the 'Un-conference: both of which have an underpinning of adult learning theory. When group guidelines are explained, equal participation allows the discussion to become deeply collaborative and thought provoking. The article "An innovative Method of Accelerated Learning" is available for download. It describes how to run a Melting Pot session. The aim is to encourage this enjoyable and effective method of learning to build broad knowledge on specific topics for participants, and within the homeopathic community.
A Melting Pot provides:
- Focused, dynamic and rewarding discussion
- Sharing clinical insights, the journey through the nuts and bolts of cases
- Describing successful methodologies
- Using cases to illuminate points
- Seeking opinions of colleagues
- Speaking with a practitioner whose work interests you
OUTCOMES OF A MELTING POT
During a melting pot the participants discover and uncover much useful information:
- Different ways of using medicines
- New ways of approaching cases
- Prescribing details
- Solutions for difficult cases
- Connections with other practitioners
- Skills to apply in clinic
WHAT A MELTING POT IS NOT
- A philosophical or theoretical discussion
- An opportunity to grandstand
- Arguing the case for one method over another
- Heated debate
- A place to criticise your colleagues
- Problem solving of the homeopathic profession