Classified teaching of acupoints: standardized teaching in Jingluo Shuxue Xue (Channels and Acupoints science) / 中国针灸

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study is to summarize teaching experiences on channel and acupoints. The method of classified teaching is put forward and approached to explore the law of acupoint teaching. It is held that the method could reduce randomness and enhance appropriateness, rationality and scientific validity of the teaching. Class hours are thus optimized and the best teaching result achieved. Acupoints are classified into 4 categories of core points, focal points, regular points and ordinary points according to their use frequency and theoretical importance. Classification methods, principles and categories are then determined. And content of courses, teaching techniques and requirements are introduced as well. Suggestions are offered on enriching teaching contents, for instance, paraphrasing of the acupoint names, indications, point prescriptions and clinical experiences. Thus the conclusion is made that it is imperative to reform the conventional sort of acupoints classified by only focal points and ordinary points as well as the related teaching methods.