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Study technology, or study tech, is a methodology for learning developed by L. Ron Hubbard, founder of the Church of Scientology. Hubbard's "Study Tech" is used by Church of Scientology members as part of their training, and is also promoted outside the church by a church-affiliated corporation known as Applied Scholastics, which presents study tech as a universally applicable method to enhance the comprehension of any student, studying any topic.
In study tech, it is said that there are three "barriers" which can prevent students from learning: misunderstood words, lack of a physical presence of a subject, and proceeding through course materials too quickly (without fully understanding previous concepts).[1]
Though both Applied Scholastics and the Church of Scientology say that Hubbard's study tech is tremendously effective, no supporting evidence has appeared in educational journals or other third-party publications. The study tech materials have gained little acceptance among public school administrators or scholars of educational theory.
It was publicly stated by Hubbard that study tech is directly affiliated with Scientology. He wrote in a policy letter that "Study Tech is our primary bridge to Society."[2]
Acceptance outside of Scientology
Applied Scholastics programs, based on Hubbard's Study Tech, have received some limited acceptance by governmental education agencies. For example, Applied Scholastics received accreditation from the Italian Ministry of Education in 2005 as an organisation that Italian teachers can choose to attend, rather than a state University, for their continuing education requirement.[3][4] In the United States, the Literacy, Education and Ability Program (LEAP) of Memphis, Tennessee[1], an Applied Scholastics member organization, received a grant of $250,000 from the US government's Fund for the Improvement of Education (FIE) in 2005.[5]
Delphi Schools runs a number of primary, middle, and secondary schools throughout the country which utilize the Study Tech, including the founding The Delphian School in Oregon, and seven other Delphi Academy campuses. The Oregon and Los Angeles schools offer a full secondary education and award high school diplomas to graduates. The founding Delphian School in Oregon is registered with the State of Oregon Department of Education and is listed as "privately accredited".[6] It is a candidate member of the Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools (PNAIS). According to PNAIS, "Candidate Members are schools the PNAIS Board of Governors have approved as being able to meet the PNAIS Major Standards within a five-year period."[7] The Los Angeles Delphi Academy, along with the remaining Delphi schools are listed with their respective state education departments but none carry accreditation from their respective regional or national accreditation bodies.
Study Tech is used at Hubbard College of Administration International, an unaccredited post-secondary school that grants a specialized associates degree.
Some parents were upset when study technology methods were introduced in September 2008 at Bambolino Montessori Academy, a private school in Toronto. The owner/principal and dean of the school are both Scientologists but they say that study technology is secular and that they do not teach Scientology.[8]
References
- ^ Church of Scientology International studytechnology.org (accessed 5/31/06)
- ^ Hubbard, Ethics and Study Tech, Hubbard Communications Office Policy Letters of 4 April 1972
- ^ Announcement and copies of the letter of accreditation in Italian and English
- ^ Details on the Minstry of Education site
- ^ US Library of Congress Thomas accessed Oct 2, 2006 http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/cpquery/?&sid=cp1083xOTt&refer=&r_n=hr792.108&db_id=108&item=&sel=TOC_3611258&
- ^ http://www.ode.state.or.us/teachlearn/specialty/private/rptSchoolListingByCountyPrivate.pdf accessed 2006-10-22
- ^ http://www.pnais.org/membership/faqs.aspx You can also use the search function to verify the membership status. accessed 2006-10-22
- ^ "Scientology link at Montessori school alarms parents". CBC News. 2009-09=18. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/toronto/story/2008/09/18/bambolino-school.html. Retrieved on 2008-09-19.
External links
- "L. Ron Hubbard: Study Technology - Study Tech". Church of Scientology. http://www.studytechnology.org/.
- "Scientology FAQ: What is Study Technology?". An answer to a commonly asked question. Church of Scientology. http://faq.scientology.org/study.htm.
- "Scientology v. Education". A critical review of Scientology's "Study Tech". Studytech.org. http://www.studytech.org/home.php.
- Sara Catania (1997-11-14). "The Learning Cure". A critical article of Scientology Education. LA Weekly ; Studytech.org. http://www.studytech.org/1997/11/la_weeklythe_learning_cure.php.
- Di Matteo, Enzo (1998-12-10). "Scientology wants city's kids". NOW Magazine. http://www.nowtoronto.com/issues/18/15/News/feature.html. Retrieved on 2008-09-14.
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