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Students' Perception of a Virtual Dissection Laboratory in Undergraduate Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing: A Focus Group Study.
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Seminars in Speech & Language . Nov2023, Vol. 44 Issue 5, p287-302. 16p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Hands-on laboratory experience that allows for manipulation of realistic and relevant materials in course curricula has been shown to improve students' learning, understanding, and critical thinking skills. The purpose of this study was to gain insight into the experiences of students who engaged in laboratory coursework using a virtual dissection (VD) table as part of an undergraduate course in anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing. Undergraduate students enrolled in an anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing course at a single university for the fall 2021 semester consented to participate. Nine students, divided into two focus groups, were encouraged to describe their experiences and perspectives about the VD table and corresponding laboratory assignments. Following verbatim transcription of the data, the authors conducted a thematic analysis. Five themes emerged from the body of data: (1) using the VD table , (2) completing the VD lab assignments , (3) preparation for laboratory sessions , (4) suggested modifications , and (5) enriched learning. Students believed using the VD table aided in a better understanding of course material than traditional methods. Moreover, they surmised that this method of learning, particularly for speech-language pathologists, may be superior to learning through models and cadavers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *PSYCHOLOGY of college students
*ONLINE education
*ANATOMY
*SCHOOL environment
*TEACHING methods
*RESEARCH methodology
*LEARNING laboratories
*UNDERGRADUATE programs
*AUDIOLOGY education
*EXPERIENCE
*COMPARATIVE studies
*QUALITATIVE research
*SPEECH therapy education
*STUDENTS
*NURSING students
*THEMATIC analysis
*EDUCATIONAL outcomes
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 07340478
- Volume :
- 44
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Seminars in Speech & Language
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 174028477
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1776354