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Effects of Alternating Dissection with Peer Teaching and Faculty Prosected Cadaver Demonstrations in a Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Gross Anatomy Course.
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Anatomical sciences education [Anat Sci Educ] 2019 Sep; Vol. 12 (5), pp. 468-477. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Nov 19. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- The most effective method to teach gross anatomy is largely unknown. This study examined two teaching methods utilized in a physical therapy and occupational therapy gross anatomy course, (1) alternating dissection with peer teaching every other laboratory session and (2) faculty demonstrations during laboratory sessions. Student (n = 57) subgroup (A or B) academic performance was determined using written, laboratory practical, and palpation practical examinations. Subgroup A performed significantly better on laboratory practical examination questions pertaining to dissected, in comparison to peer-taught structures (67.1% vs. 60.2%, P = 0.008). Subgroup B performed significantly better on laboratory practical examination questions pertaining to peer-taught, in comparison to dissected structures (64.1% vs. 57.9%, P = 0.001). When Subgroup A was compared to Subgroup B, there were no statistically significant differences on laboratory practical examination question types, whether the subgroup learned the structure through dissection or peer teaching. Based on within and between subgroup comparisons, faculty demonstrations had no effect on written, laboratory practical, or palpation practical examination scores. Although limited, data suggest that the student roles when alternating dissection with peer teaching every other laboratory session appear to be equally effective for learning gross anatomy. The benefits of this method include decreased student/faculty ratio in laboratory sessions and increased time for independent study. Faculty demonstrations during laboratory sessions do not seem to improve student academic performance.<br /> (© 2018 American Association of Anatomists.)
- Subjects :
- Adult
Cadaver
Dissection
Educational Measurement statistics & numerical data
Faculty
Female
Humans
Male
Peer Group
Program Evaluation
Young Adult
Anatomy education
Occupational Therapy education
Physical Therapy Specialty education
Students, Health Occupations statistics & numerical data
Teaching
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1935-9780
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Anatomical sciences education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 30452788
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ase.1833