Affiliation:
1. Biology Department, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island;
2. Biology Department, Florida International University, Miami, Florida
Abstract
Introductory anatomy and physiology courses are either taught as discipline-specific courses (human anatomy and human physiology) or integrated sequences [combined human anatomy and physiology (A&P I and A&P II)]. This variation suggests there is no agreed upon pedagogical standard for teaching introductory anatomy and physiology. We surveyed undergraduate students enrolled in human anatomy, human physiology, A&P I, and A&P II to determine their course approach preference, either discipline-specific or an integrated A&P sequence, and the underlying reasons for their preferences. The literature suggests that understanding students’ preferred learning environment influences learner satisfaction, level of achievement, and socioemotional adjustment in the classroom. Our qualitative analysis revealed students prefer an integrated A&P course approach to a discipline-specific sequence with “building on prior knowledge,” “easier,” and “increased understanding” emerging as the top reasons for their preferences. Our findings have implications for course design and curricular reforms.
Funder
USDA | National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Publisher
American Physiological Society
Subject
General Medicine,Physiology,Education
Cited by
7 articles.
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