Learning and Teaching in Human Anatomy: Applying current theories in educational research to medical student learning

MacLaren, Robert E

ISBN 10: 3639140532 / ISBN 13: 9783639140538

Published by VDM Verlag, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Learning and Teaching in Human Anatomy: Applying current theories in educational research to medical student learning
• Publisher: VDM Verlag
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3639140532
• ISBN 13: 9783639140538
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Modern medical school human anatomy teaching frequently leads to students adopting surface learning approaches, such a memorizing lists of structures through mnemonics. This can be avoided by situating anatomy within the domains of evolution, embryology or clinical medicine, which provide understanding and application in ways that encourage deep learning approaches. Examinations in anatomy can also be structured to reward higher learning outcomes through the Biggs and Collis model of 'SOLO Taxonomy'. This book summarises the author's personal experiences of applying current theories in educational research to develop more advanced anatomy teaching methods and would be relevant for teachers of anatomy across a variety of disciplines.

About the Author

The author is a Lecturer in Human Anatomy and Fellow of Merton College Oxford and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.