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Developing interactive microanatomy sessions in a systems based curriculum
Author(s) -
McBride Jennifer M,
Drake Richard L
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.21.5.a87-b
Subject(s) - facilitator , class (philosophy) , curriculum , process (computing) , computer science , function (biology) , multimedia , interactive learning , human–computer interaction , psychology , artificial intelligence , pedagogy , social psychology , evolutionary biology , biology , operating system
Instruction of microanatomy has undergone metamorphosis from the traditional combination of microscopes and glass slides to a high tech pairing of computers and virtual images. Several medical schools have successfully made the transition to this high tech alternative. In addition to utilizing this technology, the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine employs a case based format which allows students to learn microanatomy in an interactive and applied environment. Implementation and application of this approach are discussed. Prior to class students review cases centered on the microanatomy and function of tissue structures. A series of questions are included with each case along with virtual images to assist the study process. During class time a facilitator guides the discussion of each case and the included questions with exploration of virtual images. A compilation of questions are completed by the students at the end of the week and assessed by the facilitator to gauge student understanding of the discussed material. Interactive instruction is a dynamic teaching tool that facilitates student acquisition of educational material. By applying the study of microanatomy in a case based format and encouraging students to participate in class discussion learning becomes more than just a passive process.