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What visual representations of homeostasis do faculty use? (531.14)
Author(s) -
Wright Ann,
Michael Joel,
McFarland Jenny,
Modell Harold,
Cliff William,
Wenderoth Mary Pat
Publication year - 2014
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.28.1_supplement.531.14
Subject(s) - representation (politics) , physiology , homeostasis , cognitive science , psychology , biology , endocrinology , political science , politics , law
Physiology faculty have identified homeostasis as one of the core concepts their students must understand and apply. Visual representations of physiological processes are important for teaching and learning in physiology. What visual representations of homeostasis do faculty employ to help students understand this core concept? 40 Anatomy & Physiology faculty were asked to draw the representation of homeostasis that they use with their students. They were also asked to describe what might be missing from their drawing and to describe possible misconceptions that could arise. Analysis of the results obtained suggests that physiology instructors and textbook authors sometimes convey inaccurate and incomplete models of homeostasis. Supported by NSF DUE‐1043443.