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Silent Loop Films in the Teaching of Anatomy 1
Author(s) -
Welser J. R.
Publication year - 1970
Publication title -
medical education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.776
H-Index - 138
eISSN - 1365-2923
pISSN - 0308-0110
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2923.1970.tb01606.x
Subject(s) - citation , library science , medicine , medical education , psychology , computer science
Veterinary gross anatomy has relied heavily on prosected fixed or fresh dissections to help in the presentation of anatomy. Fixed specimens have the disadvantages of lacking natural colour, of smelling strongly of formalin, of being time consuming to prepare, and of having to be renewed every two years or so. Fresh specimens, while having the natural colour and consistency, are very shortlived. These problems, along with the possibility that in the future veterinary anatomy will be taught to more students in less teaching time with a continuing shortage of qualified staff, have led us to consider other methods of teaching anatomy. Earlier research in the use of educational films has shown them to be effective in teaching and that they may permit the saving of time. Silent super 8 mm ‘single concept’ loop films appear to have some advantages over conventional 16 mm films in that they permit rapid repetition, can be discussed, and are more economical to produce. From our limited experience in their use, it appeared that silent single concept loop films could help alleviate some of the current problems in the field of anatomy and serve as a valuable aid to teaching. Before further expansion of the production of single concept loop films could be justified, data concerning their effectiveness in teaching, thus acceptance by students, the time involved for staff and student, and the cost had to be collected.