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Anatomical Instruction: Curriculum Development and the Efficient Use of Audio–Visual Aids
Author(s) -
Sistek Vladimir,
Harrison John
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
british journal of educational technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.79
H-Index - 95
eISSN - 1467-8535
pISSN - 0007-1013
DOI - 10.1111/j.1467-8535.1978.tb00223.x
Subject(s) - audio visual , curriculum , competence (human resources) , multimedia , computer science , mathematics education , psychology , pedagogy , social psychology
On the average, a North American (Canada and USA) school of medicine in the academic year 1973–74 used approximately 185 hours for anatomical instruction. The diminishing hours of anatomy courses are placing more burden on the efficiency of teaching methods, the competence of the teacher, and lead logically to an increasing demand for high quality audio‐visual aids. The authors believe that the proper use of the tools of instructional technology, and familiarity with the principles governing their use, is a prerequisite for professionalism in teaching. The development of a pilot series of conceptual multi‐media modules in anatomy is described. The aesthetic and communications philosophy adopted during their development, and technical reasoning for the medium chosen, are discussed.