Teaching anatomy using an active and engaging learning strategy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Various evidence-based and student-centered strategies such as team-based learning (TBL), case-based learning (CBL), and flipped classroom have been recently applied to anatomy education and have shown to improve student engagement and interaction. These strategies shift the focus of teaching from knowledge transmission to knowledge construction by students and encourage the use of tasks. This study discusses the use of an active and engaging learning strategy to teach the musculoskeletal system to Year 1 MBBS students (Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill, Barbados) and examines the correlation between assessment modalities and student performance.

Methods

The "Active and Engaging Learning Strategy" was used to assess student

SUBMITTER: Singh K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6524257 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature