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Students integrate knowledge acquisition and practical work in the laboratory
The aim of the present work was to transfer a wider concept of teamwork and self-learning to the laboratory, encouraging students' capabilities when seeking, acquiring, and processing knowledge. This educational innovation was carried out with a total of 38 students (fourth year of degree in Biology) in the area of physiology (Advances in Reproduction course) at University of Córdoba in Córdoba, Spain. The design of the project's application methodology consisted of establishing a way in which problems would be tackled in the practical classes. For this purpose, the different tasks were set up so that student...
Source: AJP: Advances in Physiology Education - September 1, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Aguera, E. I., Sanchez-Hermosin, P., Diz-Perez, J., Tovar, P., Camacho, R., Escribano, B. M. Tags: HOW WE TEACH: CLASSROOM AND LABORATORY RESEARCH PROJECTS Source Type: research

Using stereoscopy to teach complex biological concepts
Used effectively, stereoscopic three-dimensional (3D) technologies can engage students with complex disciplinary content as they are presented with informative representations of abstract concepts. In addition, preliminary evidence suggests that stereoscopy may enhance learning and retention in some educational settings. Biological concepts particularly benefit from this type of presentation since complex spatially oriented structures frequently define function within these systems. Viewing biological phenomena in 3D as they are in real life allows the user to relate these spatial relationships and easily grasp concepts ma...
Source: AJP: Advances in Physiology Education - September 1, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Ferdig, R., Blank, J., Kratcoski, A., Clements, R. Tags: HOW WE TEACH: CLASSROOM AND LABORATORY RESEARCH PROJECTS Source Type: research

MBBS student perceptions about physiology subject teaching and objective structured practical examination based formative assessment for improving competencies
In conclusion, the subject of physiology was interesting but not simple to understand. Student interests varied with the components of the subject, and the components of the subject had varied intricateness. Students were in favor of the OSPE for assessment. The questionnaire used for the study was valid and reliable. (Source: AJP: Advances in Physiology Education)
Source: AJP: Advances in Physiology Education - September 1, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Lakshmipathy, K. Tags: HOW WE TEACH: CLASSROOM AND LABORATORY RESEARCH PROJECTS Source Type: research

Understanding diffusion theory and Fick's law through food and cooking
Diffusion is critical to physiological processes ranging from gas exchange across alveoli to transport within individual cells. In the classroom, however, it can be challenging to convey the concept of diffusion on the microscopic scale. In this article, we present a series of three exercises that use food and cooking to illustrate diffusion theory and Fick's first law. These exercises are part of a 10-wk undergraduate course that uses food and cooking to teach fundamental concepts in physiology and biophysics to students, including nonscience majors. Consistent demonstration of practical applications in a classroom settin...
Source: AJP: Advances in Physiology Education - September 1, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Zhou, L., Nyberg, K., Rowat, A. C. Tags: HOW WE TEACH: CLASSROOM AND LABORATORY RESEARCH PROJECTS Source Type: research

"Heart Shots": a classroom activity to instigate active learning
The present study aimed to provide undergraduate medical students at Melaka Manipal Medical College (Manipal Campus), Manipal University, in Karnataka, India, an opportunity to apply their knowledge in cardiovascular concepts to real-life situations. A group activity named "Heart Shots" was implemented for a batch of first-year undergraduate students (n = 105) at the end of a block (teaching unit). Students were divided into 10 groups each having 10–11 students. They were requested to make a video/PowerPoint presentation about the application of cardiovascular principles to real-life situations. The presentation was ...
Source: AJP: Advances in Physiology Education - September 1, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Abraham, R. R., Vashe, A., Torke, S. Tags: HOW WE TEACH: CLASSROOM AND LABORATORY RESEARCH PROJECTS Source Type: research

A simple device for measuring static compliance of lung-thorax combine
Explaining the concept of lung compliance remains a challenge to the physiology teacher because it cannot be demonstrated easily in human subjects and all attempts until now have used only simulation models. A simple device is described in the present article to measure the compliance of the "lung-thorax" combine in human subjects with the caveat that what is recorded is not "lung" compliance and the data generated are of little clinical use. The device comprises a spirometer, a manometer, a mouthpiece, and interconnecting tubes guarded with stopcocks. (Source: AJP: Advances in Physiology Education)
Source: AJP: Advances in Physiology Education - September 1, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Sircar, S. Tags: HOW WE TEACH: CLASSROOM AND LABORATORY RESEARCH PROJECTS Source Type: research

Intellectual development is positively related to intrinsic motivation and course grades for female but not male students
We hypothesized that the intellectual development of students, i.e., their beliefs about the nature of knowledge and learning, affects their intrinsic motivation and class performance. Specifically, we hypothesized that students with low intellectual development (i.e., the naive beliefs that knowledge is simple, absolute, and certain) have low intrinsic motivation and low class performance, whereas students with high intellectual development (i.e., more sophisticated beliefs that knowledge is complex, tentative, and evolving) have high intrinsic motivation and class performance. To test this hypothesis, we administered the...
Source: AJP: Advances in Physiology Education - September 1, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Cortright, R. N., Lujan, H. L., Cox, J. H., Cortright, M. A., Langworthy, B. M., Petta, L. M., Tanner, C. J., DiCarlo, S. E. Tags: HOW WE TEACH: GENERALIZABLE EDUCATION RESEARCH Source Type: research

A constructivist approach to e-text design for use in undergraduate physiology courses
Electronic textbooks, or e-texts, will have an increasingly important role in college science courses within the next few years due to the rising costs of traditional texts and the increasing availability of software allowing instructors to create their own e-text. However, few guidelines exist in the literature to aid instructors in the development and design specifically of e-texts using sound learning theories; this is especially true for undergraduate physiology e-texts. In this article, we describe why constructivism is a very important educational theory for e-text design and how it may be applied in e-text developme...
Source: AJP: Advances in Physiology Education - September 1, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Rhodes, A. E., Rozell, T. G. Tags: HOW WE TEACH: GENERALIZABLE EDUCATION RESEARCH Source Type: research

Effect of peer instruction on the likelihood for choosing the correct response to a physiology question
In conclusion, the benefits of peer instruction are due to students having correct answers generally prevail in discussions. Also, students who all have incorrect answers can get the correct answer through debate and discussion. (Source: AJP: Advances in Physiology Education)
Source: AJP: Advances in Physiology Education - September 1, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Relling, A. E., Giuliodori, M. J. Tags: HOW WE TEACH: GENERALIZABLE EDUCATION RESEARCH Source Type: research

An exploration of the factors that contribute to learning satisfaction of first-year anatomy and physiology students
Lecturers have reverted to using a "blended" approach when teaching anatomy and physiology. Student responses as to how this contributes to their learning satisfaction were investigated using a self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of closed- and open-ended questions that were based on three determinants of learning satisfaction: perceived course learnability, learning community support, and perceived learning effectiveness. Regarding course learnability, students responded positively on questions regarding the relevance of the subject for their future careers. However, students identified a number o...
Source: AJP: Advances in Physiology Education - September 1, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Eagleton, S. Tags: HOW WE TEACH: GENERALIZABLE EDUCATION RESEARCH Source Type: research

Exploring student preferences with a Q-sort: the development of an individualized renal physiology curriculum
In conclusion, the Q-sort survey identified and then described in detail the dominant viewpoints of our students. Learning style preferences better classified first-year students rather than any of the other domains. A more individualized curriculum would simultaneously cater to the different types of learners in the classroom. (Source: AJP: Advances in Physiology Education)
Source: AJP: Advances in Physiology Education - September 1, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Roberts, J. K., Hargett, C. W., Nagler, A., Jakoi, E., Lehrich, R. W. Tags: HOW WE TEACH: GENERALIZABLE EDUCATION RESEARCH Source Type: research

Recent advances in thermoregulation
Thermoregulation is the maintenance of a relatively constant core body temperature. Humans normally maintain a body temperature at 37°C, and maintenance of this relatively high temperature is critical to human survival. This concept is so important that control of thermoregulation is often the principal example cited when teaching physiological homeostasis. A basic understanding of the processes underpinning temperature regulation is necessary for all undergraduate students studying biology and biology-related disciplines, and a thorough understanding is necessary for those students in clinical training. Our aim in thi...
Source: AJP: Advances in Physiology Education - September 1, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Tansey, E. A., Johnson, C. D. Tags: STAYING CURRENT Source Type: research

What is the best definition of the term "hyperventilation"?
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Source: AJP: Advances in Physiology Education - June 1, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Prakash, E. S. Tags: LETTER TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research

Undergraduate students as promoters of science dissemination: a strategy to increase students' interest in physiology
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Source: AJP: Advances in Physiology Education - June 1, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Borges, S., Mello-Carpes, P. B. Tags: ILLUMINATIONS Source Type: research

A simple, inexpensive model to demonstrate how contraction of GI longitudinal smooth muscle promotes propulsion
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Source: AJP: Advances in Physiology Education - June 1, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Lujan, H. L., DiCarlo, S. E. Tags: ILLUMINATIONS Source Type: research