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PLATFORM 102A
Clay Modeling to Learn Anatomy
Content Focus: Instructional methods
Dustin Cox, DPT, PT, LSVT, CLT, Cox College, Springfield, MO
One area in which students may struggle regarding efficiency of learning is
in visualizing anatomical structures in three dimensions. A tactile-based
approach to learning anatomical structures was examined to determine how much knowledge was gained of anatomical structures in the body.
PLATFORM 102B
Promoting Student Success Through Anatomy & Kinesiology “Boot Camp”
Content Focus: Instructional Methods
Rebecca Sinko, OTD, OTR/L; Haley Moshier, OTD; Courtney Mulligan, OTD, all of Thomas
Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
This presentation will discuss current effective teaching methods and their
application to anatomy and kinesiology (A&K) and discuss how one OT
program integrated best educational practice to develop and implement a pre-semester pilot A&K “Boot Camp” workshop to facilitate student success.
PLATFORM 102C
Positive Changes in Learning Preferences and Improved Academic Performance Following
Incorporation of Drawing Exercises During Cadaveric Dissection
Content Focus: Instructional Methods
Joydeep Chaudhuri, MD, Husson University,Bangor, ME
The incorporation of drawing exercises during cadaveric dissection can induce positive changes in learning modalities and approaches in occupational therapy students. This is reflected in improved academic outcomes, and hence holds potential as an efficient
teaching tool in anatomy.
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