فصلنامه دانشگاه علوم پزشکی جهرم (Apr 2013)
The effect of labeling the body organs on the learning of practical anatomy courses
Abstract
Abstract: Introduction: One of the factors effective in deep learning of the course materials in the university is application of effective educational methods and using facilities for practical anatomy courses. Because learning anatomy is associated with some difficulties, we made an attempt to label the body organ in order to provide an opportunity for students to practice actively and learn this course more efficiently. Materials and Methods: We studied the effect of labeling anatomical structures on learning by medical students. Two groups of students were used in this study. The first group was composed of students admitted in Jahrom University of Medical Sciences in 2010 they had learned the practical sessions of head and neck anatomy by labeling whereas our second group was composed of students admitted in the above university in 2009 and had passed their head and neck anatomy course without labeling the organs. Both groups were matched in other aspects. The mean scores of the two groups were compared using t-test. In addition, we collected evaluation forms filled out by the students. Results: There was a significant difference between the mean scores of the two groups in anatomy course (P<0.001). Assessment results showed that 50.5% of the students believed attendance in practical anatomy classes using labeling has a very good effect on. 38.8% of the students believed labeling has a good effect on learning. On the other hand, 10% of them believed labeling has little effect on learning and 3.75% believed labeling has no effect on learning. Conclusion: According to the results of this study, labeling of anatomical structures has a very important effect in learning.
