Forcing a Change: A Learn-by-Doing Workshop on Circadian Rhythms to Understand the Complexities of Human Physiology

Autor/inn/en	Azpeleta, Clara; Santos, Pablo; Sobrado, Antonio; Lesmes, Marta; Gal, Beatriz
Titel	Forcing a Change: A Learn-by-Doing Workshop on Circadian Rhythms to Understand the Complexities of Human Physiology
Quelle	In: Advances in Physiology Education, 45 (2021) 3, S.437-444 (8 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1043-4046
Schlagwörter	Physiology; Biology; Human Body; Active Learning; Workshops; Neurosciences; Conferences (Gatherings); College Students; Science Activities; Informal Education; Science Instruction; Teaching Methods; Time; Foreign Countries; Spain + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Physiologie; Biologie; Menschlicher Körper; Aktives Lernen; Lernwerkstatt; Schulung; Neuroscience; Neurowissenschaften; Neurowissenschaft; Collegestudent; Informelle Bildung; Nichtformale Bildung; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Zeit; Ausland; Spanien
Abstract	Physiology is an integrative science that requires an understanding of the organism as a whole to acquire a deep comprehension of its functions and avoid misconceptions that may impair further learning. Thus it is necessary to develop resources that promote the integrative vision that Physiology requires. Chronobiology is a challenging discipline and one of the least addressed concepts in Physiology curricula. The activity here presented proposes a workshop with a theoretical-practical perspective in the context of the Neuroscience Conferences held annually at our university. All conference presentations are neuroscience-related topics, in combination with practical activities, some of them analyzing variables of the students themselves. We chose to assess this informal teaching scenario to involve the students with a scientific perspective while learning and hoping to increase their appreciation for different topics related to neuroscience. Specifically for this activity on chronobiology, the evaluation was carried out via a survey study including quantitative and qualitative questions and semistructured personal interviews. In general, the results reveal a very positive opinion from students regarding aspects such as the teaching methodology, the organization before and during the activity or the added value of the experience for their future professional performance. Some of the students stated they were more aware of the importance of their circadian system and even changed some of their personal daily routines after the activity. Such positive feedback encourages us to continue working in this theoretical-practical format in the future, as it contributes to improving students' perception of their own learning. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01