Anatomists Assemble! Integrating Superheroes into the Anatomy and Physiology Classroom

Autor/inn/en	Grachan, Jeremy J.; Quinn, Melissa M.
Titel	Anatomists Assemble! Integrating Superheroes into the Anatomy and Physiology Classroom
Quelle	In: Advances in Physiology Education, 45 (2021) 3, S.511-517 (7 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Grachan, Jeremy J.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1043-4046
Schlagwörter	Anatomy; Physiology; Popular Culture; Teaching Methods; Undergraduate Students; Learner Engagement; Student Motivation; Ohio (Columbus) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Anatomie; Physiologie; Popkultur; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Schulische Motivation
Abstract	Anatomy and physiology courses are sometimes seen as difficult, which can lead to a lack of motivation in students to learn and engage in the course material. Students may also see the material as "dry," have issues forming personal connections, or struggle to connect the content to the real world. These issues may lead to students not performing well in the course or feeling that the health field is not ideal for them. Popular culture, especially mainstream superheroes, can serve as an option for mending these gaps by being a gateway to connecting to many students' lives. Superheroes can be integrated into the classroom through relevant, creative, and unique examples that include clinical correlates, modern scientific innovations, and some real-life "supers" living among us. Real anatomy and physiology can still be taught and explained through discussing these "incredible" examples and also present an opportunity for students to be creative in generating their own anatomical and physiological explanations for various superpowers. Superheroes also help open the classroom up to being a place of acceptance, primarily through their secret identities, which cover a broad range of idols that students can look up to, whether it is their career or based on a character's race or sexual orientation. Professors can become the superhero in their classroom and help students become more engaged and interested in the material. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01