The Value of In-Person Undergraduate Dissection in Anatomical Education in the Time of COVID-19

Autor/inn/en	MacPherson, Emily; Lisk, Kristina
Titel	The Value of In-Person Undergraduate Dissection in Anatomical Education in the Time of COVID-19
Quelle	In: Anatomical Sciences Education, 15 (2022) 4, S.797-802 (6 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (MacPherson, Emily) ORCID (Lisk, Kristina)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1935-9772
DOI	10.1002/ase.2186
Schlagwörter	Anatomy; Laboratory Procedures; Undergraduate Students; Teaching Methods; COVID-19; Pandemics; Universities; Course Descriptions; Communication Skills; Cooperative Learning; Professional Identity; Career Choice; Skill Development; Foreign Countries; Science Instruction; Visual Perception; Spatial Ability; Canada (Toronto) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Anatomie; Laboruntersuchung; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; University; Universität; Kursstrukturplan; Kommunikationsstil; Kooperatives Lernen; Kompetenzentwicklung; Qualifikationsentwicklung; Ausland; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Visuelle Wahrnehmung; Räumliches Vorstellungsvermögen
Abstract	While several innovative pedagogical practices have been developed and implemented in anatomy education since the onset of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, considering the value of in-person undergraduate dissection remains crucial. In this commentary, a human dissection course at the University of Toronto is used as an example to highlight the value of dissection for undergraduate learners in non-professional programs. In-person dissection allows for real life, anatomical variation, and supports the advancement of students' conceptual knowledge of the human body and visual-spatial abilities. Direct involvement with dissection during undergraduate training also provides students with an opportunity to practice and refine non-technical skills, such as communication and collaboration, while simultaneously promoting the development of students' professional identity formation. Further, dissection is a practical, hands-on experience that can provide students with insight into potential career aspirations related to anatomy and the health professions. It is suggested that as institutions veer from traditional pedagogical practices and evaluate how to best move forward post-pandemic, it is imperative that the value of undergraduate dissection is considered among new innovations in the field of anatomy. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01