Previous research conducted mainly on medical students supports the principle of model building exercises to improve anatomy knowledge retention.
First year PCP (primary care paramedic) students were assigned to groups to construct an anatomical model

Batt, Alan

Johnstone, William

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Fanshawe CollegeFIRST: Fanshawe Innovation, Research, Scholarship, TeachingFaculty & Staff Publications - Public Safety School of Public Safety2017Bodybuilding: an anatolical model project in aparamedic education program.Alan BattFanshawe College of Applied Arts and TechnologyWilliam JohnstoneFanshawe College of Applied Arts and TechnologyFollow this and additional works at: https://first.fanshawec.ca/fhcsps_publicsafety_facultystaffpublicationsThis Conference Proceeding is brought to you for free and open access by the School of Public Safety at FIRST: Fanshawe Innovation, Research,Scholarship, Teaching. It has been accepted for inclusion in Faculty & Staff Publications - Public Safety by an authorized administrator of FIRST:Fanshawe Innovation, Research, Scholarship, Teaching. For more information, please contact first@fanshawec.ca.Recommended CitationBatt, Alan and Johnstone, William, "Bodybuilding: an anatolical model project in a paramedic education program." (2017). Faculty &Staff Publications - Public Safety. 2.https://first.fanshawec.ca/fhcsps_publicsafety_facultystaffpublications/2Bodybuilding: an anatomical model project in a paramedic education program.Alan M. Batt MSc1-3, C. William Johnston BA(Hons.)1,4Author affiliations: 1. Paramedic Programs, Fanshawe College, ON, Canada 2. Centre for Paramedic Education and Research, Hamilton Health Sciences ON,Canada, 3. Portland Community College, OR, USA. 4. Middlesex-London EMS, ON, CanadaBackgroundAnatomy is a subject where learning is not possible by studying books or notes alone. The best method to teach anatomy continues tobe widely debated. Previous research conducted mainly on medical students supports the principle of model building exercises toimprove anatomy knowledge retention (1). In addition, the inclusion of models and multimedia learning strategies has shownfavourable results to date in other health professions students. (2-4) We sought to investigate students perceptions of the inclusion ofthese educational approaches in a flipped curriculum in the first year of a primary care paramedic (PCP) program.MethodsFirst year PCP students were assigned to groups and each group was given an anatomical model to construct. Thesemodels were required to be anatomically correct, and useful as a teaching aid. Recycled materials were to be used wherepossible. Students perceptions on the utility of this model construction assignment as a means to learn anatomicalstructures, their perceptions of the inclusion of BioDigital Human® 3D modelling software, and self-directed learningresources such as videos and podcasts were then investigated through an optional survey at the end of the semester.DiscussionThis was a novel model-making exercise implemented in a second semester anatomy & physiology subject. Overall students appear to be receptive of the exercise, and the majority indicated they found it useful, with suggestions made to improve its utility in future. Interestingly, the use of digital resources was lower than we were expecting, in particular the use of the 3D software. Further research into the utility of both the model-making exercise and the 3D software is planned.References1. Mallashetty, N. et al. V 2015. Model making exercise- A new tool for teaching & learning anatomy and perception of students towards it. 3(1), 34–36.2. Brenton, H. et al. 2007. Using multimedia and Web3D to enhance anatomy teaching. Computers and Education 49(1), 32–53.3. Chan, L., Cheng, M. 2011. An analysis of the educational value of low-fidelity anatomy models as external representations. Anatomical Sciences Education4(5), 256–263.4. Zumwalt, A. et al. 2010. Building the body: Active learning laboratories that emphasize practical aspects of anatomy and integration with radiology.Anatomical Sciences Education 3(3), 134–140Figure 1. A selection of the anatomical models constructed by paramedic students.ModelsEight models were constructed by seven student groups: brain, skin cross-section, uterus, kidneys, heart (2), lungs anddigestive system. Materials used during construction of the models included papier-mâché, cardboard, wood, metal,dried pasta, electrical cable, modelling clay, and…a whoopee cushion (digestive system model). One group [brain]Survey ResultsA total of 22 responses were received from a possible 46 students (49% response rate).Their perceptions of the exercise are outlined in Figure 2. Student suggestions toimprove the utility of the exercise included the provision of a peer-led teaching sessionusing the models (each group would teach using their respective model) and lettingstudents create the groups. The students use of digital resources is outlined in Figure 3.included QR codes at various anatomical landmarks, which can be scanned by a barcode app toobtain further information (name of landmark, function etc.), while most groups included a legend toidentified landmarks on their given model. Several of the models constructed can be seen in Figure 1.Figure 2. Student perceptions of the model-building exercise. Figure 3. Student use of provided digital resources within the anatomy & physiology subject.

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