ERIC Number: EJ1404039
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 20
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ISSN: ISSN-2473-3792
EISSN: EISSN-2473-3806
HAPS Curriculum & Instruction 2022 Laboratory Survey: Laboratory Activities and Learning Outcomes
Carol A. Britson; James E. Clark; Chinenye Anako; Rachel Hopp; Heather Armbruster; Chris Kule; Julia M. Schmitz; Jeff Huffman; Marnie Chapman; Cynthia Schmaeman; Janay Dennis; Kathleen Ahles
HAPS Educator, v27 n2 p50-69 2023
In early 2022, the Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS) Curriculum & Instruction Lab Survey subcommittee launched the third survey of instructors for introductory undergraduate-level courses in human anatomy and physiology. This manuscript presents analyses of questions regarding the laboratory activities and learning outcomes (LOs) section of the survey and compares results to the first (2014) and second (2017) offerings of the lab survey. Laboratory instruction continues to be a valued component of anatomy and physiology instruction, although a greater variety of resources are now being used. New questions on curriculum development revealed that respondents utilize many techniques and resources to develop their curricula, though respondents at 2-year institutions report significantly lower levels of influence on their A&P curricula compared to respondents at 4-year institutions. Identification of anatomical structure LOs appeared to be prioritized over LOs for each structure's physiological role. Dissections, plastic model manipulations, use of human subjects for physiological experiments, and use of computer simulations have remained stable across all three surveys, although use of anatomical donors and computer simulations have increased over time. Collectively, we observed respondents developing intentional, outcome-directed changes to laboratory instruction while also being limited by historical practices at their institutions. Results also indicated that the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the speed at which instructors are making long-term curricular changes.
Descriptors: College Faculty, Teacher Surveys, Anatomy, Physiology, College Science, Undergraduate Study, Introductory Courses, Laboratory Experiments, Science Laboratories, Science Instruction, Educational Objectives, Laboratory Procedures, Two Year Colleges, Colleges, Computer Simulation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Two Year Colleges
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Language: English
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