ERIC Number: EJ1227788
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Dec
Pages: 5
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ISSN: ISSN-2473-3806
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Making It Real: Case-Study Exam Model
Smee, Disa; Cooke, Julie
HAPS Educator, v22 n3 p268-271 Dec 2018
Anatomy and Physiology at the University of Canberra, Australia, as in many institutions, is taught to large cohorts at the foundational level. There is a requirement for students to not only retain information regarding physiological systems and their associated anatomy, but also the integration and relationship between systems. Furthermore, students are often employed in clinical settings post-graduation and the need for real-world understanding is paramount. Assessing this type of understanding is challenging and academics must move beyond tradition exam models. Using case studies as the basis for exam questions is an exciting format for eliciting student understanding of physiological systems which, at the University of Canberra, has resulted in 7% higher grades compared to traditional short answer exams. The benefits go beyond grades, with students appearing more confident in answering questions and better able to integrate information.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Anatomy, Physiology, Introductory Courses, Relevance (Education), Science Tests, Test Items, Case Method (Teaching Technique), Undergraduate Students, Science Instruction
Human Anatomy and Physiology Society. PO Box 2945, LeGrange, GA 30421. e-mail: editor@hapsconnect.org; Web site: https://www.hapsweb.org/page/hapsed_home
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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