Title
Development and evaluation of an interactive electronic laboratory manual for cooperative learning of medical histology
Abbreviated Journal Title
Anat. Sci. Educ.
Keywords
histology education; medical education; microscopic anatomy; virtual; microscopy; laboratory instruction; medical histology; cooperative; collaborative learning; e-learning; computer-assisted learning; VIRTUAL MICROSCOPY; TEACHING HISTOLOGY; HUMAN ANATOMY; EDUCATION; STUDENTS; ENGAGEMENT; CURRICULUM; UNIVERSITY; IMPACT; Education, Scientific Disciplines
Abstract
This article describes the development of an interactive computer-based laboratory manual, created to facilitate the teaching and learning of medical histology. The overarching goal of developing the manual is to facilitate self-directed group interactivities that actively engage students during laboratory sessions. The design of the manual includes guided instruction for students to navigate virtual slides, exercises for students to monitor learning, and cases to provide clinical relevance. At the end of the laboratory activities, student groups can generate a laboratory report that may be used to provide formative feedback. The instructional value of the manual was evaluated by a questionnaire containing both closed-ended and open-ended items. Closed-ended items using a five-point Likert-scale assessed the format and navigation, instructional contents, group process, and learning process. Open-ended items assessed student's perception on the effectiveness of the manual in facilitating their learning. After implementation for two consecutive years, student evaluation of the manual was highly positive and indicated that it facilitated their learning by reinforcing and clarifying classroom sessions, improved their understanding, facilitated active and cooperative learning, and supported self-monitoring of their learning. Anat Sci Educ 6: 342-350. (c) 2013 American Association of Anatomists.
Journal Title
Anatomical Sciences Education
Volume
6
Issue/Number
5
Publication Date
1-1-2013
Document Type
Article
DOI Link
Language
English
First Page
342
Last Page
350
WOS Identifier
ISSN
1935-9772
Recommended Citation
"Development and evaluation of an interactive electronic laboratory manual for cooperative learning of medical histology" (2013). Faculty Bibliography 2010s. 4199.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib2010/4199
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