IMPACT OF BODY PAINTING IN TEACHING SURFACE ANATOMY
Journal Title: JOURNAL OF ANATOMICAL SCIENCES - Year 2017, Vol 25, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Surface anatomy is widely used as a tool for teaching anatomy. Students participate in this teaching method and try to reproduce the same as shown by the faculty in examination. It has been noted that during assessment, the performance of the student is quite poor. In most of the cases students fail to show the defined structure over the surface of a living subject even when there is enough theoretical knowledge. It may be due to the fact, students hardly enjoy this method of teaching and fail to perform accordingly during assessment, or due to unavailability of adequate volunteers during teaching. Aim of the study: Nowadays a lot of improvement has been observed in the fields of teaching methodology of anatomy like, power point presentation in lecture classes, use of videos for easy demonstration of a complex procedure of embryological development, digitalization of histology slide for demonstration, use of virtual microscopy and other technologically advanced programs. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to identify the role of teaching surface anatomy with some modifications like, body painting and impact of body painting in teaching surface anatomy. Methods: Ninety four (94) undergraduate medical students participated in the study. Their responses were tabulated in 6 point Likert’s scale through both pre and post test questionnaires. Results: Students were actively involved in the session and found the session interesting. They agreed that it was useful in memorizing the surface features along with learning from each other (peer). Conclusion: The analysis showed positive impact of body painting as a tool for teaching surface anatomy.
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Suranjali Sharma
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