Journal article
Guided Hands-On Activities Can Improve Student Learning in a Lecture-Based Qualitative Biomechanics Course
Anatomical sciences education, Vol.12(5), pp.485-493
09/2019
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/106098
PMID: 30408348
Abstract
A qualitative biomechanics (functional anatomy) course is a typical course in kinesiology curriculum. Most evidence suggests that biomechanics learning could be improved with the inclusion of laboratory experiences. However, implementing laboratories into biomechanics curriculum is difficult due to cost and time constraints. This study was conducted to evaluate whether hands-on activities in lecture improve qualitative biomechanics learning. A lecture format was compared to the same course with guided and unguided hands-on activities included during lecture. Test performance and student evaluations were compared between lecture formats to determine if hands-on experiences improve learning. The hands-on group performed better on the same test questions and they evaluated their overall course activities as beneficial to their learning. The findings suggest that guided hands-on experiences may improve learning compared to unguided activities. The hands-on experiences seem to provide an embodied cognitive learning experience, facilitating retention of learned material through three-dimensional and tactile mental representations. Findings from this research are currently shaping how biomechanics is taught to students at this university and could at other universities as well.
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- Title
- Guided Hands-On Activities Can Improve Student Learning in a Lecture-Based Qualitative Biomechanics Course
- Creators
- Robert D Catena - Kinesiology Program, College of Education, Washington State University, Pullman, WashingtonKira J Carbonneau - Educational Psychology Program, College of Education, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
- Publication Details
- Anatomical sciences education, Vol.12(5), pp.485-493
- Academic Unit
- UNKNOWN
- Publisher
- United States
- Grant note
- Washington State University Berry Family Fellowship
- Identifiers
- 99900546808001842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article