Currently, Anatomy & Physiology curriculum for the muscular and cardiovascular systems relies heavily on 2D diagrams and drawings. While these tools provide a foundational overview, they fail to engage students. Research in pedagogical science consistently shows that kinesthetic (hands-on) learning is vital for the retention of complicated concepts.
The muscular figure allows students to see the muscles instead of imagining how the muscles appear under the skin.
Many of our students aim for careers in healthcare. With early exposure to clinical tools like manual sphygmomanometers, they enter post-secondary programs with an advantage. In addition to this, it is important for students to understand the factors that affect blood pressure. With the use of blood pressure cuffs in the classroom, we can explore how stress, exercise, meditation and other factors affect blood pressure.
Students who find even one class in their schedule enjoyable and engaging are more likely to come to school. Increased attendance will improve performance in all classes. In addition to this students who are exposed to high quality medical tools and models are more likely to become interested in entering the medical field, a growing need in the job market.
Exposure to high quality materials can improve students confidence that they are capable of learning complex concepts, again leading to increased performance across their academic endeavors.
Both the muscular model and the blood pressure cuffs can easily be integrated into current curriculum, adding lab days and hands-on activities to the Muscular and Cardiovascular units.
Absolutely! I can share this with my colleagues teaching Biology, AP Bio and Sports Medicine.
The science department receives measure A funds, however, because of the nature of the topics, this money is often used on consumables such as glassware, chemicals, specimens, etc. The budget does not leave space for large one time purchases.
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