Please pass the cauliflower: a recipe for introducing undergraduate students to brain structure and function.

Masters, Joan A.; Christensen, Margaret

doi:10.1152/advances.2000.24.1.22

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“…Sheep brain dissections are similarly cost-prohibitive, and many students are unable or willing to participate in dissections of live tissue (De Villiers & Sommerville, 2005;Lord & Moses, 1994). Another method for teaching neuroanatomy is cauliflower dissections to teach neuroanatomical directions and approximate structures (Masters & Christensen, 2000). This methodology is cheap and uncontroversial but does not allow identifying structures or differentiation of types of tissue.…”

Section: Abstract: Virtual Reality (Vr); Dissection; Anatomymentioning

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Feasibility and Utility of a Virtual Reality Laboratory Exercise in an Undergraduate Neuroscience Course

Broomell,

Allison,

Ellern

2022

JUNE

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To improve undergraduate students' understanding of neuroanatomy and structure, we leveraged existing virtual reality infrastructure to create a novel dissection assignment in an undergraduate neuroscience course. Students completed a virtual reality dissection of the central nervous system that augmented status quo instruction in lecture and textbook format. We found that such an assignment is feasible at a regional comprehensive university with intrauniversity partnerships that are mutually beneficial. Results showed positive engagement from students and feasibility of incorporating virtual reality in undergraduate neuroscience courses.

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Section: Abstract: Virtual Reality (Vr); Dissection; Anatomymentioning

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Feasibility and Utility of a Virtual Reality Laboratory Exercise in an Undergraduate Neuroscience Course

Broomell,

Allison,

Ellern

2022

JUNE

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“…In simple words, it's the process of understanding a novel situation from an already familiar concept [1415]. The use of analogies results in a deeper level of understanding for the learner and is effective in decreasing both learner and instructor's anxiety [1617]. In medicine, microscopic images, physiological phenomenon, and dermatological lesion are usually remembered by using memorable catch-phrases [161819].…”

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“…The use of analogies results in a deeper level of understanding for the learner and is effective in decreasing both learner and instructor's anxiety [1617]. In medicine, microscopic images, physiological phenomenon, and dermatological lesion are usually remembered by using memorable catch-phrases [161819]. But they are not routinely used as a teaching strategy for medical students.…”

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The influence of learning style in understanding analogies and 2D animations in embryology course

Narayanan

Ananthy

2018

Anat Cell Biol

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Undergraduate students struggle to comprehend embryology because of its dynamic nature. Studies have recommended using a combination of teaching methods to match the student's learning style. But there has been no study to describe the effect of such teaching strategy over the different types of learners. In the present study, an attempt has been made to teach embryology using the combination of analogies and simple 2D animations made with Microsoft powerpoint software. The objective of the study is to estimate the difference in academic improvement and perception scale between the different types of learners after introducing analogies and 2D animation in a lecture environment. Based on Visual, Aural, Read/Write, and Kinesthetic (VARK) scoring system the learners were grouped into unimodal and multimodal learners. There was significant improvement in post-test score among the unimodal (P<0.001) and multimodal learners (P<0.001). When the post-test score was compared between the two groups, the multimodal learners performed better the unimodal learners (P=0.018). But there was no difference in the perception of animations and analogies and long-term assessment between the groups. The multimodal learners performed better than unimodal learners in short term recollection, but in long term retention of knowledge the varied learning style didn't influence its outcome.

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“…Analogies and metaphors are frequently employed in medicine to explain difficult medical concepts and procedures to patients. Learning is enhanced when visual analogies are used to present new concepts, and the use of effective analogies decreases both learner (patient) and teacher (physician) anxiety . This is a desirable result of physician-patient discussions about anxiety-inducing interventions, such as surgery.…”

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A Simple, Effective Analogy to Elucidate the Mohs Micrographic Surgery Procedure—The Peanut Butter Cup

2017

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Analogies and metaphors are frequently employed in medicine to explain difficult medical concepts and procedures to patients. Learning is enhanced when visual analogies are used to present new concepts, and the use of effective analogies decreases both learner (patient) and teacher (physician) anxiety. 1,2 This is a desirable result of physician-patient discussions about anxiety-inducing interventions, such as surgery.Patient education prior to Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) is paramount, including a comprehensive discussion of the procedure, the steps involved, and the time necessary to perform these steps. 3 Certain abstract aspects of the Mohs procedure can be difficult for patients to conceptualize; therefore, clear and adequate physician-patient communication is essential. Metaphorical and analogical approaches are frequently employed in the field of dermatology and can be effectively used by the surgeon. 4 Expressions used to describe the Mohs procedure include "digging up a tree along with its roots" and the "iceberg" illustration. These analogies aid in explaining the infiltrative tumor growth patterns under the biopsy site and the possibility that residual malignant tissue may remain after skin biopsy.The peanut butter cup encased in its wrapper serves as a visual representation of the unprocessed tissue obtained by the initial tumor excision by MMS (Figure). The sloped edges of the peanut butter cup are analogous to the beveled edges of a primary Mohs excision, because the incisions are made at a 45°angle

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Please pass the cauliflower: a recipe for introducing undergraduate students to brain structure and function.

Cited by 5 publications

References 2 publications

Feasibility and Utility of a Virtual Reality Laboratory Exercise in an Undergraduate Neuroscience Course

Feasibility and Utility of a Virtual Reality Laboratory Exercise in an Undergraduate Neuroscience Course

The influence of learning style in understanding analogies and 2D animations in embryology course

A Simple, Effective Analogy to Elucidate the Mohs Micrographic Surgery Procedure—The Peanut Butter Cup

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