Inspiring Scientific Curiosity and Discovery

Considering the "Human Element" when Teaching the Anatomical Sciences

Speakers: Associate Professor Krista Rompolski, Moravian University, Bethlehem, PA & Professor Michael Hortsch, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

The teaching of the biomedical sciences usually focuses on the transfer of content and the development of skills. However, this process involves humans on both sides- the teacher and the learner. Since the introduction of e-learning technologies and novel instructional approaches, this “human factor” has further been reduced and is often ignored in debates about educational strategies.

In this webinar, the presenters will discuss this central aspect of the learning process, both for traditional forms of teaching and novel approaches such as the flipped classroom. Is a blended approach best? What human factors influence teaching and learning at our best? Advice for deciding how to change existing teaching approaches will be offered.