Posts related to the philosophy of teaching
With the support of Wiley, the Gail Jenkins Award recognizes an A&P instructor who inspires students and colleagues alike. This year the winner was first-time conference attendee Richelle Monaghan. You can read more about Richelle below. Richelle Monaghan joined…
In 2017 ADInstruments funded three Sam Drogo Awards, supporting excellence in the classroom. As usual, the ADInstruments team came out in force to support HAPS and this amazing group of instructors who have distinguished themselves with their use of technology…
Have you ever noticed how variable the depth of learning is amongst students in your classroom – even when you have students with very similar backgrounds and levels of preparation? Perhaps you’ve looked for patterns or specific characteristics that might…
In Parts 1 and 2 of this blog series, we identified that Anatomy & Physiology students are having difficulty with reading comprehension. More specifically, their struggles are not limited to understanding specific content; rather, they are struggling with general vocabulary…
Years ago, I took a graduate level educational class called “Teaching Reading in the Content Area.” This class was geared toward elementary and secondary schools; I never dreamed the information presented would be relevant to me later as a professor…
What’s the problem? Have you heard this from some of your students ? “I chose a career in the health professions because less high school math was required.” Many of my anatomy and physiology students become quite anxious when it…
HAPS is a society focused on the teaching and learning anatomy and physiology. We’re always looking for new members to join the community. Check out some thoughts from new HAPSter, Shani Golovay. “But I have a degree in Plant Biology.…
HAPSters spend a lot of time discussing the teaching and learning of anatomy and physiology. Check out this post from long time HAPSter and Central Regional Director, Murray Jensen. Murray is trying to generate a bit of controversy about teaching anatomy and…
I’m at that point in the semester when I really have to start planning for the next terms – both summer and fall – and that makes me dream big at the same time I’m addressing minutiae. Can I develop…
In Texas, the new state guidelines for teaching A&P at the college level include teaching scientific methods and experimental methods. While I’m sure most of us cover something about the ways of science, I know at my campus we will…