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  • Physiology Education
  • Cognitive Science in Learning

Background:

  • Physiology is a conceptually demanding subject requiring significant cognitive effort.
  • Student learning strategies critically impact understanding and academic achievement in physiology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate student-identified difficulties in physiology learning.
  • To understand student responses and learning strategies when facing challenging physiology content.

Main Methods:

  • The study involved 231 undergraduate allied health students.
  • Data collection included identifying difficult topics, learning strategies, and reasons for difficulty, followed by thematic analysis and examination performance collation.

Main Results:

  • Students cited lack of familiarity and high detail as reasons for difficulty.
  • Common strategies included reviewing information, seeking further information, and social assistance.
  • High-achieving students more frequently reviewed records and less frequently sought social assistance.
  • A disconnect was observed between perceived difficulty and actual academic performance.

Conclusions:

  • Students' recognition of difficulties and their causes facilitates the implementation of effective learning strategies.
  • Students can successfully navigate challenging physiology content through strategic learning approaches.
  • This research highlights the importance of metacognitive awareness in physiology education.