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Constructive alignment: Teaching introductory gross anatomy to sport science students
Calum Downie1,2, Michael Burke1,3
1Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Anatomical Sciences Education
|September 26, 2023
Summary
This study redesigned a gross anatomy unit for sports science students using constructive alignment, focusing on career outcomes. Initial results show optimism, but further research is needed to confirm the effectiveness of this educational redesign.
Area of Science:
- Anatomy Education
- Curriculum Design
- Sports Science Pedagogy
Background:
- Introductory gross anatomy is crucial for sports science and physical education.
- University-wide curriculum redesign initiatives necessitate pedagogical innovation.
- Effective anatomy education requires alignment with graduate career pathways.
Purpose of the Study:
- To illustrate the application of constructive alignment in redesigning an introductory gross anatomy unit.
- To adapt the unit for sports science and physical education students at Victoria University.
- To enhance learning outcomes by aligning curriculum with graduate career destinations.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive article detailing the constructive alignment process.
- Redesign of an intensive learning unit in 2017.
- Focus on graduate career destinations to inform learning objectives, content, and assessment.
Main Results:
- Student pass rates from 2018-2023 were compared to the previous semester-long version.
- The redesign suggests optimism regarding student performance.
- Potential confounding factors necessitate cautious interpretation of results.
Conclusions:
- Constructive alignment offers a framework for curriculum redesign in anatomy education.
- The initial comparison of pass rates is encouraging but requires further investigation.
- More research is needed to definitively establish the effectiveness of the constructive alignment process in this context.
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