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  • Anatomy Education
  • Cooperative Learning Strategies

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  • Anatomy presents significant challenges for undergraduate students due to its complexity and volume of information.
  • Traditional teaching methods may not fully engage students in mastering detailed anatomical structures.
  • Cooperative learning offers a promising avenue to enhance understanding and retention in challenging subjects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline and evaluate the jigsaw learning method for an undergraduate structural kinesiology course.
  • To demonstrate how the jigsaw method can foster a supportive and engaging learning environment.
  • To address common challenges associated with implementing the jigsaw method in anatomy education.

Main Methods:

  • Students were divided into learning groups to master specific anatomical topics.
  • Students then regrouped into teaching groups to share their expertise with peers.
  • The jigsaw method was implemented within an undergraduate structural kinesiology curriculum.

Main Results:

  • The jigsaw method facilitated individual accountability and peer engagement.
  • Students assumed dual roles as learners and teachers, enhancing their understanding.
  • The approach promoted communication and teamwork skills among students.

Conclusions:

  • The jigsaw method is a viable strategy for improving student engagement and learning in structural kinesiology.
  • Addressing implementation challenges can maximize the effectiveness of the jigsaw approach.
  • This cooperative learning strategy has the potential to transform anatomy education by fostering active participation.