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  • Microbiology
  • Virology
  • Science Education

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  • Students may experience learning fatigue due to extensive media coverage of viruses, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • This fatigue can lead to decreased motivation and engagement in microbiology and virology studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present an alternative pedagogical approach for teaching virology and microbiology.
  • To address and overcome student learning fatigue and disinterest in these subjects.

Main Methods:

  • Development and implementation of an innovative teaching strategy for virology and microbiology topics.
  • Focus on methods designed to counteract pandemic-induced learning fatigue and enhance student motivation.

Main Results:

  • The alternative teaching approach effectively combats student fatigue related to virus reporting.
  • Increased student motivation and engagement in learning virology and microbiology concepts were observed.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed teaching method offers a viable solution for revitalizing student interest in microbiology and virology.
  • This approach is crucial for effective science education in the post-pandemic era, fostering a renewed appreciation for these critical fields.