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  • Medical Education
  • Cognitive Psychology

Background:

  • Anatomy education presents significant cognitive challenges for students due to complex structures and terminology.
  • High cognitive load can impede knowledge retention, comprehension, and clinical application.
  • Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) offers a framework to optimize learning by managing cognitive demands.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To bridge the gap between CLT principles and practical anatomy instruction.
  • To demonstrate effective, day-to-day teaching and learning strategies informed by CLT.
  • To enhance student retention, comprehension, and application of anatomical knowledge.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on CLT in anatomy education.
  • Identification of key cognitive load challenges in learning anatomy.
  • Exploration of evidence-based strategies and practical applications.

Main Results:

  • CLT principles can be systematically integrated into anatomy teaching.
  • Strategies include optimizing lecture-based, work-based, and online practical approaches.
  • Cognitive load measurement can serve as a quality improvement tool.

Conclusions:

  • Integrating CLT-informed strategies can foster deeper learning in anatomy.
  • Educators can improve students' ability to apply anatomical knowledge effectively.
  • Future directions include leveraging AI, VR/MR, and transdisciplinary research informed by CLT.