Student Project in Anatomy (SPA) – Making the First Year Medical Students Responsible and Creative
Introduction: Creativity is a combination of ones’ capacity to think outside the box, the gained knowledge and the passion for creating something. It very easily and effectively provides the creator a chance to be responsible for his/her creation and acts as a confidence booster for him/her. Cre...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2016-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/8490/19327_CE(EK)_F(AK)_PF1(ROAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf |
| Summary: | Introduction: Creativity is a combination of ones’ capacity to
think outside the box, the gained knowledge and the passion
for creating something. It very easily and effectively provides
the creator a chance to be responsible for his/her creation and
acts as a confidence booster for him/her. Creativity is inherent,
but needs to be polished and nurtured. If nurtured well through
proper motivation, the creator excels leaps and bounds. It
develops an empathetic behaviour in the creator, when he
allows his creations to be used by others.
Aim: The study was done to generate learning resources
through academically good students and make them available
for the entire class.
Materials and Methods: Academically, top 16 students were
involved in a project of their choice. The projects included
preparation of question answers, powerpoint presentations,
cross-word puzzles, videos, models, atlases and wall hangers
etc., ten weeks were given to finish the project. The project
was guided and monitored by teachers. The end product of the
project was given to the entire class for use. The perception of
users of the end products of the projects was recorded through
mini interviews.
Results: All the students who took part in the project liked
working on the project. They felt motivated, rewarded and
had mastery on the topic which they used in the project. The
students who did not do the project but used the end product
of the project also liked the project work. They felt that the end
products of the projects were simple, informative and creative.
Conclusion: By participating in Student Project in Anatomy
(SPA), the students get to show their total potential through
these creative ways. It provides a fresh and welcome change
from the common routine followed otherwise in medical schools.
The outcome of the projects can help the entire class. This type
of projects can be easily tailored into existing curriculum and in
disciplines other than anatomy too. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |