ANATOMY 510LAB EXPECTATIONS & RESOURCES

PREPARATION FOR LAB

Prepare the material for the lab

Questions to consider for each structure on the list of structures:

- How do you orient when viewing this on an image or anatomical donor? What cues are there to determine medial from lateral / anterior from posterior / etc.?
- How do you identify that structure? What structures are commonly confused with this structure (if applicable)?
- Which other structures have important anatomical relationships with this structure?
- What clinical connections or life applications help bring context to this structure?
- What study tips or fun ways to remember this material do you have?

Along with your notes, remember that you have access to the current Anatomy 403 materials through Canvas

You may find it helpful to write out a 'script' of what you want to say for each structure. You will most definitely be off script the whole time in the lab, but writing it out in your own words is a great way to prepare!

Prepare to interact with students

Make the lab experience as interactive as possible!

- Start with simple questions to start an interaction (what are you finding? how's it going so far?).
- Encourage students to talk to you and each other about what they're seeing (what do you know or remember about this?).
- Ask students to point out structures and tell you what they know about them.
- Some students will prefer to work independently, give them space to explore on their own.
- Brainstorm ways to ask questions in different ways.
  - - Prepare to give students time to get to the correct answer. As a (arbitrary) rule, give people at least 7 seconds to think about what you ask before asking a different way or answering for them.
- It is encouraged to have students speaking as much if not more than you!
- Refer to the Active Learning Continuum for ideas. Try different strategies and think of other ideas as well!

Practice!! Consenting friends, family, pets, mirrors, etc. can be great listeners and help you figure out what you want to say and how you want to say it and increase your confidence when working with students in the lab!

Active_Learning_Continuum_CRLT.pdf

Resources for Further Reading on Education

Studying word roots for anatomical terminology can be a helpful strategy for teaching and to share in your lesson. Medical terminology books cover most anatomical terminology and online resources are available.
For information on inclusive teaching, teaching strategies, teaching philosophies, student learning, and more visit http://www.crlt.umich.edu/resources

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