A student-centered approach for developing active learning: the construction of physical models as a teaching tool in medical physiology

A student-centered approach for developing active learning: the construction of physical models as a teaching tool in medical physiology

BMC Medical Education, September 2014

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Flávio Moura Rezende-Filho, Lucas José Sá da Fonseca, Valéria Nunes-Souza, Glaucevane da Silva Guedes, Luiza Antas Rabelo

Teaching physiology, a complex and constantly evolving subject, is not a simple task. A considerable body of knowledge about cognitive processes and teaching and learning methods has accumulated over the years, helping teachers to determine the most efficient way to teach, and highlighting student's active participation as a means to improve learning outcomes. In this context, this paper describes and qualitatively analyzes an experience of a student-centered teaching-learning methodology based on the construction of physiological-physical models, focusing on their possible application in the practice of teaching physiology.