MULTIPLE APPROACHES IN ONLINE TEACHING OF ANATOMY - A STUDENT PERSPECTIVE SURVEY

Abstract

Anatomy is one of the vast subjects in medicine that require an extensive, good understanding of the concepts and a powerful memory to remember the facts and recall them instantly. This requires constant and regular revision. Teaching anatomy, even through online sources, during holidays and in other times of disinfection is crucial to enquire and store knowledge efficiently.
A self questionnaire was prepared, comprising 10 questions and administered to 100 students from medical colleges belonging to the age of 18-25. The participants were sent the questionnaire through an online google sheets link. The questions were studied carefully and corresponding answers were marked by the participants. The data were collected and statistically analyzed.The overall result was positive and students were open to new creative ways of online classes and activities. Among the participants, 90% think that teaching anatomy online is difficult but with suitable aids it will be helpful and can yield better results and be deemed to be effective.. Anatomy is quite a challenging subject to teach online, but with proper student co-operation and enthusiasm towards knowledge of the subject, it is not impossible.