A journey through the digestive system: analysis of a practical activity's use as a didactic resource for undergraduate students

Feijó, Larissa Mattos; Andrade, Viviane Abreu de; Coutinho‐Silva, Robson

doi:10.1080/00219266.2020.1791227

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“…In relation to the macroscopic Components of the DS in the drawings (C2), many of the misconceptions described in the literature and that were present in our PSTs´ pre-drawings were improved, such as not properly locating the digestive organs (Mohapatra and Roy 2018), or not understanding the DS as a tube where the food has to pass through and undergo digestive processes (Garcia-Barros et al 2011;Talamoni et al 2017;Banet 2008). Another improvement related to macroscopic components that was detected, especially in Cohort 3, was the presence of DS-associated organs (mainly liver and pancreas) -organs that do not perform any digestive or absorptive actions directly, but that constitute important structures associated with the DS (Hall 2016). Mattos Feijó et al (2020 suggest that a greater understanding of the physiological aspects of DS-associated organs is important in overcoming the epistemological obstacles and alternative conceptions associated with the topic and may help to develop a global view of the human body as an integrated unit.…”

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Using multiple strategies in deepening the understanding of the digestive system

Uskola

Zamalloa

Achurra

2022

Journal of Biological Education

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The digestive system (DS) is a fundamental topic in biological science teaching. However, the literature indicates that students have difficulties in its learning. In the present work, we focus on how early childhood Pre-Service Teachers (PSTs) develop their understanding of the DS regarding the CMP (Components-Mechanisms-Phenomena) framework of systems thinking. A teaching sequence was designed, implemented and iteratively improved over the course of three years, and in Year 3 included the construction of a physical model and the design and performance of a role-play. Data collection was performed using individual questionnaires before and after participating in the practical activities. The physical models and the role-plays were also analysed. The results show that participation in the sequence improved the understanding of the DS in all dimensions of systems thinking, especially in Year 3. The construction of physical models mainly fostered learning Components and the role-play seemed to facilitate a deeper understanding of Mechanisms. It is concluded that the combined use of both modes of representation constitutes a valuable strategy for science education.

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Using multiple strategies in deepening the understanding of the digestive system

Uskola

Zamalloa

Achurra

2022

Journal of Biological Education

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“…This material discusses the structure and function of organs in the digestive system, as well as complex processes such as mechanical and chemical digestion that occur in the body (Tapia et al, 2019). Students often face difficulties in visualizing and understanding the processes that occur in the human body, which can affect their learning motivation and learning outcomes (Feijo et al, 2020). In understanding digestive system material, teachers have a key role in presenting information in a clear and interesting way (Zumbach et al, 2019).…”

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Literature Review: The Application of Virtual Reality Media to Increase Student Motivation and Learning Outcomes on Digestive System Material

Syahirah,

Riandi,

Surtikanti

2024

BTL

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Abstract. The increasing demand for the use of technology in learning requires adjustments to the use of technology in learning. The learning process requires innovative media to increase learning motivation. One of the innovative learning media is virtual reality media. The application of VR media in learning provides many benefits, especially in material that is complex, abstract and cannot be observed directly, such as the digestive system material which discusses the digestive organs and bioprocesses that occur in the body. The purpose of this literature review is to determine the learning potential of using learning media in an effort to increase learning motivation and student learning outcomes on digestive system material. The research method used is a systematic literature review of several Scopus indexed articles published from 2018 to 2023 through content analysis. The results of the assessment study show that the use of virtual reality media in learning has great potential to increase student motivation and student learning outcomes in terms of cognitive, affective and psychomotor.Keywords: virtual reality, learning motivation, learning outcome, digestive system.

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Reflecting on the relevance of drawing as a tool in eliciting pre-service teachers’ preconceptions of human organs and organ systems

Canlas

Molino-Magtolis

2022

Journal of Biological Education

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A journey through the digestive system: analysis of a practical activity's use as a didactic resource for undergraduate students

Cited by 3 publications

References 27 publications

Using multiple strategies in deepening the understanding of the digestive system

Using multiple strategies in deepening the understanding of the digestive system

Literature Review: The Application of Virtual Reality Media to Increase Student Motivation and Learning Outcomes on Digestive System Material

Reflecting on the relevance of drawing as a tool in eliciting pre-service teachers’ preconceptions of human organs and organ systems

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