Using truncated lectures, conceptual exercises, and manipulatives to improve learning in the neuroanatomy classroom

American Journal of Physiology - Advances in Physiology Education

Volumn 32, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 152-156

  Krontiris Litowitz, Johanna ^a  

^a YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Active learning; Critical thinking; Formative assessment; Neuroscience; Problem based learning; Student centered learning

Indexed keywords

EID: 45149123298     PISSN: 10434046     EISSN: 15221229     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1152/advan.00103.2007     Document Type: Article

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