Can Synchronous Online Near-Peer Teaching Offer the Same Benefits as the Face-to-Face Version When Used in Clinical Neuroanatomy Education?

COVID-19 sparked massive educational change and dictated that traditional courses rapidly transitioned online. This presented a unique challenge for anatomy, a visually orientated subject that has conventionally relied heavily on face-to-face teaching. Near-peer teaching (NPT) is one method with the potential to address this challenge.

Assessing the Impact of Interactive Educational Videos and Screencasts Within Pre-clinical Microanatomy and Medical Physiology Teaching.

Modern medical curricula adopt the use self-directed learning approaches, which frequently include the use of technology enhanced learning resources. Often, students prefer those which are available via mobile devices because it can facilitate flexibility and autonomy with their learning, more so than with traditional modalities. Although the production value of resources may be appealing to users, those that work most effectively for education align well to existing pedagogies.

Introduction of the Modified Neuroanatomy Motivation Questionnaire and Its Role in Comparing Medical Student Attitudes Towards Learning Neuroanatomy Between Neuro-enthusiasts and Standard Students.

Background: Neurophobia has been identified as a potential barrier to adequate knowledge of neurology in the medical community, and therefore to patient safety. There is a drive to identify the source of neurophobia, in the hope of tackling it. Comparing the learning motivations of standard medical students with those who enjoy neuroanatomy may be a way of doing this.

Evaluating the Efficacy and Optimisation of the Peer-Led Flipped Model Using TEL Resources Within Neuroanatomy.

The flipped classroom (where students prepare before and then develop understanding during class) and technology-enhanced learning (audio-visual learning tools) are increasingly used to supplement anatomy teaching. However, the supporting literature lacks robust methodology and is conflicting in demonstrating efficacy outcomes. Contrastingly, near-peer teaching (where senior students teach juniors on the same academic programme) is well researched and reported to be both effective and versatile.

The Efficacy of Interdisciplinary Near-Peer Teaching Within Neuroanatomical Education-Preliminary Observations.

Unlabelled: Near-Peer Teaching (NPT) is increasingly becoming an integral part of the medical curriculum. When considered alongside the increasing popularity of interdisciplinary education, it seems appropriate to explore NPT within an interdisciplinary context. In these observations, 3rd-year medical students taught 2nd-year psychology students neuroanatomy.

Working in Creative Partnership with Students to Co-Produce Neuroanatomy e-Learning Resources in a New Era of Blended Learning.

Anatomists are well placed to tackle the transition from face-to-face to blended learning approaches as a result of the rapidly forced changes brought about by Covid-19. The subject is extremely visual and has, therefore, previously been a target for the development of technology-enhanced learning initiatives over the last ten years. Today's students have come to expect the integration of technology in the classroom and remotely.

Multiple-Choice versus Open-Ended Questions in Advanced Clinical Neuroanatomy: Using a National Neuroanatomy Assessment to Investigate Variability in Performance Using Different Question Types.

Methods of assessment in anatomy vary across medical schools in the United Kingdom (UK) and beyond; common methods include written, spotter, and oral assessment. However, there is limited research evaluating these methods in regards to student performance and perception. The National Undergraduate Neuroanatomy Competition (NUNC) is held annually for medical students throughout the UK.

The Career Impact of the National Undergraduate Neuroanatomy Competition.

Background: Neurosurgery is a notoriously difficult career to enter and requires medical students to engage in extracurricular activities to demonstrate their commitment to the specialty. The National Undergraduate Neuroanatomy Competition (NUNC) was established in 2013 as a means for students to display this commitment as well as academic ability.

Methods: A bespoke 22-item questionnaire was designed to determine career outcomes and the role of competition attendance in job applications.