Department
Biological Sciences
Advisor
Jackie Towner
Document Type
Poster
Version
Preprint
Abstract
Over the summer I worked for Bethel University’s Physician Assistant program helping out as a class and laboratory teaching assistant for their human gross anatomy and cadaver lab. My main jobs included basic upkeep and sanitation of the lab and running the class laboratory period. Daily I guided students in their dissection procedures and techniques. Additionally, I helped convey important anatomical knowledge that worked to bridge the gap between lecture material and real-life experience. Outside of lab time myself with the assistance of the other teaching assistants were responsible for the creation and set up of weekly laboratory quizzes and three unit exams. After grading we individually held quiz/exam reviews with each student to ensure they understood their mistakes. This also offered them a time to ask further questions and to further their learning. Additional tasks included sweeping and mopping the lab, regular cleaning of the tables, and maintenance of the cadavers themselves. A practice I tried to instill into every day of my internship was the incorporation of my faith. A cadaver lab experience can be radically unnerving but when coupled with faith and awe of our creator it can be a wonderful learning experience both spiritually and educationally.
Recommended Citation
Ginter, Grace and Towner, Jackie, "Human Gross Anatomy Laboratory Teaching Assistant" (2024). Science Symposium. 22.
https://spark.bethel.edu/science_symposium/spring2024/schedule2024/22
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Human Gross Anatomy Laboratory Teaching Assistant
Over the summer I worked for Bethel University’s Physician Assistant program helping out as a class and laboratory teaching assistant for their human gross anatomy and cadaver lab. My main jobs included basic upkeep and sanitation of the lab and running the class laboratory period. Daily I guided students in their dissection procedures and techniques. Additionally, I helped convey important anatomical knowledge that worked to bridge the gap between lecture material and real-life experience. Outside of lab time myself with the assistance of the other teaching assistants were responsible for the creation and set up of weekly laboratory quizzes and three unit exams. After grading we individually held quiz/exam reviews with each student to ensure they understood their mistakes. This also offered them a time to ask further questions and to further their learning. Additional tasks included sweeping and mopping the lab, regular cleaning of the tables, and maintenance of the cadavers themselves. A practice I tried to instill into every day of my internship was the incorporation of my faith. A cadaver lab experience can be radically unnerving but when coupled with faith and awe of our creator it can be a wonderful learning experience both spiritually and educationally.