The A&P Professor

Kevin Patton
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Explore human anatomy and physiology (A&P) teaching and learning with host Kevin Patton. An experienced professor, textbook author, and mentor, Kevin is a recognized leader in A&P teaching. The A&P Professor updates science content and provides practical teaching advice. Want some ideas to supercharge your A&P course? How about some support from a fellow A&P professor? This is the podcast for you!

  1. 155 Dual Enrollment in A&P: Murray Jensen on Rigor, Pedagogy, and Community

    SEP 24

    155 Dual Enrollment in A&P: Murray Jensen on Rigor, Pedagogy, and Community

    Murray Jensen joins Kevin Patton to explore dual enrollment in anatomy & physiology. From guided inquiry to the power of teacher communities, this conversation reveals why messy classrooms often yield the best results. 00:00 | Introduction 00:48 | Murray Jensen, HAPS President's Medal Laureate 02:27 | What Is Dual Enrollment, Anyway? 11:44 | Two-Word Check-In* 12:53 | Guided Inquiry, Not Guided Napping 25:51 | Concept Echo* 26:37 | No, Not Nightly Recorded Lectures 31:09 | Rigor Reality Check* 32:11 | Rigor, Range, & Real Talk 39:25 | Respect Reframe* 40:02 | Why It Matters: Heart, Head, & High School 47:55 | Slide Diet* 49:06 | Money, Mission, & a Playbook for Best Practices 54:04 | Staying Connected * Breaks ★ If you cannot see or activate the audio player, go to: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-155.html ❓ Please take the anonymous survey: theAPprofessor.org/survey ☝️ Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) ✔️ Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Substack, or Instagram! @theAPprofessor 📰 Get the once-or-twice-weekly TAPP Science & Education Updates theAPprofessor.org/updates "The classroom remains the most radical space of possibility in the academy." (bell hooks)   Murray Jensen, HAPS President's Medal Laureate 1.5 minutes Kevin introduces his guest, Murray Jensen, a Professor of Biology Teaching and Learning at the University of Minnesota. He highlights Murray's research focus on teaching and learning in human anatomy and physiology, his emphasis on POGIL and cooperative learning, and his many awards, including the 2024 HAPS President's Medal. Kevin also notes Murray's warm reputation as a mentor and colleague, framing the conversation as both professional and deeply personal.     What is Dual Enrollment, Anyway? 9 minutes Murray explains how dual enrollment works in Minnesota through the College in the Schools program, which currently involves 28 high schools and 1,100 students. He emphasizes the importance of professional development and the community of practice that keeps teachers connected, supported, and inspired. Kevin shares his own experiences with dual enrollment, reflecting on how it shaped his career and outlook as an educator.   Guided Inquiry, Not Guided Napping 13 minutes This segment digs into pedagogy. Murray describes his approach to selecting teachers, focusing on passion and spark, and how he encourages them to adopt guided inquiry and cooperative group learning. He shares stories about the challenges of letting go of control in the classroom, and how productive messiness often leads to deeper learning. Kevin adds his own examples, reinforcing that guided inquiry transforms classrooms into vibrant, memorable learning spaces.   No, Not Nightly Recorded Lectures 4.5 minutes Murray makes the case against online-only dual enrollment models that rely on recorded lectures. He insists that learning must remain face-to-face to preserve rigor and connection. The conversation turns to the politics of funding and the pressure to push students through college more quickly. Both Kevin and Murray stress that dual enrollment should not be about speed but about helping students grow and make informed choices about their futures.   Rigor, Range, & Real Talk 7 minutes Kevin raises the skepticism some faculty hold toward dual enrollment. Murray responds by acknowledging the range of rigor but emphasizing that many high school programs are every bit as challenging—if not more so—than their college equivalents. He reflects on his path into dual enrollment, the importance of maintaining standards, and the need to respect teachers while navigating the politics of education.   Why It Matters: Heart, Head, & High School 7.5 minutes Murray shares the personal side of his work, recalling visits to high schools and the deep respect he has for teachers and students alike. He explains how writing curriculum, providing tools, and supporting teachers keeps him motivated. The discussion highlights the passion, respect, and community at the heart of dual enrollment, even as financial pressures loom.   Money, Mission, & a Playbook for Best Practices 5 minutes Looking to the future, Murray describes his vision for creating a best practices guide for dual enrollment in anatomy and physiology. He underscores the importance of focusing on core concepts, guided inquiry, and cooperative learning while moving away from passive slide-based teaching. Kevin and Murray agree that active learning consistently outperforms lecture-heavy approaches, especially in entry-level science courses.   Links Teaching to Transgress by bell hooks (book) geni.us/TDCa6G Murray Jensen (U of M faculty page) AandP.info/jd1 Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (organization) theAPprofessor.org/haps POGIL Project: Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (organization) pogil.org University of Minnesota College in the Schools Program (program info cce.umn.edu/college-in-the-schools National Association of Biology Teachers (organization) nabt.org Foundations in physiology: an introductory course using the core concepts (article in Advances in Physiology Education) AandP.info/zkx ★ List of TAPP episodes and related resource related to this episode's topics Concept Lists Help Students Build Conceptual Frameworks Big Ideas: The Essential Concepts of A&P | Episode 35 Running Concept Lists Help Students Make Connections | Episode 8 ★ List of TAPP podcasts (sortable list with titles, links to episode pages, and topics) theAPprofessor.org/podcast-list.html ★ TAPP Jukebox (a fun way to browse and play TAPP episodes) theAPprofessor.org/podcast-jukebox.html   People Production: Aileen Park (announcer),  Andrés Rodriguez (theme composer,  recording artist),  Kevin Patton (writer, editor, producer, host). Not People Robotic (AI) audio leveling/processing by Auphonic.com, initial draft transcript by Rev.com, and the content, organization, spelling, grammar, style, etc., of this episode and notes are assisted by various bots, such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, and QuillBot.     If the hyperlinks here are not active, go to TAPPradio.org to find the episode page. ★ More details at the episode page: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-155.html ★ Transcript available in the transcript box: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-155.html ★ Need help accessing resources locked behind a paywall? Check out this advice from Episode 32 to get what you need! my-ap.us/paywall Tools & Resources ★ TAPP Science & Education Updates: theAPprofessor.org/updates Follow The A&P Professor on  Facebook, Mastodon, TikTok,LinkedIn, Blogger, Substack, or Instagram @theAPprofessor The A&P Professor® and Lion Den® are registered trademarks of Lion Den Inc. (Kevin Patton) b

    58 min
  2. 154 10 Reasons Why Mucus Is Our Friend

    AUG 19

    154 10 Reasons Why Mucus Is Our Friend

    Kevin Patton tackles one of A&P's slimiest subjects: mucus. In this playful but powerful episode, he reveals ten (or eleven) reasons mucus deserves more attention in our teaching. From immunity to fertility, mucus does it all. 00:00 | Introduction 00:45 | Mucus & Mucous 04:27 | Virtual HAPS Conference * 05:41 | Mucus: Body-Wide Protector 10:13 | Gross Episodes * 11:15 | Mucus in Motion 15:46 | Kerry Hull Honored * 16:28 | Mucus & the Human Story 20:42 | Running Concept Lists 21:11 | Mucus is Vital 26:05 | Staying Connected * Breaks ★ If you cannot see or activate the audio player, go to: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-154.html ❓ Please take the anonymous survey: theAPprofessor.org/survey ☝️ Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) ✔️ Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Substack, or Instagram! @theAPprofessor 📰 Get the once-or-twice-weekly TAPP Science & Education Updates theAPprofessor.org/updates "If life hands you a painful irritant, cover it in an iridescent mucus‑like substance until it becomes a pearl." (Sarah Rosenshine)   Mucus & Mucous 3.5 minutes What's the difference between mucus and mucous? One is a noun, the other an adjective—but that subtle difference trips up a lot of students. This short segment makes a strong case for calling out that distinction early and often in your A&P course.     Virtual HAPS Conference 1.0 minute Need new ideas for your A&P course? This brief segment promotes the upcoming virtual HAPS conference and Kevin's own flipped-session presentation—packed with audio strategies for teaching.   Mucus: Body-Wide Protector 4.5 minutes Reasons: Mechanical Barrier Immunological First Responder Homeostasis Helper Mucus forms a body-wide protective network—physically trapping invaders, launching immune responses with secretory IgA and enzymes, and maintaining pH and hydration across exposed epithelial surfaces.   Gross Episodes 1.0 minute This short segment encourages instructors to lean into the gross-out moments. Why? Because they're often where the best learning happens. And yes, that includes mucus, poop, and pee.   Mucus in Motion 4.5 minutes Reasons: 4. Lubrication 5. Trap-and-Transport System 6. Environmental Sentinel This segment gets things moving—literally. Mucus lubricates tissues, rides the mucociliary escalator to clear debris from the lungs, and even signals health status through color and consistency changes. Kerry Hull Honored 0.5 minutes Kevin pauses to celebrate A&P educator Kerry Hull, who received the HAPS President's Medal. It's a quick but heartfelt recognition of excellence and contribution to our teaching community.   Mucus & The Human Story 4.0 minutes Reasons: 7. Microbiome Mediator 8. Fertility Facilitator 9. Digestive Ally 10. Indicator of Health In this segment, mucus supports friendly microbes, gets involved in reproduction, protects the gut from self-digestion, and signals health changes. It's a slimy but vital player in our human physiology narrative.   Running Concept Lists 0.5 minutes Want to reinforce deeper learning? Use mucus in a running concept list. Kevin explains how this recurring theme links systems and encourages students to build long-lasting conceptual connections.   Mucus is Vital 4.5 minutes Reasons: 11. Mucus is Vital to Understanding the Human Body Kevin wraps it all up by calling mucus what it is: vital. It's not just a side note in A&P—it's a unifying, system-spanning feature worth revisiting throughout the course.   Links 1. What Is Mucus, Anyway? (popular explainer article in Popular Science) AandP.info/154-1 2. Hagfish Slime Expands Faster Than Almost Anything Known (research-based article in Popular Science) AandP.info/154-2 3. Mucus Has Evolved at Least 15 Times in Mammals (article in New Scientist discussing evolutionary biology) AandP.info/154-3b 4. Personal Lubricant Made from Cow Mucus May Protect Against HIV (biomedical research article summary in New Scientist) AandP.info/154-4 5. Mucus, Slime, and Other Sticky Substances (open-access review in Journal of Functional Biomaterials) AandP.info/154-5 6. That's Disgusting: Unraveling the Mysteries of Repulsion by Rachel Herz (book exploring the science of disgust, includes discussion of mucus) geni.us/154-6 7. Slime: How Algae Created Us, Plague Us, and Just Might Save Us by Ruth Kassinger (book blending science and storytelling about slimy lifeforms, including mucosal adaptations) geni.us/154-7 8. Future Fibers May Be Spun From Slime (short video + article in Science Friday) AandP.info/154-8 9. Seeking medical insights in the physics of mucus (article in Science Daily) AandP.info/154-9 10. Preparation and applications of artificial mucins in biomedicine (scientific review in Current Opinion in Solid State and Materials Science) AandP.info/154-10 ★ HAPS Virtual Conference page AandP.info/5455a4 TAPP episodes related to this episode's topics (NOTE: the episode numbers mentioned in the audio narration are incorrect; use those below) The Pee Episode | Teaching Urinary & Renal Concepts | TAPP 125 The Poop Episode | Using Fecal Changes to Monitor Health | TAPP 121 Running Concept Lists Help Students Make Connections | Episode 8 ★ List of TAPP podcasts (sortable list with titles, links to episode pages, and topics) theAPprofessor.org/podcast-list.html ★ TAPP Jukebox (a fun way to browse and play TAPP episodes) theAPprofessor.org/podcast-jukebox.html   People Production: Aileen Park (announcer),  Andrés Rodriguez (theme composer,  recording artist),  Kevin Patton (writer, editor, producer, host). Not People Robotic (AI) audio leveling/processing by Auphonic.com, initial draft transcript by Rev.com, and the content, spelling, grammar, style, etc., of this episode and notes are assisted by various bots, such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, and QuillBot.     If the hyperlinks here are not active, go to TAPPradio.org to find the episode page. ★ More details at the episode page: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-154.html ★ Transcript available in the transcript box: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-154.html ★ Need help accessing resources locked behind a paywall? Check out this advice from Episode 32 to get what you need! my-ap.us/paywall Take The A&P Professor experience to the next level! ★ theAPprofessor.org/community Earn cash by referring other A&P faculty to this podcast: Tools & Resources ★ TAPP Science & Education Updates: theAPprofessor.org/updates Follow The A&P Professor on  Facebook, Mastodon, TikTok,LinkedIn, Blogger, Substack, or Instagram @theAPprofessor The A&P Professor® and Lion Den® are registered trademarks of Lion Den Inc. (Kevin Patton)

    29 min
  3. 153 Pulse Check: A Year in Review & What's Next for A&P Teaching

    APR 8

    153 Pulse Check: A Year in Review & What's Next for A&P Teaching

    "It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future," said Yogi Berra, but that's never stopped me before! In this annual episode, we'll revisit last year's educational forecasts, explore what's popped (and what's fizzled), and check the tea leaves (and little gray cells) once again. With help from colleague Jerry Anzalone—and some cheeky assistance from AI—we'll bravely map out what's next for anatomy and physiology education, all seasoned with empathy, wit, and a cautionary look at history's lessons. Buckle up: predicting the future is a bumpy—but fascinating—ride! 0:00 | Introduction 0:42 | Season 7 Debrief 7:32 |  Virtual Library of TAPP Episodes* 10:15 | How Did We Do Last Year? 27:29 | Manuel the AI Assistant* 33:45 | Jerry Calls in to the Podcast Hotline 34:55 | Jerry's Look at the Coming Year 42:05 | Badges and LinkedIn* 44:31 | Kevin's Look at the Coming Year 52:39 | Staying Connected *Breaks   ★ If you cannot see or activate the audio player, go to: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-153.html 🏅 Apply for your credential (badge/certificate) for listening to this episode: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-153.html/#badge ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Please rate & review this podcast so that others can decide whether to give it a try: RateThisPodcast.com/theAPprofessor ❓ Please take the anonymous survey: theAPprofessor.org/survey ☝️ Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) ✔️ Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Substack, Tumblr, or Instagram! @theAPprofessor 📰 Get the once-or-twice-weekly TAPP Science & Education Updates theAPprofessor.org/updates   It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future. (Yogi Berra)   Season 7 Debrief 7 minutes Looking back at Season 7, I'm amazed (and slightly relieved) how each carefully spaced episode became a hidden gem—proving quality really does beat quantity. Time to unpack what we learned before moving forward. Virtual Library of TAPP Episodes 2.5 minutes Brain break time—stretch those muscles, maybe shake out your fascia, and mentally recharge. Learn a bit about the huge collection of content in the TAPP podcast library—and how to conveniently access it. When we're back, we'll face the music on last year's forecasts, evaluate our hits and misses, and share some fascinating analysis that even surprised me..   How Did We Do Last Year? 17 minutes Were last year's predictions spot-on, or just a near miss? With some helpful (and slightly intimidating) AI analysis, I'll honestly assess where we succeeded, stumbled, or soared—spoiler alert: the AI was more generous than I would've been.   Manuel the AI Assistant 6.5 minutes Another quick breather to recover from my yearly dose of humility. Hear about Kevin's new AI assistant to help you when you visit The A&P Professor website. His name is Manuel and he's based on a semi-fictional character I've used for decades in my courses, now living a new life as my website host and troubleshooter. Up next, we welcome Jerry Anzalone's thoughtful predictions for the year ahead. Jerry always offers plenty to think about—get ready for some fresh perspectives. Jerry Calls in to the Podcast Hotline 1 minutes Re-introducing our friend, fellow faculty, and futurist, Jerry Anzalone!   Jerry's Look at the Coming Year 7 minutes My friend Jerry Anzalone takes the mic with his thoughtful—and sobering—predictions for the upcoming year. From shifts in federal oversight to fascinating new intersections of technology in anatomy, Jerry paints an honest, nuanced picture worth hearing.   Badges and LinkedIn 2.5 minutes Okay, Jerry's given us plenty to ponder. Stretch those legs, refill your beverage of choice, and return refreshed. And learn how to proudly display your badges or other digital credentials on LinkedIn. It keeps your followers up do date on your activities and it spreads the word about professional development opportunities. Coming up next: my own fearless forecast for 2025. Buckle up—this might get wild.   Kevin's Look at the Coming Year 8 minutes Ready for my boldest predictions yet? From TikTok-inspired teaching strategies to the stealth return of overhead projectors, I'll outline surprising shifts I foresee shaping anatomy education, delivered with my usual blend of seriousness and playfulness.   Staying Connected 5 minutes Not my usual wrap-up! In unsettling times, educators must stand together. Drawing on lessons from history, I'll gently remind us that our strength and protection lie in awareness, unity, and mutual respect—even across differences.   Links ★ We're in the Midst of an Authoritarian Takeover (article from The Chronicle of Higher Ed) AandP.info/183d11 ★ Six Ways to find Your Courage During Challenging Times (article from Greater Good magazine) AandP.info/a0ab23 ★ What Higher Ed Will Look Like in 10 Years (free report from The Chronicle of Higher Ed) ★ Assessing the Damage After the Education Department's Mass Layoffs (from Inside Higher Ed) ★ Perplexity AI (Wikipedia article about this AI search engine) AandP.info/5fa8f8 ★ StudentHelp4AP (Steve Sullivan's YouTube channel) youtube.com/@StudentHelp4AP ★ Wendy Riggs YouTube Channel youtube.com/@wendy-riggs ★ Display Badges on LinkedIn (walk-through of the simple process of displaying your digital credentials on LinkedIn—including your TAPP badges) https://aandp.info/33f950 ★ Greg Crowther's STEM songs my-ap.us/CrowtherSongs ★ Manuel My Assistant (a character Kevin is using for his AI assistant) lionden.com/manuel.htm ★ Interested in checking out Jotform? Use my affiliate link, so I can earn something jotform.com/ai/agents/?partner=kevin-patton-RXT4Sb0Slz ★TAPP episodes related to this episode's topics Pulse of Progress: Looking Back, Moving Forward | TAPP 147 Blueprints for Learning: Justin Shaffer on Structured A&P Course Design | TAPP 148 Examining the Anatomy & Physiology Exam: Chatting with Greg Crowther and Ben Wiggins | TAPP 149 Textbooks to Slides: IP Attorney Brenda Ulrich on Legal Image Use in Anatomy & Physiology | TAPP 150 Muscling Through Barriers: The A&P Student Accommodations Handbook Unveiled | TAPP 151 Test Debriefing Boosts Student Learning | Episode 11 Playful & Serious Is the Perfect Combo for A&P | Episode 13 Test Question Templates Help Students Learn | TAPP 70 Quickly Moving to Remote Delivery—The Musical | Bonus Episode 64b ★ List of TAPP podcasts (sortable list with titles, links to episode pages, and topics) theAPprofessor.org/podcast-list.html ★TAPP Jukebox (a fun way to browse and play TAPP episodes) theAPprofessor.org/podcast-jukebox.html   People Production: Aileen Park (announcer),  Andrés Rodriguez (theme composer,  recording artist),  Karen Turner (Executive Editor), Kevin Patton (writer, editor, producer, host). Not People Robotic (AI) audio leveling/processing by Auphonic.com, initial draft transcript by Rev.com, and the content, spelling, grammar, style, etc., of these episode notes are assisted by various bots, such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, and QuillBot.   If the hyperlinks here are not active, go to TAPPradio.org to find the episode page. ★ More details at the episode page: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-153.html ★ Transcript available in the transcript box: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-153.html ★ Need help accessing resources locked behind a paywall? Check out this advice from Episode 32 to get what you need! my-ap.us/paywall Take The A&P Professor experience to the next level! ★ theAPprofessor.org/community Earn cash by referring other A&P faculty to this podcast: ★ theAPprofessor.org/refer Tools & Resources ★ TAPP Science & Education Updates: theAPprofessor.org/updates Follow The A&P Professor on  Twitter, Facebook, Mastodon, Reddit, TikTok,LinkedIn, Blogger, Substack, Tumblr, or Instagram @theAPprofessor The A&P Professor® and Lion Den® are registered trademarks of Lion Den Inc. (Kevin Patton)

    58 min
  4. 152 Fascinating Fascia: Kate Oland Galligan Unravels the Ties That Bind

    FEB 25

    152 Fascinating Fascia: Kate Oland Galligan Unravels the Ties That Bind

    Episode 152 centers on a lively conversation between Kevin and Dr. Kate Oland Galligan as they trace her path from a curious undergrad to a passionate fascia educator and clinician. The duo challenges old perceptions of fascia, recounting stories from early lab experiences where fascia was simply "ripped out," and contrasting them with new insights on its dynamic, interconnected nature. They reveal how subtle fascial restrictions can cause significant clinical symptoms—linking pelvic imbalances to jaw pain—and explore the emerging field of mind-body connections in fascial therapy. 0:00:00 | Introduction 0:00:55 | Introducing Kate Introducing Fascia 0:17:06 | Fascia Mini Lesson * 0:20:00 | Rip That Fascia Out! 0:37:14 | Get Ready for Annual Debriefing 0:39:00 | The Hip Bone is Connected to the Jaw Bone 1:03:08 | We're on Substack! * 1:06:13 | Mind-Body Connections 1:21:45 | Staying Connected * Breaks ★ If you cannot see or activate the audio player, go to: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-152.html 🏅 Apply for your credential (badge/certificate) for listening to this episode: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-152.html/#badge ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Please rate & review this podcast so that others can decide whether to give it a try: RateThisPodcast.com/theAPprofessor ❓ Please take the anonymous survey: theAPprofessor.org/survey ☝️ Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) ✔️ Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Substack, Tumblr, or Instagram! @theAPprofessor 📰 Get the once-or-twice-weekly TAPP Science & Education Updates theAPprofessor.org/updates Understanding fascia requires abandoning the traditional anatomical view of separate structures and embracing a model of interconnected, living tissues. (Jean-Claude Guimberteau)   Introducing Kate Introducing Fascia 16 minutes In this segment, Kevin reconnects with Dr. Kate Oland Galligan, a former student who has since become a passionate fascia educator and clinician. They reminisce about their time studying physiology together, sharing a nostalgic moment about the infamous Krebs cycle. Kate shares her professional journey from graduate school to clinical practice, detailing how she discovered her deep interest in fascia. As she explains, her dual role as both an instructor and practitioner has given her unique insights into why fascia deserves more attention in undergraduate education. Their conversation sets the foundation for an in-depth exploration of fascia's overlooked importance in both teaching and clinical applications.   Fascia Mini Lesson 3 minutes In this short break, Kevin introduces lionden.com, a website he created to offer students supplemental resources for learning A&P. He highlights the value of his "mini lessons," which provide quick, digestible overviews of complex topics like fascia. These digital outlines help students reinforce their understanding beyond textbooks, offering interactive elements and structured learning aids. He encourages listeners to explore the site for additional learning tools, emphasizing the importance of creative, digital-friendly resources in modern anatomy and physiology education.   Rip That Fascia Out! 17 minutes This segment takes a deep dive into how fascia has traditionally been misunderstood, especially in dissection labs where it was often "ripped out" to expose muscles, minimizing its true significance. Kate recalls her early anatomy lab experiences and how her perspective on fascia evolved once she began working in clinical practice. They discuss groundbreaking research showing how living fascia is dynamic and responsive, unlike the dehydrated tissue seen in cadavers. The conversation delves into the clinical impact of fascial restrictions, revealing how small, seemingly minor adhesions can generate significant pressure and pain throughout the body. These insights challenge the old paradigm that fascia is merely a passive, structural tissue.   Get Ready for Annual Debriefing 3.5 minutes In this "brain break," Kevin teases the upcoming annual debriefing episode, a tradition where he reflects on past predictions about A&P teaching and makes new ones for the coming year. He invites listeners to contribute their own thoughts, concerns, and expectations for the future of anatomy and physiology education. This segment reinforces the podcast's interactive and community-driven nature, encouraging engagement and discussion among educators.   The Hip Bone is Connected to the Jaw Bone 12 minutes During  this segment, Kevin and Kate explore the surprising connections within the fascial system, such as how pelvic imbalances can influence jaw function and why scar tissue in one area can affect movement and pain in another. Kate explains her approach to treating fascial restrictions, emphasizing the importance of sustained holds, sometimes lasting several minutes, to allow the tissue to release and rehydrate. Their discussion highlights how posture, embryological development, and past injuries all interact through fascia, reinforcing the idea that the body is not a collection of separate parts but rather an interconnected whole. We're on Substack! 3 minutes During this break, Kevin shares exciting news about his weekly science and teaching updates now being available on Substack. He explains how this platform blends newsletters with social media-style engagement, allowing educators to stay informed about the latest A&P breakthroughs and pedagogical trends. He encourages listeners to explore Substack as a way to connect with a broader community of professionals who are passionate about anatomy and physiology education.   Mind-Body Connections 15.5 minutes This segment shifts the discussion toward the emotional aspects of fascial therapy. Kate delves into the idea that past trauma—both physical and emotional—can become "stored" in the fascia, sometimes manifesting as pain or tension. She shares experiences from her clinical practice where patients have had unexpected emotional responses during treatment, suggesting a deeper link between fascia and the nervous system. Kevin and Kate discuss ongoing research into tissue memory, acknowledging that while much remains to be studied, the connections between fascia, emotional well-being, and physiological function are becoming increasingly evident. This conversation bridges science and clinical practice, opening the door for more integrative approaches to healing. Note: Kate's new search engine to find healing where you are right now—Thrive Anywhere—will be available in June 2025. Stay tuned to The A&P Professor for more news on this.   Links ★ Books: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma (Bessel van der Kolk) geni.us/FvQBXS 🏅 Claim your credential for reading this book. AandP.info/zoh Architecture of Human Living Fascia: The Extracellular Matrix and Cells Revealed Through Endoscopy (Jean-Claude Guimberteau, Colin Armstrong) geni.us/oj0v2 Functional Atlas of the Human Fascial System (Carla Stecco) geni.us/iPkbA Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians for Manual Therapists and Movement Professionals (Thomas Myers) geni.us/42JLTw Anatomy & Physiology (textbook by Kevin Patton, Frank Bell, Terry Thompson, Peggie Williamson; includes online article Whole Body Muscle Mechanics that relates to the fascial system) geni.us/hcRF ★ Myofascial Release (John Barnes website) myofascialrelease.com ★ Strolling Under the Skin (YouTube video) youtu.be/eW0lvOVKDxE?si=7_GYm5TG-sonoujz ★ The Strength for Tension and Bursting of Human Fasciae (scientific summary of tension in fascia) AandP.info/t1g ★ Fascia Documentary: The network of the body without beginning or end (YouTube video) youtu.be/3uK92zS8qq8?si=5B3V21KWXHfrMHxp ★ Bone Tissue is an Integral Part of the Fascial System (journal article about whether organs can be part of the fascial system) AandP.info/55098e ★ Clinical Anatomy: Volume 32, Issue 7. Special Issue on Fascia. AandP.info/1t7 ★ The body electric: soft tissue makes electricity under stress (article in Nature) AandP.info/c0416a ★ Response to Mechanical Properties and Physiological Challenges of Fascia: Diagnosis and Rehabilitative Therapeutic Intervention for Myofascial System Disorders (article in Bioengineering) AandP.info/e0f65e ★ Brain Breaks are Essential for Learning AandP.info/ksx ★ Related episodes & resources Fascial System Mini Lesson (Kevin's sketchy overview outline for students)  lionden.com/fascial-system.htm Chaos Mini Lesson (explains how concepts of chaos, including fractal geometry, applies to the human body) lionden.com/chaos.htm The Fractal Body Mini Lesson (introduces the concept of fractal-like anatomy in the body) lionden.com/fractal_body.htm Pulse of Progress: Looking Back, Moving Forward | TAPP 147 Is Anatomy Finished? | A Review of New Discoveries | TAPP 105 Ten Things We Forget to Tell Students About Cells | A Forest in My Office | TAPP 126 Test Debriefing Boosts Student Learning | Episode 11   People Production: Aileen Park (announcer),  Andrés Rodriguez (theme composer,  recording artist),  Karen Turner (Executive Editor), Kevin Patton (writer, editor, producer, host). Not People Robotic (AI) audio leveling/processing by Auphonic.com, initial draft transcript by Rev.com, and the content, spelling, grammar, style, etc., of these episode notes are assisted by various bots, such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, and QuillBot.     If the hyperlinks here are not active, go to TAPPradio.org to find the episode page. ★ More details at the episode page: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-152.html ★ Transcript available in the transcript box: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-152.html ★ Need help accessing resources locked behind a paywall? Check out this advice from Episode 32 to get what you need! my-ap.us/paywall Take The A&P Professor e

    1h 25m
  5. 151 Muscling Through Barriers: The A&P Student Accommodations Handbook Unveiled

    12/04/2024

    151 Muscling Through Barriers: The A&P Student Accommodations Handbook Unveiled

    In Episode 151 of The A&P Professor podcast, host Kevin Patton is joined by Jennifer Stokes, Rachel Hopp, and Abbey Breckling to discuss the Anatomy and Physiology Student Accommodations Handbook. This handbook released by the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS), provides instructors with evidence-based suggestions and best practices for making A&P labs and classrooms more inclusive and accessible for all students. Developed by a HAPS subcommittee, the handbook offers guidance on accommodating students with a wide range of needs, from physical limitations to visual or hearing impairments. The goal is to help instructors identify meaningful alternatives to standard lab protocols that promote student success. The handbook is organized by common accommodation requests and includes sections on universal design principles, making accommodations for temporary conditions, and incorporating tactile and visual aids. The HAPS committee plans to regularly update the handbook as new strategies and technologies emerge. 0:00:00 | Introduction 0:00:48 | How It Started 0:19:33 | Blue Sky's From Now On * 0:20:38 | You Don't Know You Need It Until You Do 0:32:57 | Brain Break * 0:35:36 | Opportunities for Learning 0:47:33 | Show Business * 0:51:03 | Exploring the Handbook 1:02:44 | Staying Connected * Breaks ★ If you cannot see or activate the audio player, go to: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-151.html 🏅 Apply for your credential (badge/certificate) for listening to this episode: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-151.html/#badge ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Please rate & review this podcast so that others can decide whether to give it a try: RateThisPodcast.com/theAPprofessor ❓ Please take the anonymous survey: theAPprofessor.org/survey ☝️ Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) ✔️ Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Substack, Tumblr, or Instagram! @theAPprofessor 📰 Get the once-or-twice-weekly TAPP Science & Education Updates theAPprofessor.org/updates   Inclusion is not bringing people into what already exists, it is making a new space, a better space for everyone. (Rachel Olivero)   How It Started 18.5 minutes Discover how the Human Anatomy & Physiology Society is transforming student inclusion with its new A&P Student Accommodations Handbook! Host Kevin Patton chats with experts Jennifer Stokes, Rachel Hopp, and Abbey Breckling about creating equitable lab experiences, the power of universal design, and why this groundbreaking resource is a must for educators. Tune in to hear the inspiring journey behind this 62-page guide and how it's reshaping A&P education. Contributing subcommittee members: Heather Armbruster,  Kathy Burleson,  Jim Clark,  Patricia Clark,  Molli Crenshaw,  Liz Dement,  Jennifer Ellsworth,  Youlonda FitzGerald,  Sarah Greene,  Barbara Heard,  Cheryl Hill,  Elizabeth Hogdson Shearer,  Jenna Jarvis,  Gracie King,  Jennifer Rogers,  Angela Stearns,  J.P. Swigart,  Diane Tice,  Margaret Weck   BlueSky's From Now On 1 minute As change shakes up the social media world, many anatomy and physiology educators are migrating to BlueSky. If you've left X (formerly Twitter), follow The A&P Professor on BlueSky to stay connected with the community. Follow us at bsky.app/profile/theapprofessor.org  or search for "The A&P Professor" and join us for updates, insights, and more!   You Don't Know You Need It Until You Do 12.5 minutes Dive into the impactful journey behind the A&P Student Accommodations Handbook! Kevin's guests discuss the immense collaboration it took—spanning dozens of experts, external reviewers, and committee members. Learn how this comprehensive guide empowers A&P instructors to meet diverse student needs with actionable strategies, universal design principles, and a forward-thinking approach to inclusivity. It's not just a resource—it's a living document reshaping classrooms for the better.   Brain Break 2.5 minutes Kevin Patton tackles the surprising science behind podcast breaks! Far from annoying, these pauses enhance learning, prevent mental fatigue, and help you absorb content in bite-sized chunks. Discover why breaks are key to re-engagement and memory consolidation, all while making your listening experience better. You're welcome!   Opportunities For Learning 12 minutes Accessibility meets creativity in this lively discussion on accommodating diverse learners in A&P labs. Kevin's guests explore innovative solutions, like tactile warnings, puffy paint diagrams, and mirrored setups inspired by cooking classes. They also share the importance of teamwork with disability offices and how universal design benefits everyone in the classroom. This episode will leave you inspired to make learning more inclusive and impactful!   Show Business 3.5 minutes Ever wondered what show notes really are? In this break, Kevin Patton dives into the treasure trove of resources offered in The A&P Professor show notes. From time-stamped chapters and embedded players to searchable transcripts and pre-formatted citations, these notes are your ultimate episode companion. Whether you're catching up on segments or claiming professional development credentials, everything you need is just a click away at theAPprofessor.org.   Exploring the Handbook 11.5 minutes In this closing segment, Kevin's expert guests reflect on the incredible collaboration behind the A&P Student Accommodations Handbook. From practical tools like spring-loaded scissors and braille-labeled models to universal design strategies, this episode reveals the game-changing innovations reshaping A&P education. Whether you're tackling temporary accommodations or looking for inclusive classroom ideas, this conversation is full of inspiration for every educator.   Links ★ Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (home page) hapsweb.org ★ A&P Student Accommodations Handbook, now available to HAPS members AND non-members! https://membership.hapsweb.org/general/custom.asp?page=StudentAccommodationsHandbook ★ Barbara Heard (website with links to accommodation resources) bheardu.net/ ★ HAPS Townhall Webinars on Accommodations (replays of past conversations) hapsweb.org/page/townhalls ★ Rachel Hopp (profile) linkedin.com/in/rachelhopp/ ★ Jennifer Stokes (website) StokesLab.com ★ The A&P Professor on BlueSky Social (social media profile) bsky.app/profile/theapprofessor.org ★ Brain Breaks are Essential for Learning AandP.info/ksx ★ Top 10 Things Every Presenter Needs to Know About People: People Learn Best in 20 Minute Chunks AandP.info/2hj ★ Gimme a Break: Schedule Pauses to Improve Your Next Presentation https://aandp.info/37i ★ Follow this podcast at theAPprofessor.org/follow or wherever you listen to audio ★ ADVANCING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN HIGHER EDUCATION (report on benefits of making courses inclusive) AandP.info/8879cb ★ The UDL Guidelines (handy tool for implementation of Universal Design for Learning) AandP.info/brc ★ Related episodes The Inclusive Anatomy & Physiology Course | Part 1 | TAPP 108 The Inclusive Anatomy & Physiology Course | Part 2 | 8 More Tips to Include All | TAPP 109   People Production: Aileen Park (announcer),  Andrés Rodriguez (theme composer,  recording artist),  Karen Turner (Executive Editor), Kevin Patton (writer, editor, producer, host). Not People Robotic (AI) audio leveling/processing by Auphonic.com, initial draft transcript by Rev.com, and the content, spelling, grammar, style, etc., of these episode notes are assisted by various bots, such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, and QuillBot.     If the hyperlinks here are not active, go to TAPPradio.org to find the episode page. ★ More details at the episode page: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-151.html ★ Transcript available in the transcript box: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-151.html ★ Need help accessing resources locked behind a paywall? Check out this advice from Episode 32 to get what you need! my-ap.us/paywall Take The A&P Professor experience to the next level! ★ theAPprofessor.org/community Earn cash by referring other A&P faculty to this podcast: ★ theAPprofessor.org/refer Tools & Resources ★ TAPP Science & Education Updates: theAPprofessor.org/updates Follow The A&P Professor on  Twitter, Facebook, Mastodon, Reddit, TikTok,LinkedIn, Blogger, Substack, Tumblr, or Instagram @theAPprofessor The A&P Professor® and Lion Den® are registered trademarks of Lion Den Inc. (Kevin Patton)

    1h 6m
  6. 150 Textbooks to Slides: IP Attorney Brenda Ulrich on Legal Image Use in Anatomy & Physiology

    10/03/2024

    150 Textbooks to Slides: IP Attorney Brenda Ulrich on Legal Image Use in Anatomy & Physiology

    In Episode 150 of The A&P Professor podcast, host Kevin Patton speaks with intellectual property attorney Brenda Ulrich about copyright law and image use in education. They discuss how educators often mistakenly assume they have rights to use textbook images and the complexities of permissions that expire. Brenda highlights the differences in legal standards for physical versus online teaching and emphasizes the importance of understanding licensing agreements and fair use. By the end, listeners gain valuable insights into legally and ethically incorporating multimedia into their anatomy & physiology courses. 0:00:21 | Host: Kevin Patton  0:00:47 | Introducing Brenda 0:03:49 | You Need a License 0:26:12 | Staying Up To Date 0:27:15 | Put Yourself in Their Shoes 0:41:55 | Do You Write? 0:43:54 | I need a handout 1:00:19 | Finding Media 1:02:00 | Can I Put My PowerPoint on YouTube? 1:12:43 | Staying Connected ★ If you cannot see or activate the audio player, go to: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-150.html 🏅 Apply for your credential (badge/certificate) for listening to this episode: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-150.html/#badge ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Please rate & review this podcast so that others can decide whether to give it a try: RateThisPodcast.com/theAPprofessor ❓ Please take the anonymous survey: theAPprofessor.org/survey ☝️ Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) ✔️ Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Substack, Tumblr, or Instagram! @theAPprofessor 📰 Get the once-or-twice-weekly TAPP Science & Education Updates theAPprofessor.org/updates   If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don't have integrity, nothing else matters. (Alan K. Simpson)   Introducing Brenda 3 minutes Host Kevin Patton introduces guest Brenda Ulrich.   You Need a License 22.5 minutes In this discussion, Kevin and Brenda address common questions about using textbook images in teaching, focusing on the legalities and fair use of copyrighted materials. Brenda explains that when using images from textbooks, the license agreement with the publisher governs permissible usage. She emphasizes the importance of reviewing license agreements carefully, even for optional or non-adopted materials. Additionally, Brenda highlights the distinction between classroom use and broader sharing, such as online, and advises seeking permissions or using resources like libraries to ensure proper licensing.   Staying Up To Date 1 minute Taking a brief break, Kevin reminds listeners about his occasionally regular Substack newsletter, The A&P Professor Science & Education Updates.   Put Yourself in Their Shoes 14.5 minutes In this conversation, Kevin raises a scenario about reusing images from a previously adopted textbook in his new course materials. Brenda explains that continuing to use such content after switching textbooks would exceed the original license's scope, making it unethical and illegal. She advises always seeking permission from the publisher, not the author, for such uses. Brenda also highlights potential legal consequences of copyright infringement, including fines and lawsuits, stressing the importance of being ethical and avoiding copyright violations.   Do You Write? 2 minutes Briefly stepping away from the conversation, Kevin reminds listeners about the advantages of membership in the Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA). Any kind of academic writer, whether textbooks, manuals, lab exercises, dissertations, journal or other articles, reports, or grants, benefit from the resources and networking TAA offers. Listen for a special deal for new members!   I Need a Handout (and a Sandwich) 16.5 minutes In this conversation, Kevin asks Brenda if creating a handout for students automatically gives him copyright protection. Brenda confirms that any work in a tangible form is copyrighted, whether registered or not. She advises adding a copyright notice and registering valuable works to protect against unauthorized use. They discuss the risks of copyright infringement, including potential legal consequences, and highlight the benefits of using licenses like Creative Commons for sharing work. Brenda also clarifies that reproducing lab exercises without permission is illegal, even if it's common practice in underfunded schools.   Finding Media 1.5 minutes Yep, another short break. This time, Kevin reminds listeners that The A&P Professor website lists places to find free and legal media to use in teaching anatomy & physiology.   Can I Put My PowerPoint on YouTube? 10.5 minutes In this segment, Kevin asks if it's permissible to upload PowerPoint presentations with textbook images onto public platforms like YouTube or SlideShare. Brenda explains that such usage would likely exceed the scope of permissions granted for classroom use, and extra permission would be required. She also clarifies that even if the material is uploaded to a closed platform, such as an LMS like Canvas or Blackboard, permission is still typically needed as it extends beyond classroom teaching. They discuss fair use, emphasizing that transformative use, such as critical analysis, may qualify as fair use, but general teaching does not.   Links Archstone Law Group PC (Brenda's biography posted at her law firm's website) archstonelaw.com/attorneys/brenda-ulrich/ Copyright Clearance Center (mentioned in this episode, this organization will provide permissions to copy protected works) AandP.info/ws3 Creative Commons licenses (provides a variety of licenses that allow various levels of permissions for copyrighted work) AandP.info/bf7 Anatomia Italiana (discover connections between art and anatomy with Kevin Petti) anatomiaitaliana.com/ Visual Anatomy & Physiology (example of a Kevin Petti textbook) geni.us/gHmsF U.S. Copyright Office (here's where you can register a copyright in the United States) copyright.gov/ Canadian Copyright (where you can register a Canadian copyright) AandP.info/6gy Australian Copyright Council (where you can register an Australian copyright) copyright.org.au Textbook & Academic Authors Association (get a great deal on TAA membership) taaonline.net Haymakers for Hope (help knockout cancer by supporting Brenda's boxing adventure) AandP.info/cpt Finding Media | Images and More for Teaching Anatomy & Physiology Suggest a Media Source for Teaching A&P Using Media in Our A&P Course | Advice From Barbara Waxer | Episode 28 The A&P Professor Science & Education Updates theAPprofessor.org/updates   People Production: Aileen Park (announcer),  Andrés Rodriguez (theme composer,  recording artist),  Karen Turner (Executive Editor), Kevin Patton (writer, editor, producer, host). Not People Robotic (AI) audio leveling/processing by Auphonic.com, initial draft transcript by Rev.com, and the content, spelling, grammar, style, etc., of these episode notes are assisted by various bots, such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, and QuillBot.   If the hyperlinks here are not active, go to TAPPradio.org to find the episode page. ★ More details at the episode page: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-150.html ★ Transcript available in the transcript box: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-150.html ★ Need help accessing resources locked behind a paywall? Check out this advice from Episode 32 to get what you need! my-ap.us/paywall Take The A&P Professor experience to the next level! ★ theAPprofessor.org/community Earn cash by referring other A&P faculty to this podcast: ★ theAPprofessor.org/refer Tools & Resources ★ TAPP Science & Education Updates: theAPprofessor.org/updates Follow The A&P Professor on  Twitter, Facebook, Mastodon, Reddit, TikTok,LinkedIn, Blogger, Substack, Tumblr, or Instagram @theAPprofessor The A&P Professor® and Lion Den® are registered trademarks of Lion Den Inc. (Kevin Patton)

    1h 16m
  7. 149 Examining the Anatomy & Physiology Exam: Chatting with Greg Crowther and Ben Wiggins

    06/30/2024

    149 Examining the Anatomy & Physiology Exam: Chatting with Greg Crowther and Ben Wiggins

    In episode 149 of The A&P Professor podcast, host Kevin Patton chats with Greg Crowther and Ben Wiggins about their work with exams in the anatomy and physiology (A&P) course. They discuss the importance of exams in assessing student learning and the need for exams to be more connected to course objectives. They also mention the challenges of designing exams that are fair and inclusive for all students. Crowther and Wiggins are conducting a survey on A&P exams and encourage listeners to participate to contribute to the understanding of exam practices in the A&P community. The survey can be accessed at tinyurl.com/stemexamsurvey. 0:00:00 | Introduction 0:00:48 | Introducing Ben & Greg 0:04:17 | The Most Important Thing 0:22:32 | Murray Jensen, HAPS Hero 0:23:46 | Our Motto: Be Prepared 0:41:18 | What's on TAPP at The Corner Pub 0:42:45 | The Next Big Leap: What Is It? 1:00:50 | Staying Connected   ★ If you cannot see or activate the audio player, go to: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-149.html 🏅 Apply for your credential (badge/certificate) for listening to this episode: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-149.html/#badge ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Please rate & review this podcast so that others can decide whether to give it a try: RateThisPodcast.com/theAPprofessor ❓ Please take the anonymous survey: theAPprofessor.org/survey ☝️ Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) ✔️ Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Substack, Tumblr, or Instagram! @theAPprofessor 📰 Get the once-or-twice-weekly TAPP Science & Education Updates theAPprofessor.org/updates   The more we study the more we discover our ignorance. (Percy Bysshe Shelley)   Introducing Ben & Greg 3 minutes Host Kevin Patton introduces guests Greg Crowther and Ben Wiggins.     The Most Important Thing in a Course 18 minutes In this segment, Kevin Patton chats with Greg Crowther and Ben Wiggins, two educators passionate about improving exam practices in higher education. They explain their goal of making exams more equitable and less stressful for students and instructors. Kevin notes that Greg and Ben approached him to promote a survey about exam practices, which aims to gather insights from educators. Greg highlights his development of Test Question Templates (TQTs) to create clearer links between learning outcomes and assessment methods. Ben introduces the concept of public exams, which aim to reduce student anxiety by clearly defining the structure of exams in advance. Both educators emphasize the importance of rethinking traditional exam practices to create a fairer, more effective educational system.   Murray Jensen, HAPS Hero 1 minute In this segment, Kevin announces that his friend, Murray Jensen, received the prestigious HAPS President's Medal at the annual Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS) conference. This award honors Murray's extensive mentoring and support of A&P faculty globally. Known for his warm and cheerful personality, Murray is praised for his significant contributions and reliable presence in the A&P teaching community. Kevin congratulates Murray warmly.   Our Motto: Be Prepared 17.5 minutes This segment continues the conversation by discussing the importance of transparency in exams, noting the high stress and significant impact of exam scores on students' futures. Ben highlights how clear, pre-released materials can help reduce student anxiety and better prepare them for exams. Greg adds that exams should balance high expectations with adequate support, akin to a "warm demander" approach. This method helps students focus on mastering material rather than merely memorizing it, ultimately aiming for fairer and more effective assessments.   What's on TAPP at the Corner Pub 1.5 minutes Kevin Patton shares that podcasting experts once reviewed The A&P Professor podcast and provided valuable feedback that enhanced the listening experience. They likened the podcast to a friendly pub where A&P professors can gather, talk shop, and unwind. Kevin encourages listeners to invite friends to join by searching for The A&P Professor wherever they listen to audio.   The Next Big Leap: What is It? 18 minutes In this segment, the three discuss the concept of being a "warm demander" in the context of A&P exams, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful and well-designed assessments. They highlight the challenges educators face in creating meaningful exams due to time constraints and busy schedules. Ben and Greg share their efforts to gather data on current exam practices through a survey, aiming to identify effective methods and support faculty in implementing these strategies. Kevin encourages listeners to participate in the survey and looks forward to discussing the results in future episodes.   Links The EXAM SURVEY LINK: tinyurl.com/STEMexamsurvey More info about Greg Crowther linkedin.com/in/greg-crowther-0b20691/ More about Ben Wiggins linkedin.com/in/ben-wiggins-3723003b/ Test Question Templates Help Students Learn | TAPP 70 (Greg Crowther's strategy) The Public Exam System: Simple Steps to More Effective Tests (Ben Wiggin's strategy) AandP.info/okf Backward Design: The Basics (mentioned in this episode) AandP.info/5ld The Jigsaw Method Teaching Strategy (mentioned in this episode) AandP.info/v2l HAPS Educator (journal) AandP.info/70n The Case for Transparency | Episode 51 Greg's STEM songs faculty.washington.edu/crowther/Misc/Songs/ Quickly Moving to Remote Delivery—The Musical | Bonus Episode 64b (featuring Greg's music) Kevin's Unofficial Guide to the HAPS Annual Conference | 2019 Edition | Episode 42 (featuring Greg's music) Promoting Academic Integrity in Our Course | Episode 25 (featuring Greg's music) Blueprints for Learning: Justin Shaffer on Structured A&P Course Design | TAPP 148 (a previous episode mentioned in this episode) Murray Jensen: HAPS President's Medal AandP.info/k50 About the HAPS President's Medal AandP.info/s5l Podcast Review Show: The A&P Professor (two podcasting experts review our TAPP podcast) AandP.info/25f People  Production: Aileen Park (announcer),  Andrés Rodriguez (theme composer,  recording artist),  Karen Turner (Executive Editor), Kevin Patton (writer, editor, producer, host). Not People Robotic (AI) audio leveling/processing by Auphonic.com, auto draft transcript by Rev.com, and the content, spelling, grammar, style, etc., of these episode notes are assisted by various bots, such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, and QuillBot.   If the hyperlinks here are not active, go to TAPPradio.org to find the episode page. ★ More details at the episode page: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-149.html ★ Transcript available in the transcript box: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-149.html ★ Need help accessing resources locked behind a paywall? Check out this advice from Episode 32 to get what you need! my-ap.us/paywall Take The A&P Professor experience to the next level! ★ theAPprofessor.org/community Earn cash by referring other A&P faculty to this podcast: ★ theAPprofessor.org/refer Tools & Resources ★ TAPP Science & Education Updates: theAPprofessor.org/updates Follow The A&P Professor on  Twitter, Facebook, Mastodon, Reddit, TikTok,LinkedIn, Blogger, Substack, Tumblr, or Instagram @theAPprofessor The A&P Professor® and Lion Den® are registered trademarks of Lion Den Inc. (Kevin Patton)

    1h 4m
  8. 148 Blueprints for Learning: Justin Shaffer on Structured A&P Course Design

    05/16/2024

    148 Blueprints for Learning: Justin Shaffer on Structured A&P Course Design

    In Episode 148, Justin Shaffer joins host Kevin Patton to discuss high structure course design. Justin shares his success in building a scaffold for learning by using a variety of course structures to improve student engagement and success, such as pre-class and post-class activities, micro-case studies and clicker questions, brief active learning practices, and much more. 00:00 | Introduction 00:46 | Introducing Justin Shaffer 02:49 | High Structure and Low Structure 20:47 | Badge Break 21:43 | Transparency, Expectations, & Flexibility 34:06 | Secret Code: TAA Conference in Nashville 36:04 | Baby Steps or Go All In? 50:16 | Staying Connected ★ If you cannot see or activate the audio player, go to: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-148.html 🏅 Apply for your credential (badge/certificate) for listening to this episode: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-148.html/#badge ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Please rate & review this podcast so that others can decide whether to give it a try: RateThisPodcast.com/theAPprofessor ❓ Please take the anonymous survey: theAPprofessor.org/survey ☝️ Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) ✔️ Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Substack, Tumblr, or Instagram! @theAPprofessor 📰 Get the once-or-twice-weekly TAPP Science & Education Updates theAPprofessor.org/updates To achieve great things, two things are needed; a plan, and not quite enough time. (Leonard Bernstein)   Introducing Justin Shaffer 2 minutes Host Kevin Patton briefly introduced our guest, Dr. Justin Shaffer. Justin is an experienced educator who provides professional development and advice on pedagogy for educators in anatomy and physiology and other disciplines. He is particularly well known for his advice on how to implement high structure course design. ★ Recombinant Education (Justin's website) recombinanteducation.com/ ★ Justin Shaffer (Justin's LinkedIn profile) linkedin.com/in/justin-shaffer ★ How to Use High Structure Course Design to Heighten Learning (Justin's conversation with host Bonni Stachowiak on the Teaching in Higher Education podcast) AandP.info/xlo ★ High Structure STEM Classes (Justin's interview on the podcast, Tea for Teaching) AandP.info/75a   High Structure and Low Structure 18 minutes Kevin Patton discusses with Justin Shaffer the concept of high-structure course design, which revolutionizes traditional teaching by providing a scaffolded learning process involving pre-class content acquisition, active in-class engagement, and post-class assessments. This method, inspired by the educational research of Scott Freeman and Mary Pat Wenderoth, has been successfully applied across multiple disciplines, demonstrating its versatility and effectiveness in improving student learning outcomes and engagement. ★ Increased structure and active learning reduce the achievement gap in introductory biology (report in Science mentioned in this segment) AandP.info/vqb ★ Getting Under the Hood: How and for Whom Does Increasing Course Structure Work? (paper in CBE-Life Sciences Education by Kelly Hogan and Sarah Eddy mentioned in this segment) AandP.info/ktl ★ Inclusive Teaching: Strategies for Promoting Equity in the College Classroom (book by Kelley Hogan and Viji Sathy mentioned in this segment) geni.us/kkB4Fn ★ True Grit: Passion and persistence make an innovative course design work (paper in PLOS Biology by Casper, Eddy, and Freeman mentioned in this segment) AandP.info/h27 ★ Student performance in and perceptions of a high structure undergraduate human anatomy course (Justin's paper on high structure anatomy in ASE) AandP.info/lv1 ★ High Structure Course Design for Chemical Engineering (Justin's paper on high structure chemical engineering in CEE) AandP.info/djc ★ Do I Really Have to Teach Reading? (source of the quote used in this segment, "My wish for you is that each year you look back at your career and laugh with embarrassment about the way used to teach. If you do this, you will continue to learn and grow.") geni.us/J9jdp   Badge Break 1 minute Kevin reminds listeners that listening to this episode and reviewing the notes at this episode page can be documented with a professional development credential that can be shared in the form of a digital badge or certificate. It helps you keep track of your independent professional development activities and it provides evidence for your records or reports. Scroll down to the the link below to claim your digital credential. Or go to one of the links listed: ★  Education | Professional Development (all about TAPP digital credentials) ★ TAPP Education | Credentials | P Group (list of all the credentials related to this podcast)   Transparency, Expectations, & Flexibility 12.5 minutes In this insightful exchange, Kevin Patton and Justin Shaffer explore the transformation of teaching strategies from low to high structure. Patton discusses the shift in student expectations due to more structured courses, and Shaffer explains how transparency and flexibility within this framework can significantly enhance student engagement and success. They discuss the importance of being adaptable while maintaining rigorous academic standards to mirror real-world responsibilities. ★ Some related resources from The A&P Professor ★ ★ The Case for Transparency | Episode 51 ★ ★ Student Evaluations of Teaching II: Proactive, Active, and Reactive Strategies | TAPP 85 (discusses course debriefing sessions with feedback) ★ ★ Should We Extend Deadlines? | Models & Color Codes | TAPP 112 ★ ★ The Inclusive Anatomy & Physiology Course | Part 2 | 8 More Tips to Include All | TAPP 109 ★ ★ More Quizzing About Kevin's Wacky Testing Scheme | Book Club | TAPP 100 ★ ★ 49 Tricks for Retention & Success in Online Courses | Episode 21 ★ ★ 49 MORE Tricks for Retention & Success in Online Courses | Episode 22 ★ ★ EVEN MORE Tricks for Retention & Success in Online Courses | Episode 23 ★ ★ Ungrading With Standards-Based Grading | A Chat With Staci Johnson | TAPP 106 ★ ★ Taking Bold Steps in Teaching | Notetaking | Science Updates | TAPP 90 ★  State of Student Success and Engagement in Higher Education (recent report from Instructure) AandP.info/ir9   Secret Code: TAA Conference in Nashville 2 minutes We take a brief pause to talk about the Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA) in which many A&P professors find helpful support and benefits. TAA meets the needs of those interested in creating textbooks, lab manuals, workbooks, and other learning resources, as well as those who focus on academic writing, such as journal articles, dissertations/theses, monographs, and scholarly or other nonfiction works. Kevin explains that he has a secret code for a significant discount on the upcoming TAA Annual Conference. Contact him at podcast@theAPprofessor.org or the podcast hotline at 1.833.546.6336 ★ TAA Annual Conference (Nashville TN, June 21-22—contact Kevin for the secret discount code) 2024taaconference.org/   Baby Steps or Go All In? 14 minutes In this segment, we discuss the dilemma of adopting high-structure teaching methods with Justin Shaffer, focusing on the balance between workload and effectiveness. Shaffer recommends a phased approach to implementing new strategies in an established course, starting small and evaluating the impact before adding more elements. This method allows educators to manage their workload while still experimenting with innovative teaching practices that can significantly enhance student learning experiences and outcomes. For new courses, Justin suggests going all-in from the start, noting that while the initial setup may be labor-intensive, the long-term gains in student performance and instructional efficiency can justify the effort. ★ Recombinant Education (Justin's website with a lot of resources related to high structure teaching) recombinanteducation.com/ ★ Improving Exam Performance in Introductory Biology through the Use of Preclass Reading Guides (Justin's paper on Reading Guides in CBE-Life Sciences) AandP.info/clu ★ Teaching and Learning STEM: A Practical Guide (book by Rich Felder and Rebecca Brent, both mentioned in this segment) geni.us/jP9tT   People Production: Aileen Park (announcer),  Andrés Rodriguez (theme composer,  recording artist),  Karen Turner (Executive Editor), Kevin Patton (writer, editor, producer, host). Not People Robotic (AI) audio leveling/processing and transcription is done by Auphonic.com and the content, spelling, grammar, style, etc., of these episode notes are assisted by various bots, such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, and QuillBot.   If the hyperlinks here are not active, go to TAPPradio.org to find the episode page. ★ More details at the episode page: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-148.html ★ Transcript available in the transcript box: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-148.html ★ Need help accessing resources locked behind a paywall? 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Explore human anatomy and physiology (A&P) teaching and learning with host Kevin Patton. An experienced professor, textbook author, and mentor, Kevin is a recognized leader in A&P teaching. The A&P Professor updates science content and provides practical teaching advice. Want some ideas to supercharge your A&P course? How about some support from a fellow A&P professor? This is the podcast for you!

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  • Creator
    Kevin Patton
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    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    192
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    Clean
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    © Kevin Patton, Lion Den Inc. All rights reserved.
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