The A&P Professor
The A&P Professor is a podcast for educators teaching human anatomy and physiology. Host Kevin Patton, an experienced professor and textbook author, shares updates on science content and practical teaching advice. The show aims to support fellow A&P instructors with ideas to enhance their courses.
Episodes
Steve Sullivan on Teaching A&P Bit by Bit: Podcasts, Digital Learning, & Keeping It Human | TAPP 156
Steve Sullivan joins me for a lively conversation about podcasting, tutor videos, and digital A&P teaching. We explore how he humanizes online learning, why students crave multiple approaches, and what he's learned after 23 years of teaching. From LMS-independent course design to global podcast reach, Steve shares practical strategies and inspiring stories that can help any A&P instructor evolve t
Dual Enrollment in A&P: Murray Jensen on Rigor, Pedagogy, and Community | TAPP 155
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 Na
10 Reasons Why Mucus Is Our Friend | TAPP 154
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 | Ker
Pulse Check: A Year in Review & What's Next for A&P Teaching | TAPP 153
"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 ne
Fascinating Fascia: Kate Oland Galligan Unravels the Ties That Bind | TAPP 152
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 revea
Muscling Through Barriers: The A&P Student Accommodations Handbook Unveiled | TAPP 151
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 ac
Textbooks to Slides: IP Attorney Brenda Ulrich on Legal Image Use in Anatomy & Physiology | TAPP 150
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
Examining the Anatomy & Physiology Exam: Chatting with Greg Crowther and Ben Wiggins | TAPP 149
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 stu
Blueprints for Learning: Justin Shaffer on Structured A&P Course Design | TAPP 148
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:
Pulse of Progress: Looking Back, Moving Forward | TAPP 147
In Episode 147, host Kevin Patton reviews the highlights and events of the previous year in the world of The A&P Professor. He then turns to last year's predictions for teaching human anatomy and physiology to see if he was on the right track. Finally, predictions for the coming year are revealed. And lots of other stuff—this episode is two hours long, after all! 0:00:00 | Introduction 0:00:50 | D
Anatomy of Trust: Promoting Integrity in A&P Education | Winter Shorts | TAPP 146
Episode 146 of The A&P Professor podcast is one of our winter shorts, where I replay interesting segments from previous episodes. In this one, we discuss the importance of academic integrity in the Anatomy & Physiology course. We emphasize the need to incorporate discussions about integrity in the syllabus and course materials and share real-life examples of violations in the healthcare field. We
A Tongue Twister's Guide to Mastering Anatomy Pronunciation | Winter Shorts | TAPP 145
Episode 145 of The A&P Professor podcast is one of our winter shorts, where I replay interesting segments from previous episodes. In this one, you'll hear about the trials and tribulations of teaching and learning pronunciations of anatomy and physiology terminology. Including why the instructor is ALWAYS correct! 00:00 | Introduction 01:07 | Variations in Anatomy & Physiology Pronunciations 10:24
Dissecting the Kenhub Atlas: Insights from Editor Mike Pascoe | TAPP 144
Mike Pascoe joins host Kevin Patton in Episode 144 to chat about Mike's experience in editing the new Kenhub Atlas of Human Anatomy. We go behind the scenes to see how this new kind of anatomy atlas was developed. Let's see how those decisions get made and how the learning perspective gets incorporated into anatomy manuals. And we explore diverse representation in anatomy images and why we won't f
The One Teaching Strategy That Will Fix Your Anatomy & Physiology Course | TAPP 143
In episode 143 of The A&P Professor podcast for anatomy and physiology faculty, host Kevin Patton uncovers the super-secret, single, ultimate teaching strategy you need to keep your course tuned up and effective. He also revisits the "out there" transducer model of the brain and suggests a connection with a recent discovery supporting quantum wave activity in brain cell microtubules. Yes, quantum
Muscle: A Gripping Story by Roy Meals | TAPP 142
Get pumped up for Episode 142, where we have the honor of hosting Dr. Roy Meals, the musculoskeletal maestro! 💪 We're gonna flex our curiosity muscles and explore every nook and cranny of his latest masterpiece, Muscle: The Gripping Story of Strength and Movement. This episode's so dynamic, you might need a protein shake afterward! 0:00:00 | Introduction 0:01:13 | Re-Introducing Dr. Roy Meals 0:0
Study Courses Supercharge Anatomy & Physiology Success | TAPP 141
Get ready for a mind-bending 😲 rendezvous with Kevin Patton in Episode 141, where he continues to spill the beans on his top-secret recipe for student triumph. 🏆 Brace yourself for this next adventure on his whirlwind tour of revolutionizing A&P 1 education, as we dissect the art of identifying student pain points, personalizing preparation, and serving up the kind of mentorship they've been yearn
Pre-A&P: A Refresher for Student Success in Anatomy & Physiology | TAPP 140
In episode 140, we introduce the development of the pre-A&P course and the A&P1 Supplement course. These courses address the challenges faced by A&P students and improve their readiness and comprehension. In this first of two episodes, we focus on the pre-A&P course. It focuses on filling subject knowledge gaps with 10 modules and cumulative tests. Student surveys and studies show its effectivene
Thinking New Thoughts about the Human Brain | TAPP 139
In Episode 139, we explore a new discovery in nerve signaling in the brain called a dendritic action potential (dCaAP), we look at a whacky proposed model of brain function, and we share some ideas about how we can help our students understand the core concepts of chemical signaling and signal transduction in different contexts. Put on your thinking caps and jump into this fresh episode now. 00:00
Dancing Organelles, AI Resources, Distracting Animations, Timed Tests & Micro-credentials | TAPP 138
In Episode 138 of The A&P Professor podcast for anatomy & physiology faculty, host Kevin Patton discusses some new thinking about organelle function, why decorative animations are not a good idea in our teaching slides, news about Wendy Riggs and the 2023 HAPS President's Medal, why I don't like timed tests, resources for AI in the curriculum, and why micro-credentials are our friends. With all th
Our Teaching Persona in Anatomy & Physiology Class | TAPP 137
In Episode 137, host Kevin Patton explores the significance of playfulness, transparency, and authenticity in the teaching persona. Drawing from personal experiences training animals, Kevin explains how play is integral to learning, highlighting the importance of incorporating a sense of fun and embracing failures in the classroom. He also emphasizes the value of transparency by sharing our own mi
Deep Elaboration & Other Stories of Teaching Anatomy & Physiology | TAPP 136
In Episode 136, host Kevin Patton looks at the effects of tattoos on sweat glands, we discuss aural diversity and how we can accommodate it, and we explore how to use the process of deep elaboration in our course to help challenged learners develop stronger and more useful memories. 00:00 | Introduction 00:47 | Tattoos May Impair Sweating 05:37 | Sponsored by AAA 06:41 | Aural Diversity. It's a Th
The Uncertainty Effect with Michelle Lazarus | TAPP 135
Dr. Michelle Lazarus, author of the new book, The Uncertainty Effect: How to Survive and Thrive through the Unexpected, joins host Kevin Patton for a lively discussion of of uncertainty in science, medicine, and academia. 00:00 | Introduction 00:50 | Dr. Michelle Lazarus 04:57 | Sponsored by AAA 05:31 | Why Is Uncertainty Important? 17:05 | Sponsored by HAPI 17:49 | The Uncertainty of Teaching A&P
Anatomical Sciences Education with Jason Organ | TAPP 134
In Episode 134, Jason Organ, the new Editor-in-Chief of Anatomical Sciences Education (ASE). joins us for a chat about his vision for this popular journal for anatomy and physiology faculty. Ranging from specific goals to general—and insightful—observations about teaching A&P, you'll want to listen in to this thought-provoking discussion. 00:00 | Introduction 00:54 | Introducing Jason Organ & ASE
Mindi Fried on Teaching & Learning with Aphantasia | TAPP 133
In Episode 133, Dr. Mindi Fried joins us to discuss her experience of aphantasia, the inability to picture thoughts and memories in the mind's eye, and how that affects how she teaches and learns anatomy and physiology. This is a chat that will increase our awareness of the huge and sometimes invisible diversity that exists among our students. 00:00 | Introduction 01:01 | What is Aphantasia? 05:45
Review a Year. Preview a Year. | Debriefing & Predictions | TAPP 132
Episode 132 is the annual debriefing episode, which features a review of the last year and a look ahead to the coming year. And yes, I make my traditional psychic predictions for the new year, as well as review last year's predictions. 0:00:00 | Introduction 0:00:46 | The A&P Professor is Back! 0:04:02 | Looking Back at 2022 0:14:46 | More Looking Back at 2022 0:26:30 | What About Those Sponsor Me
Is AI the Beginning or End of Learning? | TAPP 131
In Episode 131, Kevin Patton discusses the use of ChatGPT and other chatbots and artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching and learning. We learn what's going on, what to be concerned about, and what to look forward to. And how to keep breathing. 0:00:00 | Introduction 0:00:53 | What's a Chatbot and Why Should I Care? 0:08:44 | Sponsored by AAA 0:09:51 | Kevin Asks ChatGPT Some Questions 0:21:25 |
Winter Short: Storytelling, Featuring the Actin-Myosin Love Story | TAPP 130
Host Kevin Patton revisits some classic segments from past episodes. In the first segment, he explains why he thinks storytelling is the heart of effective teaching. Then. he tells a brief version of his actin-myosin love story—a playful analogy to help students learn about muscle contraction. 00:00 | Introduction 01:07 | Storytelling: The Heart of Teaching 15:36| Sponsored by AAA, HAPI, and HAPS
Winter Short: Students Perform Best with a Pre-Test | TAPP 129
In yet another of our Winter Shorts episodes, Kevin Patton discusses his experience with Pre-Tests as a learning tool—not simply an assessment tool. Surprisingly, the use of Pre-Tests improved student scores on the regular tests. 00:00 | Introduction 01:07 | What is a Pre-Test? 07:52 | Sponsored by AAA, HAPI, and HAPS 09:25 | More Strategies for Learning the Skeleton 15:13 | Staying Connected ★
Winter Short: Nine (or Ten) Strategies for Learning the Skeleton | TAPP 128
In another of our Winter Shorts episodes, Kevin Patton discusses nine (or is it ten?) simple strategies for improving student learning of the human skeleton in the anatomy and physiology course. 00:00 | Introduction 01:07 | Strategies for Learning the Skeleton 10:10 | Sponsored by AAA, HAPI, and HAPS 11:43 | More Strategies for Learning the Skeleton 20:30 | Staying Connected ★ If you cannot see
Winter Short: Mitochondria, Platelets, Golgi, & Green Pens TAPP 127
Episode 127 is one of our winter shorts, where I replay interesting segments from previous episodes. In this one, you'll hear about the role of platelets in immunity, how the Golgi apparatus gets its weird shape, exactly how hot mitochondria get, and why we may want to consider marking assignments and tests with a green pen, rather than a red one. 00:00 | Introduction 01:07 | Mitochondria 02:29 |
Ten Things We Forget to Tell Students About Cells | A Forest in My Office | TAPP 126
We list ten things that we often forget to tell—or remind—our students about cells. We learn how to create a peaceful forest-like retreat in our office using soundscapes, I get my winter shorts ready (seriously), and Margaret Reece comments about teaching urinary concepts. That last topic spurs a rant from Kevin on diversity of course sections. 00:00 | Introduction 00:56 | Pee Again 07:46 | A Fore
The Pee Episode | Teaching Urinary & Renal Concepts | TAPP 125
Teaching renal anatomy & physiology is tricky and sometimes difficult. In The Pee Episode I'll tell you how I know that for sure. Plus, I'll share some possible strategies for providing the clarity needed to avoid confusion and that unhelpful kind of frustration that sometimes accompanies the renal module in our course. And there's a song from Greg Crowther! 00:00 | Introduction 00:47 | Adventures
Anatomy & Physiology: Combo or Split? | Journal Club with Krista Rompolski | TAPP 124
Dr. Krista Rompolski joins us for a Journal Club episode discussing a study regarding whether it's best to have a separate anatomy course followed by a physiology course, or to combine anatomy & physiology into an integrated two-semester sequence. We've all considered this question, haven't we? Now we have some data to discuss! 00:00 | Introduction 00:45 | Journal Club 02:46 | Summary of Article 0
Fonts, Syllabi, and Poop | TAPP 123
Host Kevin Patton revisits the concept of using the syllabus and other course documents to build a positive and productive course culture. Poop—it's everywhere! Does the font or typeface we use affect students—especially regarding learning and memory? We look for answers in this episode! 00:00 | Introduction 00:52 | Revisiting the Syllabus 16:28 | Poop. Poop. Poop. 19:00 | Sponsored by AAA 19:59 |
Teaching Human Reproduction | A Chat with Margaret Reece | TAPP 122
Veteran A&P educator and reproduction researcher Dr. Margaret Reece joins host Kevin Patton to talk about challenges of teaching human reproduction and development. Reece also briefly discusses her online resources (MedicalScienceNavigator.com) and her experiences in helping overwhelmed A&P students succeed in their studies. 00:00 | Introduction 00:43 | Reproductive Biology 08:13 | Sponsored by AA
The Poop Episode | Using Fecal Changes to Monitor Health | TAPP 121
In The Poop Episode, host Kevin Patton applies stories from his experience monitoring digestive health in zoo and circus animals to human anatomy and physiology. We explore the frequency of defecation, and how to read poop for common health issues. This is the episode that tells you how to get an elephant to poop on command! 00:00 | Introduction 01:08 | Getting Our 5#!+ in Order 07:42 | Zookeepers
Anatomy & Physiology Syllabus: It's an Art | TAPP 120
Host Kevin Patton discusses the importance of the course syllabus in setting the tone for a course and helping to create a positive course culture. He includes a list of practical steps we can take as we review and update our anatomy and physiology course syllabus. 00:00 | Introduction 02:02 | What, If Anything, Is a Course Syllabus? 13:03 | Sponsored by AAA 14:16 | Sparking a Course Culture 23:58
Minding the Mind's Eye in Slides | Feedback on Abortion Misconceptions | TAPP 119
Phantasia, forming mental images in our mind's eye, can be enhanced by making effective visually oriented slides. Facts about biology misconceptions can stir things up when they relate to pregnancy and abortion. 00:00 | Introduction 00:41 | Offensive, strongly disagree or disapprove 08:45 | Sponsored by AAA 09:55 | Pregnant People 16:27 | Sponsored by HAPI 17:18 | MInd's Eye: Phantasia 25:42 | Sp
Pregnancy & Abortion Misconceptions We can Fix in A&P | TAPP 118
Host Kevin Patton uses a recent article from Science News as a basis for discussing the biological processes involved in pregnancy, birth, and abortion care to clarify misconceptions and support productive public conversation. 00:00 | Introduction 00:56 | Why Address These Concepts 14:53 | Sponsored by AAA 16:15 | Strategies 21:44 | Sponsored by HAPI 22:44 | Concepts & Misconceptions 32:15 | Spon
Why A﹠P Faculty Need to Become Students | TAPP 117
Sure, we're all life-long learners. But taking an actual college course from time to time throughout our teaching career can have unexpected benefits. Olfactory adaptation helps a lot when visiting the zoo, of course, but how does it really work? Researchers have found some new answers. Did you know that cerebrospinal fluid affects the process of memory? It does and we'll find out how. 00:00 | Int
Why Anatomy & Physiology Students Need Sectional Anatomy | TAPP 116
Host Kevin Patton talks about why our anatomy & physiology students need to experience and get comfortable with sectional anatomy, Terry Thompson shares some thoughts on deadline terminology—and she gives us a thoughtful book review and recommendation for The A&P Professor Book Club—and we review a few slide tricks. 0:00:00 | Introduction 0:00:50 | Expiration Dates 0:05:02 | Sponsored by AAA 0:06:
Are You a Warm Demander? | TAPP 115
We once again revisit deadline extensions, we discuss warm demanders and how they avoid toxic rigor, we discover which arm is best for a vaccine booster, we find out if we can grow new auditory hair cells, we get tips on how to speak more effectively while wearing a mask, and learn about a new discovery about oxygen absorption in the intestines. Can we breathe through our anus? Listen to find out
Skin's Microbiome & Other Stories | TAPP 114
Skin's microbiome is essential for health. In this episode, host Kevin Patton explores that concept and introduces a new recommendation in The A&P Professor Book Club—Clean: The New Science of the Skin. Also, science updates about B vitamins and skeletal adaptations in human birth—and a listener revisits academic integrity involved in deadline leniency. 00:00 | Introduction 00:45 | Revisiting Dead
Why Do A&P Students Hate Histology? And How Do We Fix That? | TAPP 113
Host Kevin Patton discusses the fact that many students hate histology. And perhaps even some faculty. Are there any ways to fix that? Kevin thinks he may have found a breakthrough idea. 00:00 | Introduction 01:20 | Sponsored by AAA 02:25 | Why Do Students Hate Histology? 16:27 | Sponsored by HAPI 17:06 | Birding For Tissues 39:15 | Sponsored by HAPS 40:14 | A Breakthrough 51:25 | Staying Connecte
Should We Extend Deadlines? | Models & Color Codes | TAPP 112
In this episode, host Kevin Patton asks, how do we handle the trepidation we experience when we are flooded with uncertainty after an intense learning experience? Some thoughts about being upfront about using models, analogies, and color codes in science. And we explore that difficult question: should we extend deadlines for students when they ask? 00:00 | Introduction 00:43 | Trepidation After Ne
Digesting Foods and Fads - A Chat with Judi Nath | TAPP 111
Author Judi Nath stops by once more for a chat about another of her new books, this one titled Digesting Foods and Fads. We discuss the book's content, why Judi wrote it, and how we can use the book's content to become better teachers of human anatomy & physiology. 00:00 | Introduction 00:42 | Introducing Judi Nath 03:56 | Sponsored by AAA 03:12 | Digesting Food and Fads 18:11 | Sponsored by HAPI
Sins Against Science - A Chat with Judi Nath | TAPP 110
Author Judi Nath stops by for a chat about her new book Sins Against Science: How Misinformation Affects Our Lives and Laws. We discuss the origins of the book, its central message, and how we can use the book's content to become better teachers of human anatomy & physiology. 00:00 | Introduction 00:42 | Introducing Judi Nath 03:56 | Sponsored by AAA 04:47 | Sins Against Science 14:13 | Sponsored
The Inclusive Anatomy & Physiology Course | Part 2 | TAPP 109
This episode continues a discussion of the many simple strategies available for making our anatomy and physiology course more inclusive. Here, we learn eight more easy ways to make our courses work better for all learners. 0:00:00 | Introduction 0:00:46 | More on the Inclusive Course 0:07:51 | Sponsored by AAA 0:08:38 | 8. Student Interest Survey 0:14:35 | 9. Inclusive Office Hours 0:24:22 | Spons
The Inclusive Anatomy & Physiology Course | Part 1 | TAPP 108
As anatomy and physiology faculty, we put a lot of effort into developing strategies for learning the core concepts of human biology. It's easy to forget to build in some inclusive strategies that help all students grow and succeed. In this first of two episode, host Kevin Patton begins a list of simple and effective ways to make our A&P course more inclusive. 00:00 | Introduction 00:46 | The Incl
Directions in A&P Teaching | Where We've Been & Where We Are Going | Future Trends | TAPP 107
Episode 107 of The A&P Professor podcast for anatomy & physiology faculty starts off its fifth season with a debriefing of the last year, just like we do with our teaching, plus a look ahead. We'll review host Kevin Patton's predictions from last year and make some new predictions for this year. And makes some plans, too. 0:00:00 | Introduction 0:01:19 | Look Back: Milestones & New Projects 0:19:1
Ungrading With Standards-Based Grading | A Chat With Staci Johnson | TAPP 106
Dr. Staci Johnson joins host Kevin Patton for a chat about how she uses ungrading with standards-based grading in her anatomy and physiology course. What is ungrading? Can one ease into it? Does it work? Plus, a related Book Club recommendation! 00:00 | Introduction 00:48 | Ungrading 03:05 | Sponsored by AAA 03:41 | Dr. Staci Johnson 24:06 | Sponsored by HAPI 24:55 | More Ungrading 45:12 | Sponsor
Is Anatomy Finished? | A Review of New Discoveries | TAPP 105
Are there really no more discoveries in human anatomy? In this episode, I'll review some recent discoveries: the rise of the fabella, macrophage barriers, the interstitium, button and zipper junctions, lymph node micro-organs, new vessels in bones, and tubarial salivary glands. 00:00 | Introduction 00:41 | Is Anatomy Finished? 03:44 | Sponsored by AAA 04:16 | Rise of the Fabella 11:52 | Sponsored
Should Students Change Answers? | Journal Club with Krista Rompolski | TAPP 104
Krista Rompolski joins us for another Journal Club episode—bringing us a study about how students change answers on their tests. Is it better for a student to change their multiple choice response or to avoid doing that? The answer may surprise you! 00:00 | Introduction 00:45 | Journal Club 03:21 | Sponsored by AAA 03:53 | Article Summary 09:13 | Sponsored by HAPI 10:00 | Should Students Change An
Grading for Proficiency | Book Club: The One World School House | TAPP 103
Can we create a course that ensures a student is proficient in all concept groups and not just in some? Where everyone who passes is at a B+ level of proficiency (or better)? In this episode, host Kevin Patton describes his experiment with what he calls proficiency grading. And we have new and appropriately controversial selection for The A&P Professor Book Club: The One World School House by Salm
Online Testing Effectiveness Data | Turning My Gray Hair Brown | TAPP 102
Can you believe it? Even more questions about my wacky testing scheme are answered in this episode—this time regarding stats demonstrating effectiveness of these strategies. I also talk about gray hair turning brown, naturally, why we do NOT want our students to master A&P concepts, and why we want to become the hippocampus. One of the weirdest episodes yet! 00:00 | Introduction 00:42 | Growing in
Even MORE Test Answers | Normal Body Temperature? | TAPP 101
Have you ever really considered the actual meaning that word "normal" in the context of teaching anatomy and physiology? Is it even meaningful at all? We explore that in the context of human body temperature in Episode 101. And I give some practical tips as we continue our conversation about my open, online, randomized testing scheme. 0:00:00 | Introduction 0:00:47 | What Does Normal Mean? 0:08:32
More Quizzing About Kevin's Wacky Testing Scheme | Book Club | TAPP 100
After getting some questions after the previous episode, host Kevin Patton continues his discussion of his wacky scheme of open online testing. Not unrelated is a new entry of an old book into The A&P Professor Book Club—it's Ken Bain's classic book What The Best College Teachers Do. And we celebrate the one hundredth episode of this podcast! 0:00:00 | Introduction 0:00:42 | 100th Episode! 0:09:40
Quizzed About Tests | FAQs About Patton Test Strategies | TAPP 99
In this episode, I answer a bunch of questions from Jerry Anzalone about the whacky strategies I have for testing in the A&P course. I discuss open online tests with multiple attempts, cumulative testing, pre-tests, test integrity, and much more. A virtual roundup of oddities! 0:00:00 | Introduction 0:00:54 | Quizzed About Tests 0:05:45 | Retaking Tests 0:29:37 | More on Retaking Tests 0:36:33 | S
Star Power Helps Students Identify Learning Goals | TAPP 98
Students often ignore published learning objectives, but we often use subtle clues to help them understand what they need to know. In this episode, Kevin Patton discusses how to be less subtle about that, while also teaching our students how to spot important clues. That elephant in the room? It's the textbook. Cilia are amazing and vital. In COVID-19, we see how cilia damage can kill us. Did you
Six More Textbook Tricks | Teaching With Your Textbook Effectively | TAPP 97
We faculty rarely talk about how to use textbooks effectively. Not with each other, not with students, not with anybody. And we've probably not ever had any training in how to use what is a key tool in teaching and learning the typical A&P course. This episode solves that problem! 00:00 | Introduction 00:46 | More Textbook Tricks 03:20 | Transparency 06:46 | Sponsored by AAA 08:04 | Read and Raid
Even More Slide Tricks | Ultimate Effective Teaching Presentations | TAPP 96
We continue our two-part series that explores simple ways that we can make our teaching slides more engaging—and therefore more effective for learning. Let's leave behind those boring slide templates and make our presentations work better for our lectures, case studies, labs, and other learning activities. 00:00 | Introduction 00:46 | Previous Slide Tricks 06:23 | Sponsored by AAA 07:36 | Proper U
More Slide Tricks | Effective Teaching Presentations | TAPP 95
Everybody loves to hate teaching with slides. But maybe that's because we've not fully developed our skills! Host Kevin Patton build on previous advice to improve our mastery of the slide-of-hand we need for effective learning. Let's turn that hate into love! This is the first of a two-episode series. 00:00 | Introduction 00:58 | Buy One, Get One 02:06 | I Need Help! 10:20 | Sponsored by AAA 11:47
Do A&P Textbooks Have Too Much Content? | TAPP 94
Oh, that huge A&P textbook I teach from! Do I really need to cover all of it? Host Kevin Patton discusses his take on this age-old problem. Does the color of my marking pen send a signal that I don't want to send to my students? A breakthrough in understanding how teeth sense cold. And what in the world is a tunneling nanotube—and can I get one at my local hardware store? Greek names for SARS-CoV-
Weight Stigma! The Difficult Cadaver | Journal Club Episode | TAPP 93
Weight stigma among health professionals is a form of discrimination that can have serious consequences in the lives of people who are overweight or obese. These folks are therefore often pre-judged as being difficult patients, for example. Krista Rompolski joins us for a Journal Club episode, where we discuss a paper on how attitudes about large body donors may contribute to weight stigma among h
Are We Answering Student Questions? | Science Updates | TAPP 92
Episode 92 is all about how we can use customer-service concepts in education. Tune in and hear Kevin Patton discuss the importance of being a good listener and empathetic responder. You'll also hear about new research that shows not all plaques are bad actors when it comes to Alzheimer disease. And finally, find out how to get free almost-daily updates on life science, teaching, and learning! 00
Burnout! A Chat with Rebecca Pope-Ruark | TAPP 91
Burnout is a serious issue that can affect your health, relationships, and job performance. It's important to know the signs of burnout so you can take steps to prevent it from happening in the first place. But if you do experience burnout, don't panic! There are ways for you to get back on track and feel good again. Listen to this episode of The A&P Professor with Dr. Rebecca Pope-Ruark about how
Taking Bold Steps in Teaching | Notetaking | Science Updates | TAPP 90
Episode 90 of The A&P Professor podcast is a thematic smörgåsbord, full of tasty tidbits to share with students and colleagues. Host Kevin Patton talks about dealing with resistance when we try to take bold steps in teaching. Is note taking better with a paper or an electronic device? The effects of diluting blood plasma on aging (don't try this at home).And the phenomenon of pandemic weight chang
Smooth Teaching with Slides: Animations to Dramatize the Story of Anatomy & Physiology | Science Updates | TAPP 89
Host Kevin Patton outlines several new discoveries, including the function of background noise in the brain, how exercise triggers immunity, a possible blood marker for longevity, and how mitochondria are organized during cell division. And he discusses how easy animation effects can help students focus on important elements of the story of anatomy and physiology. 00:00 | Quotation & Intro 00:47
The Proper Order of Topics in A&P | Leaderboards | Student Frustration | TAPP 88
Ever wonder why topics in A&P seem to have a uniform order of topics in all the courses & textbooks? Host Kevin Patton discusses the proper order of those concepts. We continue the discussion of gamification, including a focus on leaderboards. And we tackle why pandemic learning causes students to lament that they have to teach themselves. 00:00 | Quotation & Intro 00:44 | More on Gamification 06
Micro-Credentials & Gamification in the A&P Course | Brown & Black Skin | Refresher Tests | TAPP 87
Allowing students to earn badges in the A&P course provides motivation to master all the concepts and also provides granular documentation of learning beyond the transcripted course grade. Host Kevin Patton shares his experience, along with a discussion of skin color in teaching future health professionals and the use of refresher tests to get students ready for their A&P course. 00:00 | Quotatio
What a Year! | Pandemic Teaching & More | A Reflection | TAPP 86
In his annual look back at this podcast, host Kevin Patton reviews what we learned this year in A&P teaching. Which was a lot! He also looks ahead to what to expect in teaching—and in the podcast—as we go forward. 00:49 | Looking Back 10:15 | Those Darn Sponsor Messages 14:40 | There's More! 22:49 | Psychic Predictions 38:30 | TAPP Community 47:02 | TAPP Education | TAPP-ed 51:34 | Our Complex Se
Student Evaluations of Teaching II: Proactive, Active, and Reactive Strategies | TAPP 85
Host Kevin Patton continues the discussion about student evaluations of teaching (SETs) with a set of strategies to make them work better, or at least mitigate some of the potentially bad or ugly outcomes. There are things we can do proactively before a SET, actively during a SET, and reactively after a SET. Listen to hear them all! 00:00 | Quotation 00:57 | Student Evaluation of Teaching: Part I
Student Evaluations of Teaching I: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly | TAPP 84
Student evaluations of teaching (SETs) are problematic in many ways—but perhaps useful in other ways. Host Kevin Patton discusses the good, the bad, and the ugly. What are the issues and what's behind those issues? 00:47 | Student Evaluation of Teaching (intro) 02:28 | Share the Fun: Refer & Earn 05:37 | The Good 08:39 | Sponsored by AAA 10:12 | The Bad 26:10 | Sponsored by HAPI 28:13 | The Ugly
Actual Learning vs. Feeling of Learning | Journal Club Episode | TAPP 83
Krista Rompolski again joins host Kevin Patton for a Journal Club episode to discuss a study of whether student feelings of how much they learn accurately reflect their actual learning. What were the results and how do they impact the effectiveness of our courses? 00:46 | Kevin & Krista: Journal Club 02:43 | Sponsored by AAA 04:00 | Article Summary 09:52 | Sponsored by HAPI 11:36 | Feeling of Lea
Bones: Inside and Out—A Chat with Dr. Roy Meals | TAPP 82
In this episode, we have a chat with Roy Meals, author of Bones: Inside and Out. We discuss what our students should know about bones and how that fits into their journey as learners. And we talk about how to make complex topics make sense to our students. Grab a drink and turn up the volume, we're going to tell some bone stories! 00:46 | Dr. Roy A. Meals MD 03:30 | Sponsored by AAA 04:21 | Stude
The Cheater! Academic Integrity in Remote Learning | TAPP 81
Cheating has become a concern in remote teaching. Host Kevin Patton discusses some approaches and best practices for preventing cheating, detecting cheating, and prosecuting cheating. 00:52 | The Cheater 04:00 | Academic Integrity 20:26 | Sponsored by AAA 21:54 | Consequences 32:22 | Sponsored by HAPI 33:20 | Remote Cheating 42:50 | Sponsored by HAPS 43:41 | Advanced Anti-Cheating 51:34 | Staying
New Organ, Dam Protons, & Our Secret Language | TAPP 80
The news is out: we have a new organ that's been uncovered in the body. Or do we? What's the secret language of A&P? And should we be telling people?! Host Kevin Patton continues his story of cellular respiration with another playful analogy. 00:48 | Word Dissection 04:58 | Sponsored by AAA 06:23 | New Organ 14:41 | Sponsored by HAPI 15:38 | Secret Language of A&P 20:19 | Sponsored by HAPS 21:05
Krebs Cycle Horror Story | Anatomy Terms | TAPP 79
Say the term Krebs cycle around anyone who's had a biology course and watch for signs of stress. In this episode, host Kevin Patton provides a way to make the citric acid cycle less scary by playing into the horror of it all. And we revisit the idea of a standard terminology of anatomy. 00:46 | Krebs Cycle Game 15:22 | Sponsored by AAA 16:07| Proof of Concept 25:07 | Sponsored by HAPI 25:54 | Rid
Desirable Difficulty | More Web Meeting Skills | TAPP 78
Students want things easy. We often make it hard for them. Host Kevin Patton discusses desirable difficulty and contrasts it with undesirable difficulty. Did you know that healthy human cells have little sections of 4-stranded DNA? We can be better in our web meeting skills. And don't forget our new online community of anatomy & physiology faculty! 00:46 | G4 DNA 05:58 | Sponsored by AAA 06:38 |
Stress & Community | Acronyms | Media Tips | TAPP 77
Host Kevin Patton discusses the stress we are all feeling right now and introduces a new community of support. Word Dissection: What, if anything, is an acronym? New research on the use of acronyms in science. Some practical tips for instructional video & web meetings. 0:00:49 | Instructional Media Tips 0:20:54 | Sponsored by AAA 0:21:35 | Acronyms: Enough or Too Many? 0:33:38 | Sponsored by HAPI
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