The Core Concepts of Physiology: A New Paradigm for Teaching Physiology

By William Cliff, Jenny McFarland, Joel Michael, et al.

Book Overview

Reforming science education/reforming physiology education.- What is the new paradigm and what is new about it?- What are the core concepts of physiology?- What does it mean to "unpack" a core concept?- The "unpacked" core concept of homeostasis.- The "unpacked" core concept of flow down gradients.- The "unpacked" core concept of cell-cell communication.- Organizing an introductory physiology course based on core.- Teaching physiology using the new paradigm: three examples.- Using core concepts in physiology in designing learning resources.- Conceptual assessment of student learning.- Core concepts and the physiology curriculum.- Extending the paradigm.- Summing up.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1493983350
• ISBN13: 9781493983353
• Release Date: September 2018
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 153 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"