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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
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Speech-Language Pathology Students' Perception of Learning Anatomy and Physiology via 3D-Printed Models
Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, v10 n1 p198-211 2025
Purpose: This study examined the learning experiences of speech-language pathology students after creating three-dimensional (3D) anatomical models as part of an undergraduate Anatomy and Physiology course. Method: A total of 44 undergraduate students used 3D software programs to design anatomical components (e.g., larynx, brainstem, brain cortex, ear, or mouth) relevant to speech-language pathology. Subsequently, 40 (90.9%) students completed a questionnaire regarding their learning experiences. Results: The data revealed that most students (60%) reported no prior experience with 3D designs. However, subsequent analyses indicated that a greater proportion of the students perceived a more positive learning experience about anatomy (82.5%), physiology (72.5%), and disorders (72.5%) as related to their model compared to those who did not perceive a positive learning experience. Additionally, students who preferred a kinesthetic learning style expressed higher satisfaction with their anatomical models (p = 0.02) than those who indicated an auditory learning style. Conclusion: The findings suggest that integrating 3D designs into the Anatomy and Physiology curriculum of speech-language pathology programs could provide students with a more positive learning experience related to anatomical concepts and their related disorders.
Descriptors: Speech Language Pathology, Allied Health Occupations Education, Student Attitudes, Anatomy, Physiology, Visual Aids, Computer Peripherals, Models, Undergraduate Students, College Science, Human Body, Technology Uses in Education, Knowledge Level, Prior Learning, Learning Modalities, Online Courses
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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