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ERIC Number: EJ1462984
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
Pages: 14
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EISSN: EISSN-2381-473X
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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.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. 2200 Research Blvd #250, Rockville, MD 20850. Tel: 800-638-8255; Fax: 301-296-8580; e-mail: perspectives@asha.org; https://perspectives.pubs.asha.org/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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