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Students taking anatomy courses and their thoughts on anatomy education

Anatomi dersi alan öğrenciler ve anatomi eğitimi hakkındaki düşünceleri

Ayla Arslan(AGRI IBRAHIM CECEN UNIVERSITY)0000-0001-5859-7784
Hakan Ocak(AGRI IBRAHIM CECEN UNIVERSITY)0000-0002-0288-4167
Pages
114–125
Publication Date
2026-10-02
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Conclusion: The findings indicate that students’ perceptions of anatomy education vary according to several educational and learning-related factors.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Aim: This study aimed to identify factors associated with students’ perceptions of and approaches to anatomy education and to provide information that may contribute to curriculum development and teaching practices.
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Aim: This study aimed to identify factors associated with students’ perceptions of and approaches to anatomy education and to provide information that may contribute to curriculum development and teaching practices. Materials and Methods: A total of 159 students participated in the study and completed questionnaires addressing demographic characteristics and their views on the anatomy course. Results: Academic department was significantly associated with the perceived adequacy of course hours, preferred learning method, studying before class, preference for anatomy as an elective course, and perceived contribution of anatomy to the profession (p<0.05). Willingness to pursue anatomy in the future was significantly associated with interest in anatomy, perceived difficulty, adequacy of course hours, difficulty in learning, studying before class, preference for anatomy as an elective course, and perceived professional contribution (p<0.05). Interest in anatomy was significantly associated with perceived difficulty, the importance of practical sessions, the usefulness of supplementary resources, difficulty in learning, and preference for anatomy as an elective course (p<0.05). Difficulty in learning was not significantly associated with studying before class (p=0.165) but was significantly associated with suggestions for improving course efficiency (p=0.011). Conclusion: The findings indicate that students’ perceptions of anatomy education vary according to several educational and learning-related factors. Students particularly emphasized practical sessions, visual materials, and understandable and engaging teaching approaches. Considering student feedback when planning anatomy education may contribute to the development of more effective and student-centered teaching strategies.

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Amaç: Bu çalışma, öğrencilerin anatomi eğitimine ilişkin algıları ve yaklaşımlarıyla ilişkili faktörleri belirlemeyi; ayrıca müfredat geliştirme ve öğretim uygulamalarına katkı sağlayabilecek bilgiler sunmayı amaçlamıştır. Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışmaya toplam 159 öğrenci katılmış; öğrenciler demografik özelliklerini ve anatomi dersine dair görüşlerini içeren anketleri doldurmuştur. Bulgular: Akademik bölüm; ders saatlerinin yeterliliği, tercih edilen öğrenme yöntemi, ders öncesi çalışma, anatominin seçmeli ders olarak tercih edilmesi ve anatominin mesleğe katkısı algısı ile anlamlı düzeyde ilişkili bulunmuştur (p<0,05). Gelecekte anatomi alanına yönelme isteği; anatomiye duyulan ilgi, algılanan zorluk derecesi, ders saatlerinin yeterliliği, öğrenme güçlüğü, ders öncesi çalışma, anatominin seçmeli ders olarak tercih edilmesi ve mesleki katkı algısı ile anlamlı düzeyde ilişkili saptanmıştır (p<0,05). Anatomiye duyulan ilgi; algılanan zorluk derecesi, uygulama derslerinin önemi, yardımcı kaynakların yararlılığı, öğrenme güçlüğü ve anatominin seçmeli ders olarak tercih edilmesi ile anlamlı düzeyde ilişkili bulunmuştur (p<0,05). Öğrenme güçlüğü ile ders öncesi çalışma arasında anlamlı bir ilişki saptanmazken (p=0,165), ders verimliliğini artırmaya yönelik önerilerle anlamlı bir ilişki bulunmuştur (p=0,011). Sonuç: Bulgular, öğrencilerin anatomi eğitimine ilişkin algılarının çeşitli eğitimsel ve öğrenme ile ilgili faktörlere göre farklılık gösterdiğini ortaya koymaktadır. Öğrenciler özellikle uygulama derslerini, görsel materyalleri ve anlaşılır, ilgi çekici öğretim yaklaşımlarını vurgulamışlardır. Anatomi eğitimi planlanırken öğrenci geri bildirimlerinin dikkate alınması, daha etkili ve öğrenci odaklı öğretim stratejilerinin geliştirilmesine katkı sağlayabilir.

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Arslan, A., Ocak, H. (2026). Students taking anatomy courses and their thoughts on anatomy education. Ağrı Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi, Cilt: 4 Sayı: 3, 114–125. https://doi.org/10.61845/agrimedical.1895764

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