The A&P Professor
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 | Debrief: Topics, Stats, Reflections 0:21:28 | A Long, Long, Long Episode 0:23:05 | Debrief: More Reviewing & Reflecting 0:38:59 | Did I Get My Predictions Right? 0:50:22 | Textbook &...
info_outline Anatomy of Trust: Promoting Integrity in A&P Education | Winter Shorts | TAPP 146The A&P Professor
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 highlight how dishonesty can have serious consequences and discuss strategies for prevention, such as using multiple test versions and unique topics for papers/projects. Providing examples of...
info_outline A Tongue Twister's Guide to Mastering Anatomy Pronunciation | Winter Shorts | TAPP 145The A&P Professor
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 | Say Anatomy & Physiology Terms Out Loud 20:30 | Staying Connected ★ If you cannot see or activate the audio player, go to: 🏅 Apply for your credential (badge/certificate)...
info_outline Dissecting the Kenhub Atlas: Insights from Editor Mike Pascoe | TAPP 144The A&P Professor
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 find any eponyms in this atlas. We also have a brief remembrance of our friend David Allard. 00:00 | Introduction 00:45 | Remembering David Allard 04:25 | Introducing Mike Pascoe 06:12 |...
info_outline The One Teaching Strategy That Will Fix Your Anatomy & Physiology Course | TAPP 143The A&P Professor
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 waves in the microtubules. Kevin also clarifies and expands on those wacky "extra" courses he described in Episodes 140 and 141. 00:00 | Introduction 00:51 | Clarifying Kevin's Wacky Supplemental...
info_outline Muscle: A Gripping Story by Roy Meals | TAPP 142The A&P Professor
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 0:04:08 | Muscle Strain & Why We Train 0:13:53 | What Sword Swallowing Teaches Us About Muscle 0:24:49 | Muscle Stories: Learning Should Be Fun 0:38:48 | Staying Connected...
info_outline Study Courses Supercharge Anatomy & Physiology Success | TAPP 141The A&P Professor
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 yearning for! 0:00:00 | Introduction 0:00:45 | One of Two Success Courses 0:09:48 | Setting Up the Supplement Course 0:18:44 | Structure of Class Sessions 0:40:17 |...
info_outline Pre-A&P: A Refresher for Student Success in Anatomy & Physiology | TAPP 140The A&P Professor
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 effectiveness in achieving higher grades in the A&P 1 course. Implementing these nontraditional courses requires collaboration and support from advisors and faculty members. Together, we...
info_outline Thinking New Thoughts about the Human Brain | TAPP 139The A&P Professor
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 | Introduction 00:50 | Dendritic Action Potentials 12:16 | Transducer Model of the Brain 21:43 | Chemical Signals & Signal Transduction 35:09 | Staying Connected ★ If you cannot see or...
info_outline Dancing Organelles, AI Resources, Distracting Animations, Timed Tests & Micro-credentials | TAPP 138The A&P Professor
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 that, how is that we left out any mention of carbaminohemoglobin? 00:00 | Introduction 00:50 | Wendy Riggs Wins Big 04:173 | Curricular Resources for AI 08:55 | Timed Online Tests 24:12 |...
info_outline00:49 | Special Series
05:24 | Storytelling in the A&P Course
20:14 | Storytelling is a Human Skill
22:16 | Sponsored by HAPS
22:38 | Playful & Serious Stories
36:43 | Sponsored by AAA
37:01 | Cells Hate Calcium
43:52 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program
44:18 | Actin & Myosin in Love
56:03 | Podcast Award Nomination
56:56 | Last Best Story
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To be playful and serious at the same time is possible, and it defines the ideal mental condition. (John Dewey)
1 | Special Series of Episodes
4.5 minutes
This and the next few episodes will be super, spectacular, and special. So I'm calling them "specials" just like the grownups in the media world do.
These specials are single-topic-ish recasts of some of the major themes from the past 18 months of this podcast. A mix of old and new. But mostly, the classic stuff that we'll benefit from reviewing and reflecting upon.
The general topic of this special episode revolves a recurring theme of this podcast:
teaching as a form of storytelling
2 | Storytelling in the A&P Course
15 minutes
Kevin explains why he thinks storytelling is the heart of effective teaching, especially in the A&P course. He outlines the “storytelling persona”; making sure there is a beginning, middle, and end to our stories, applying storytelling to both lectures and the entire course, using drama, conflict and resolution, and other techniques.
- First released as Segment 3 in Storytelling is the Heart of Teaching A&P | Episode 12
- Educational Uses of Digital Storytelling (website with many resources) my-ap.us/2uwk6ul
- Crash Course in Storytelling (book on the basics of storytelling) amzn.to/2GprR6B
- Long Story Short: The Only Storytelling Guide You’ll Ever Need (book; the title says it all) amzn.to/2GYXm8Q
3 | Teachers vs. Robots | AI in Teaching
2 minutes
Artificial intelligence (AI) is seen by some as the emerging technology to replace teachers. Really? How should we respond? In Episode 47, I suggest that developing the uniquely human (and humane) skills—such as storytelling—is our best strategy. This is a clip taken from the middle of that segment.
- First heard as part of Segment 1 of The Human Microbial System | Episode 47
- 3 Necessary Skills for Educators in the Era of A.I. (Article posted by Raj Shah at Getting Smart) my-ap.us/2ZUdjFo
- How Storytelling Works in the Brain and Why We Need Stories (another post at Getting Smart) my-ap.us/2ZUuhUh
- Storytelling is the Heart of Teaching A&P | Episode 12
- Actin & Myosin – A Love Story | Episode 15
4 | Sponsored by HAPS
0.5 minutes
The Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS) is a sponsor of this podcast. You can help appreciate their support by clicking the link below and checking out the many resources and benefits found there. AND mention your appreciation to the HAPS leadership while you are at the conference—or anytime that you communicate with them.
5 | Playfulness & Seriousness
14 minutes
Segment 1 explained Kevin's view that effective A&P teachers are good storytellers. This segment "continues the story" by discussing analogies. Analogies can be stories that help students understand complex concepts. Sometimes, they are most effective when they are playful, which helps engage students and makes the stories easy to remember. Kevin relates his use of "phosphorylation frogs" in a story that can be referred to every time ATP generation comes up in the course. What are the pros and cons of using analogies?
- First released as Segment 3 of Playful & Serious Is the Perfect Combo for A&P | Episode 13
- Refers to Storytelling is the Heart of Teaching A&P | TAPP Radio 12 (where the story of storytelling in A&P begins)
- Frog pop-ups (toys similar to those described by Kevin in this episode) amzn.to/2J7o2Vw
- Books by John Dewey (book sales help defray podcast expenses) amzn.to/2JaAQdF
- Metaphors & Analogies: Power Tools for Teaching Any Subject (book that addresses many issues, including English-language learners) amzn.to/2E8MIcH
6 | Sponsored by AAA
0.5 minute
The searchable transcript for this episode, as well as the captioned audiogram of this episode, are sponsored by The American Association of Anatomists (AAA) at anatomy.org. Their big meeting is in April at the Experimental Biology (EB) meeting in Orlando FL. Check it out!
7 | Cells Hate Calcium (and Sodium) but Love Potassium
7 minutes
A simple analogy can help students remember a recurring principle about cell behavior involving important ions.
- First aired as Segment 2 in Running Concept Lists Help Students Make Connections | Episode 8
- Cells hate calcium! (a blog post for students; you can link to this page from your course) my-ap.us/2XxsRlh
8 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program
0.5 minute
The Master of Science in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction—the MS-HAPI—is graduate program for A&P teachers. A combination of science courses (enough to qualify you to teach at the college level) and courses in instructional practice, this program helps you power up your teaching. Kevin Patton is a faculty member in this program. Check it out!
nycc.edu/hapi
9 | Actin & Myosin: A Love Story
12 minutes
Kevin tells the story of actin and myosin as an analogy to a classic love story. This playful story reflects the focus of recent episodes about the use of storytelling and analogies in teaching A&P.
- First aired as Segment 2 in Actin & Myosin – A Love Story | Episode 15
- Refers to Episode 12: Storytelling is the Heart of Teaching A&P (introduces the strategy of storytelling)
- Refers to Episode 13: Playful and Serious is the Perfect Combo for A&P (introduces the value of playful analogies)
- Survival Guide for Anatomy & Physiology (Kevin's brief manual for A&P students features a version of the actin-myosin love story) amzn.to/2HBhVYo
- Excitation-Contraction Coupling in Skeletal Muscle: A Love Story? (article from HAPS Educator with a version of this story) my-ap.us/2FpUPlC
- Metaphors & Analogies: Power Tools for Teaching Any Subject (book that addresses many issues, including English-language learners) amzn.to/2E8MIcH
10 | Podcast Award Nomination
1 minute
The A&P Professor podcast needs additional nominations to get to the next round of The People's Choice Podcast Awards. Lot more. Will you please take a moment to nominate this podcast? And ask your friends and relatives, even strangers, to also nominate us?
PodcastAwards.com
11 | Last Best Story in Adult Neurogenesis & ANS Pathways
12 minutes
The "last best story" is what I tell my students I'm providing to them. That approach emphasizes the evolving nature of scientific understanding. In this episode, I mention two stories that are evolving right now.
- First appeared as Segment 6 in The Last Best Story in Teaching Anatomy & Physiology | Episode 37
- Storytelling is the Heart of Teaching A&P | Episode 12 (where I introduce the idea of teaching as storytelling)
- Adult neurogenesis in the brain
- Running Concept Lists Help Students Make Connections | Episode 8 (where I first discuss this story)
- The Discovery of the Neuron (outlines the origin of central dogmas about neuroscience, including Ramón y Cajal's role) my-ap.us/2FvvTde
- Neurogenesis in the adult human hippocampus (paper that established the idea that adult brain neurogenesis does occur) my-ap.us/2FxjzJO
- Human hippocampal neurogenesis drops sharply in children to undetectable levels in adults (paper that challenges the idea of adult brain neurogenesis) my-ap.us/2FtCxRk
- New Study Questions Confidence in Neurogenesis in the Adult Brain (article that summarizes the recent controversy) my-ap.us/2FwaMHS
- Are Learning Styles Real? Why or Why Not? | Episode 14 (where I bring up newer research on adult neurogenesis)
- New Evidence Suggests Aging Brains Continue to Make New Neurons (article by Francis Collins on the new paper) my-ap.us/2v89Ngo
- Human Hippocampal Neurogenesis Persists throughout Aging (new research paper in Cell)
- The last best story in adult neurogenesis?
- A New Look at Neurogenesis in Humans (blog post by Neuroskeptic, summarizing new perspectives) my-ap.us/2TDxTXU
- Recalibrating the Relevance of Adult Neurogenesis (article by Jason S. Snyder in Trends in Neurosciences) my-ap.us/2TEb5r4
- Running Concept Lists Help Students Make Connections | Episode 8 (where I first discuss this story)
- Are sacral autonomic pathways sympathetic or parasympathetic?
- Sacral Efferent Pathways are Sympathetic, Not Parasympathetic (summary from The A&P Professor blog) my-ap.us/2TJMHnS
- The sacral autonomic outflow is sympathetic (I. Espinosa-Medina, O., et al., of J.-F. Brunet lab's in Science the proposed change; includes an updated version of the classic diagram of sympathetic and parasympathetic pathways) my-ap.us/2fNdcF3
- Neural circuitry gets rewired (Adameyko, I. in Science comments on the report cited above, stating that "This finding provokes a serious shift in textbook knowledge, and, as with any fundamental discovery, it brings important practical implications..." and goes on to mention of a few of the implications (e.g., how to treat bladder dysfunction) my-ap.us/2gg9O8P
- The Autonomic Nervous System. Part I. (John Newport Langley's classic "primary source" that codified the modern concept of the ANS.) my-ap.us/2fYHt3M
- The sacral autonomic outflow is parasympathetic: Langley got it right (John P. Horn's commentary in Clinical Autonomic Research; the last best story?) my-ap.us/2TCvwF5
- Sacral Efferent Pathways are Sympathetic, Not Parasympathetic (summary from The A&P Professor blog) my-ap.us/2TJMHnS
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