Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Teaching Anatomy and Physiology to Third and Fifth Grade Students
Date of Award
Spring 1990
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Nursing
First Advisor
Hennessey, Jean
Second Advisor
Wilson, Sarah
Third Advisor
Massart, Rita
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching anatomy and physiology to third and fifth grade students. The sample consisted of nineteen third grade students and twenty-five fifth grade students from a metropolitan parochial school. Anatomy I and physiology instruction included information on health promotion. This instruction was provided in thirty minute classes to each grade. Raw scores were obtained from the pre-tests and post-tests using a Blank Body Outline Design and a Physiology Sheet. Scores were analyzed using a series of computerized T-tests to determine significant increases in the scores. statistically significant results were obtained for the first three hypothesis examined. The post-test scores were significantly higher than the pre-test scores within each grade, and the fifth grade scores were significantly higher than the third grade scores. The General Linear Model was used to analyze gender differences. The fourth hypothesis was supported when no significant gender differences were found.
Recommended Citation
Kaleta, Kathleen Anne Fitzpatrick, "Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Teaching Anatomy and Physiology to Third and Fifth Grade Students" (1990). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 3400.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/3400