Teaching anatomy under COVID-19 conditions at German universities: recommendations of the teaching commission of the anatomical society

Böckers A, Claassen H, Haastert-Talini K, Westermann J (2021)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2021

Journal

Annals of Anatomy-Anatomischer Anzeiger Elsevier

Book Volume: 234

Article Number: 151669

DOI: 10.1016/j.aanat.2020.151669

Abstract

Background: In this viewpoint representatives of the Teaching Commission of the Anatomical Society summarize their teaching experiences gained during the COVID-19 pandemic in the summer term of 2020 and derive first recommendations concerning face-to-face and remote teaching of anatomy for the future. Methods: Representatives of the Teaching Commission of the Anatomical Society met virtually, exchanged experiences and summarized them in writing and answered a short questionnaire. Results: The required transition to remote learning during summer term of 2020 was possible, but revealed technical shortcomings and major deficits concerning practical hands-on teaching. Conclusion: The Teaching Commission of the Anatomical Society recommends that universities should follow the idea of as much face-to-face teaching as possible and as much online teaching as necessary for future terms.

Authors with CRIS profile

Horst Claassen Lehrstuhl für Funktionelle und Klinische Anatomie

Involved external institutions

Universität Ulm DE Germany (DE) Medizinische Hochschule Hannover (MHH) / Hannover Medical School DE Germany (DE) Universität zu Lübeck DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Böckers, A., Claassen, H., Haastert-Talini, K., & Westermann, J. (2021). Teaching anatomy under COVID-19 conditions at German universities: recommendations of the teaching commission of the anatomical society. Annals of Anatomy-Anatomischer Anzeiger, 234. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aanat.2020.151669

MLA:

Böckers, Anja, et al. "Teaching anatomy under COVID-19 conditions at German universities: recommendations of the teaching commission of the anatomical society." Annals of Anatomy-Anatomischer Anzeiger 234 (2021).

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