Effective methods on teaching and learning of Anatomy course

Anatomy is one of the fundamental bases of medical science which its learning is essential for every student of different majors of medicine. Quality promotion of this course will not become possible unless by exact cognition of its elements. This study aimed to find the best method of teaching and most effective factors on teaching anatomy in student''s viewpoint. This descriptive study was performed in 2008-09 entry continuous bachelor students of para-medicine of Babol University of Medical Sciences by head-counting method. 167 students fill questionnaire and entered the study. Questionnaire used for collecting data was self-made and contained 15 questions about theoretical and practical teaching methods، lecturer''s assessment process and the effective factors for quality promotion of student''s learning such as physical circumstance of class، lecture time and seats arrangement. Data was analyzed by means of Pearson correlation and regression statistic tests in SPSS 18 software. in student''s view، reviewing theory lessons in practical class، U-form arrangement of seats in class، holding practical classes، end-course assessment by combinative methods، class quizzes and increasing time of classes، promoting teaching methods of lecturers، holding the anatomy classes in 8-10 AM and presenting the abstract subjects taught by lecturer on the end of each class had positive effect on anatomy learning. Using appropriate coeducational equipment and improving lecturer''s teaching skills can make a big step in the elevation of students learning in Anatomy lesson.