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The A&P Professor

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Explore human anatomy and physiology (A&P) teaching and learning with host Kevin Patton. An experienced professor, textbook author, and mentor, Kevin is a recognized leader in A&P teaching. The A&P Professor updates science content and provides practical teaching advice. Want some ideas to superchar… read more

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February 22nd, 2024

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Anatomy of Trust: Promoting Integrity in AP Education | Winter Shorts | TAPP 146

January 16th, 2024

40:03

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 & …

A Tongue Twister's Guide to Mastering Anatomy Pronunciation | Winter Shorts | TAPP 145

January 2nd, 2024

21:59

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, …

Dissecting the Kenhub Atlas: Insights from Editor Mike Pascoe | TAPP 144

December 14th, 2023

50:06

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 …

The One Teaching Strategy That Will Fix Your Anatomy Physiology Course | TAPP 143

November 2nd, 2023

52:08

In episode 143 of The A&P Professor podcast for anatomy and physiology faculty, host Kevin Patton uncovers the super-secret, single, ultimate …

Muscle: A Gripping Story by Roy Meals | TAPP 142

September 19th, 2023

40:27

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 muscle

Study Courses Supercharge Anatomy Physiology Success | TAPP 141

August 17th, 2023

1:17:30

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 …

Pre-AP: A Refresher for Student Success in Anatomy Physiology | TAPP 140

July 18th, 2023

1:24:02

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. 

Thinking New Thoughts about the Human Brain | TAPP 139

June 28th, 2023

37:38

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 …

Dancing Organelles, AI Resources, Distracting Animations, Timed Tests Micro-credentials | TAPP 138

June 9th, 2023

46:17

In Episode 138 of The A&P Professor podcast for anatomy & physiology faculty, host Kevin Patton discusses some new thinking about organelle …

Our Teaching Persona in Anatomy Physiology Class | TAPP 137

May 23rd, 2023

50:20

In Episode 137, host Kevin Patton explores the significance of playfulness, transparency, and authenticity in the teaching persona. Drawing from …

Deep Elaboration Other Stories of Teaching Anatomy Physiology | TAPP 136

May 9th, 2023

53:33

In Episode 136, host Kevin Patton looks at the effects of tattoos on sweat glands, we discuss aural diversity and how we can accommodate it, and we explore how to use the process of deep elaboration in our course to …

The Uncertainty Effect with Michelle Lazarus | TAPP 135

April 12th, 2023

42:44

Dr. Michelle Lazarus, author of the new book, The Uncertainty Effect: How to Survive and Thrive through the Unexpected, joins host Kevin Patton for a lively discussion of of uncertainty in science, medicine, and …

Anatomical Sciences Education with Jason Organ | TAPP 134

March 9th, 2023

37:57

In Episode 134, Jason Organ, the new Editor-in-Chief of Anatomical Sciences Education (ASE). joins us for a chat about his vision for this popular …

Mindi Fried on Teaching Learning with Aphantasia | TAPP 133

February 24th, 2023

48:42

In Episode 133, Dr. Mindi Fried joins us to discuss her experience of aphantasia, the inability to picture thoughts and memories in the mind's eye,

Review a Year. Preview a Year. | Debriefing Predictions | TAPP 132

February 7th, 2023

1:07:25

Episode 132 is the annual debriefing episode, which features a review of the last year and a look ahead to the coming year. And yes, I make my traditional psychic predictions for the new year, as well as review last …

Is AI the Beginning or End of Learning? | TAPP 131

January 19th, 2023

1:16:42

In Episode 131, Kevin Patton discusses the use of ChatGPT and other chatbots and artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching and learning. We learn what's going on, what to be concerned about, and what to look forward to. …

Winter Short: Storytelling, Featuring the Actin-Myosin Love Story | TAPP 130

January 3rd, 2023

29:26

Host Kevin Patton revisits some classic segments from past episodes. In the first segment, he explains why he thinks storytelling is the heart of effective teaching. Then. he tells a brief version of his actin-myosin …

Winter Short: Students Perform Best with a Pre-Test | TAPP 129

December 21st, 2022

16:42

In yet another of our Winter Shorts episodes, Kevin Patton discusses his experience with Pre-Tests as a learning tool—not simply an assessment tool. …

Winter Short: Nine (or Ten) Strategies for Learning the Skeleton | TAPP 128

December 8th, 2022

21:58

In another of our Winter Shorts episodes, Kevin Patton discusses nine (or is it ten?) simple strategies for improving student learning of the human

Winter Short: Mitochondria, Platelets, Golgi, Green Pens TAPP 127

November 18th, 2022

17:49

Episode 127 is one of our winter shorts, where I replay interesting segments from previous episodes. In this one, you'll hear about the role of

Ten Things We Forget to Tell Students About Cells | A Forest in My Office | TAPP 126

November 2nd, 2022

52:12

We list ten things that we often forget to tell—or remind—our students about cells. We learn how to create a peaceful forest-like retreat in our …

The Pee Episode | Teaching Urinary Renal Concepts | TAPP 125

October 21st, 2022

52:55

Teaching renal anatomy & physiology is tricky and sometimes difficult. In The Pee Episode I'll tell you how I know that for sure. Plus, I'll …

Anatomy Physiology: Combo or Split? | Journal Club with Krista Rompolski | TAPP 124

October 5th, 2022

56:25

Dr. Krista Rompolski joins us for a Journal Club episode discussing a study regarding whether it's best to have a separate anatomy course followed by …

Fonts, Syllabi, and Poop | TAPP 123

September 20th, 2022

58:13

Host Kevin Patton revisits the concept of using the syllabus and other course documents to build a positive and productive course culture. Poop—it's …

Teaching Human Reproduction | A Chat with Margaret Reece | TAPP 122

September 8th, 2022

52:25

Veteran A&P educator and reproduction researcher Dr. Margaret Reece joins host Kevin Patton to talk about challenges of teaching human reproduction and development. Reece also briefly discusses her online resources …

The Poop Episode | Using Fecal Changes to Monitor Health | TAPP 121

August 25th, 2022

48:24

In The Poop Episode, host Kevin Patton applies stories from his experience monitoring digestive health in zoo and circus animals to human anatomy and …

Anatomy Physiology Syllabus: It's an Art | TAPP 120

August 5th, 2022

48:44

Host Kevin Patton discusses the importance of the course syllabus in setting the tone for a course and helping to create a positive course culture.

Minding the Mind's Eye in Slides | Feedback on Abortion Misconceptions | TAPP 119

July 20th, 2022

51:55

Phantasia, forming mental images in our mind's eye, can be enhanced by making effective visually oriented slides. Facts about biology misconceptions

Pregnancy Abortion Misconceptions We can Fix in AP | TAPP 118

July 5th, 2022

46:03

Host Kevin Patton uses a recent article from Science News as a basis for discussing the biological processes involved in pregnancy, birth, and …

Why A﹠P Faculty Need to Become Students | TAPP 117

June 21st, 2022

39:03

Sure, we're all life-long learners. But taking an actual college course from time to time throughout our teaching career can have unexpected benefits.

Why Anatomy Physiology Students Need Sectional Anatomy | TAPP 116

June 7th, 2022

1:10:19

Host Kevin Patton talks about why our anatomy & physiology students need to experience and get comfortable with sectional anatomy, Terry Thompson

Are You a Warm Demander? | TAPP 115

May 17th, 2022

52:28

We once again revisit deadline extensions, we discuss warm demanders and how they avoid toxic rigor, we discover which arm is best for a vaccine booster, we find out if we can grow new auditory hair cells, we get tips …

Skin's Microbiome Other Stories | TAPP 114

May 3rd, 2022

43:52

Skin's microbiome is essential for health. In this episode, host Kevin Patton explores that concept and introduces a new recommendation in The A&P Professor Book ClubClean: The New Science of the Skin. Also, …

Why Do AP Students Hate Histology? And How Do We Fix That? | TAPP 113

April 20th, 2022

53:37

Host Kevin Patton discusses the fact that many students hate histology. And perhaps even some faculty. Are there any ways to fix that? Kevin thinks …

Should We Extend Deadlines? | Models Color Codes | TAPP 112

April 5th, 2022

42:58

In this episode, host Kevin Patton asks, how do we handle the trepidation we experience when we are flooded with uncertainty after an intense learning experience? Some thoughts about being upfront about using models, …

Digesting Foods and Fads - A Chat with Judi Nath | TAPP 111

March 14th, 2022

42:27

Author Judi Nath stops by once more for a chat about another of her new books, this one titled Digesting Foods and Fads. We discuss the book's content, why Judi wrote it, and how we can use the book's content to become …

Sins Against Science - A Chat with Judi Nath | TAPP 110

March 1st, 2022

38:06

Author Judi Nath stops by for a chat about her new book Sins Against Science: How Misinformation Affects Our Lives and Laws. We discuss the origins of the book, its central message, and how we can use the book's content …

The Inclusive Anatomy Physiology Course | Part 2 | TAPP 109

February 15th, 2022

1:18:37

This episode continues a discussion of the many simple strategies available for making our anatomy and physiology course more inclusive. Here, we …

The Inclusive Anatomy Physiology Course | Part 1 | TAPP 108

February 1st, 2022

49:00

As anatomy and physiology faculty, we put a lot of effort into developing strategies for learning the core concepts of human biology. It's easy to …

Directions in AP Teaching | Where We've Been Where We Are Going | Future Trends | TAPP 107

January 19th, 2022

1:19:38

Episode 107 of The A&P Professor podcast for anatomy & physiology faculty starts off its fifth season with a debriefing of the last year,

Ungrading With Standards-Based Grading | A Chat With Staci Johnson | TAPP 106

December 7th, 2021

54:10

Dr. Staci Johnson joins host Kevin Patton for a chat about how she uses ungrading with standards-based grading in her anatomy and physiology course. …

Is Anatomy Finished? | A Review of New Discoveries | TAPP 105

November 16th, 2021

54:26

Are there really no more discoveries in human anatomy? In this episode, I'll review some recent discoveries: the rise of the fabella, macrophage barriers, the interstitium, button and zipper junctions, lymph node …

Should Students Change Answers? | Journal Club with Krista Rompolski | TAPP 104

November 2nd, 2021

55:03

Krista Rompolski joins us for another Journal Club episode—bringing us a study about how students change answers on their tests. Is it better for a …

Grading for Proficiency | Book Club: The One World School House | TAPP 103

October 19th, 2021

40:30

Can we create a course that ensures a student is proficient in all concept groups and not just in some? Where everyone who passes is at a B+ level of proficiency (or better)? In this episode, host Kevin Patton describes …

Online Testing Effectiveness Data | Turning My Gray Hair Brown | TAPP 102

October 5th, 2021

51:59

Can you believe it? Even more questions about my wacky testing scheme are answered in this episode—this time regarding stats demonstrating effectiveness of these strategies. I also talk about gray hair turning brown,

Even MORE Test Answers | Normal Body Temperature? | TAPP 101

September 21st, 2021

1:04:21

Have you ever really considered the actual meaning that word "normal" in the context of teaching anatomy and physiology? Is it even meaningful at …

More Quizzing About Kevin's Wacky Testing Scheme | Book Club | TAPP 100

September 7th, 2021

1:21:30

After getting some questions after the previous episode, host Kevin Patton continues his discussion of his wacky scheme of open online testing. Not …

Quizzed About Tests | FAQs About Patton Test Strategies | TAPP 99

August 17th, 2021

1:14:26

In this episode, I answer a bunch of questions from Jerry Anzalone about the whacky strategies I have for testing in the A&P course. I discuss …

Star Power Helps Students Identify Learning Goals | TAPP 98

August 2nd, 2021

44:34

Students often ignore published learning objectives, but we often use subtle clues to help them understand what they need to know. In this episode, Kevin Patton discusses how to be less subtle about that, while also …

Six More Textbook Tricks | Teaching With Your Textbook Effectively | TAPP 97

July 19th, 2021

53:31

We faculty rarely talk about how to use textbooks effectively. Not with each other, not with students, not with anybody. And we've probably not ever …

Even More Slide Tricks | Ultimate Effective Teaching Presentations | TAPP 96

July 5th, 2021

39:28

We continue our two-part series that explores simple ways that we can make our teaching slides more engaging—and therefore more effective for learning. Let's leave behind those boring slide templates and make our …

More Slide Tricks | Effective Teaching Presentations | TAPP 95

June 21st, 2021

52:37

Everybody loves to hate teaching with slides. But maybe that's because we've not fully developed our skills! Host Kevin Patton build on previous …

Do AP Textbooks Have Too Much Content? | TAPP 94

June 7th, 2021

48:37

Oh, that huge A&P textbook I teach from! Do I really need to cover all of it? Host Kevin Patton discusses his take on this age-old problem. Does …

Weight Stigma! The Difficult Cadaver | Journal Club Episode | TAPP 93

May 17th, 2021

1:02:02

Weight stigma among health professionals is a form of discrimination that can have serious consequences in the lives of people who are overweight or …

Are We Answering Student Questions? | Science Updates | TAPP 92

May 3rd, 2021

43:13

Episode 92 is all about how we can use customer-service concepts in education. Tune in and hear Kevin Patton discuss the importance of being a good listener and empathetic responder. You’ll also hear about new research …

Burnout! A Chat with Rebecca Pope-Ruark | TAPP 91

April 19th, 2021

44:06

Burnout is a serious issue that can affect your health, relationships, and job performance. It’s important to know the signs of burnout so you can take steps to prevent it from happening in the first place. But if you …

Taking Bold Steps in Teaching | Notetaking | Science Updates | TAPP 90

April 5th, 2021

52:54

Episode 90 of The A&P Professor podcast is a thematic smörgåsbord, full of tasty tidbits to share with students and colleagues. Host Kevin Patton …

Smooth Teaching with Slides: Animations to Dramatize the Story of Anatomy Physiology | Science Updates | TAPP 89

March 18th, 2021

45:49

Host Kevin Patton outlines several new discoveries, including the function of background noise in the brain, how exercise triggers immunity, a possible blood marker for longevity, and how mitochondria are organized …

The Proper Order of Topics in AP | Leaderboards | Student Frustration | TAPP 88

February 24th, 2021

43:05

Ever wonder why topics in A&P seem to have a uniform order of topics in all the courses & textbooks? Host Kevin Patton discusses the proper order of those concepts. We continue the discussion of gamification, …

Micro-Credentials Gamification in the AP Course | Brown Black Skin | Refresher Tests | TAPP 87

February 9th, 2021

40:32

Allowing students to earn badges in the A&P course provides motivation to master all the concepts and also provides granular documentation of …

What a Year! | Pandemic Teaching More | A Reflection | TAPP 86

January 27th, 2021

57:51

In his annual look back at this podcast, host Kevin Patton reviews what we learned this year in A&P teaching. Which was a lot! He also looks ahead

Student Evaluations of Teaching II: Proactive, Active, and Reactive Strategies | TAPP 85

January 4th, 2021

50:36

Host Kevin Patton continues the discussion about student evaluations of teaching (SETs) with a set of strategies to make them work better, or at least mitigate some of the potentially bad or ugly outcomes. There are …

Student Evaluations of Teaching I: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly | TAPP 84

December 21st, 2020

47:37

Student evaluations of teaching (SETs) are problematic in many ways—but perhaps useful in other ways. Host Kevin Patton discusses the good, the bad,

Actual Learning vs. Feeling of Learning | Journal Club Episode | TAPP 83

December 7th, 2020

50:39

Krista Rompolski again joins host Kevin Patton for a Journal Club episode to discuss a study of whether student feelings of how much they learn …

Bones: Inside and Out—A Chat with Dr. Roy Meals | TAPP 82

November 23rd, 2020

37:18

In this episode, we have a chat with Roy Meals, author of Bones: Inside and Out. We discuss what our students should know about bones and how that …

The Cheater! Academic Integrity in Remote Learning | TAPP 81

November 9th, 2020

53:38

Cheating has become a concern in remote teaching. Host Kevin Patton discusses some approaches and best practices for preventing cheating, detecting

New Organ, Dam Protons, Our Secret Language | TAPP 80

October 26th, 2020

34:18

The news is out: we have a new organ that's been uncovered in the body. Or do we? What's the secret language of A&P? And should we be telling …

Krebs Cycle Horror Story | Anatomy Terms | TAPP 79

October 12th, 2020

44:18

Say the term Krebs cycle around anyone who's had a biology course and watch for signs of stress. In this episode, host Kevin Patton provides a way to

Desirable Difficulty | More Web Meeting Skills | TAPP 78

September 28th, 2020

41:47

Students want things easy. We often make it hard for them. Host Kevin Patton discusses desirable difficulty and contrasts it with undesirable …

Stress Community | Acronyms | Media Tips | TAPP 77

September 14th, 2020

1:09:17

Host Kevin Patton discusses the stress we are all feeling right now and introduces a new community of support. Word Dissection: What, if anything, is an acronym? New research on the use of acronyms in science. Some …

The Surprising Power of Digital Textbooks | TAPP 76

August 24th, 2020

34:04

Like it or not, digital textbooks are here and will soon be the primary form of textbook used by students and teachers. Host Kevin Patton discusses this trend and outlines ways to leverage digital textbook features for …

The Syllabus Special | TAPP 75

August 10th, 2020

2:08:43

The syllabus is an important instructional tool that sets the tone and provides guidance for the entire course. Host Kevin Patton discusses various …

Back to Campus Pandemic Teaching | Resilience | TAPP 74

July 29th, 2020

36:21

Host Kevin Patton uses the analogy of circus animals adapting to new or misplaced props to help him prepare to move courses back to campus. A lesson on resilience is just what we need right now. Book Club: Southwick …

Zoom Fatigue and Other Symptoms of Pandemic Teaching | TAPP 73

July 15th, 2020

41:05

What causes Zoom fatigue and how can we prevent it? Host Kevin Patton tackles that as well as another nasty effect of pandemic teaching: stress …

Even More Pandemic Teaching Tips | TAPP 72

June 29th, 2020

37:21

After acknowledging racism as that other major pandemic we must fight, host Kevin Patton carries on with even more practical tips for teaching remotely—and for taking with us back to campus. Included are tips for …

Faculty Mindsets Minority Student Achievement Gaps | Journal Club with Krista Rompolski | TAPP 71

June 15th, 2020

36:35

Our second Journal Club episode pops in sooner than expected with a mind-blowing study that shows that when faculty believe that student ability is …

Test Question Templates Help Students Learn | TAPP 70

June 2nd, 2020

51:31

Greg Crowther joins host Kevin Patton for a conversation about retrieval practice, online formative testing, and Test Question Templates (TQTs). We learn how TQTs can help students learn and can help teachers prepare …

Content Delivery Style: Journal Club | TAPP 69

May 18th, 2020

47:12

Krista Rompolski joins host Kevin Patton with our first "journal club" episode! They discuss a report on how different content delivery styles may …

Revisiting Retrieval Practice | New Journal Club | TAPP 68

May 4th, 2020

36:13

Retrieval practice has strong evidence of its power in learning. Host Kevin Patton tells part of the story of his journey in making online retrieval practice a central part of his courses. Also, we reveal the new TAPP …

Simple Ideas for Pandemic Teaching | TAPP 67

April 20th, 2020

32:00

Join host Kevin Patton as he provides a simple recipe for remote teaching, reveals his new (free) eBook, explains the value of video walk-throughs, tells why he wants to be like Zoom, and gives sources for resources.

Slides Serve the Story of Anatomy Physiology | Episode 66

April 6th, 2020

34:06

Host Kevin Patton talks about ways to improve our teaching slides, the challenge of trying new things, how to make sure our web meetings secure from …

Episode 66 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview

April 3rd, 2020

15:59

A brief preview of the upcoming full episode, featuring upcoming topics—plus word dissections (virus, coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, pandemic, epidemic), a …

Still Moving Our Course to Remote| Episode 65

March 25th, 2020

1:05:51

We lighten our loads and learn to be present with our students as host Kevin Patton continues sharing lessons learned from his own failures and successes in moving from on-campus to distance education. A supportive …

Memory Palaces with Chase DiMarco | Episode 64

March 16th, 2020

30:40

Host Kevin Patton chats with mnemonist (memory expert) Chase DiMarco, who helps medical students learn. DiMarco describes how to use memory palaces …

Quickly Moving to Remote Delivery—The Musical | Bonus Episode 64b

March 14th, 2020

27:58

In this "emergency" bonus episode, host Kevin Patton outlines ways to quickly move our courses from on-campus venues to remote delivery during a public health event. And sing along with Greg Crowther to keep our spirits …

Getting Ready for Memory Palaces with Chase DiMarco | Bonus Episode 64

March 9th, 2020

15:19

Kevin Patton confesses to a mistaken early release of Preview Episode 64, offering this brief "bonus" to assure listeners that the full episode is …

Episode 64 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview

March 5th, 2020

11:44
 

A brief preview of the upcoming full episode, featuring upcoming topics—a chat with Chase DiMarco—plus word dissections, a book club …

Mid-Winter Winterizing of Our Courses | Bonus Episode 63

February 26th, 2020

28:11

Host Kevin Patton alerts us to the potential impact of influenza and other outbreaks on our courses and provides advice and options for preparation, handling impacts, and more! In the absence of outbreaks, these tips …

Making Mistakes Teaching Anatomy Physiology | Episode 63

February 24th, 2020

29:47

Host Kevin Patton discusses the fact that mistakes in teaching anatomy & physiology happen—and that it's okay. And how to deal with the …

Episode 63 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview

February 20th, 2020

14:55

A brief preview of the upcoming full episode, featuring upcoming topics—making mistakes, how stress grays hair, a new kind of immune cell—plus word …

Another Big Year in Teaching Anatomy Physiology | Episode 62

February 10th, 2020

49:18

Host Kevin Patton's strong support for regular debriefing and reviewing prompts a look back at previous episodes of The A&P Professor podcast at …

Episode 62 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview

February 6th, 2020

29:15

A brief preview of the upcoming full episode, featuring upcoming topics (a year-end debrief)—plus reviewing a year of word dissections and book club …

The Prerequisite Problem in the AP Course | Episode 61

January 27th, 2020

40:07

Host Kevin Patton discusses issues caused by our expectations of anatomy & physiology course prerequisites and answers the question: which …

Episode 61 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview

January 23rd, 2020

19:31

A brief preview of the upcoming full episode, featuring upcoming topics—Wi-Fi effects, transplant genome issues, & course prerequisites— plus …

Even More Flashcards: Ultimate Powers Unleashed | Episode 60

January 13th, 2020

40:54

The conversation about flashcards continues in this third of three series about helping our students use retrieval practice in A&P. Advanced …

Episode 60 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview

January 9th, 2020

16:35

A brief preview of the upcoming full episode, featuring upcoming topics (advanced flashcards & Bruce McEwen tribute)—plus word dissections, a …

More Flashcards: Hidden Powers Unleashed | Episode 59

December 30th, 2019

53:00

Second of three episodes about flashcards reveals more behind the use of this tool for learning anatomy & physiology. The term pseudogene may …

Episode 59 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview

December 25th, 2019

16:05

A brief preview of the upcoming full episode 59, featuring upcoming topics (more flashcards, pseudogenes, survey) —plus word dissections, a book club …

Flashcards: Hidden Powers | Episode 58

December 16th, 2019

35:48

If you think you know flashcards, think again. Host Kevin Patton outlines the learning science behind flashcards, then shows how they can go way …

Episode 58 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview

December 12th, 2019

20:26

A brief preview of the upcoming full episode. Host Kevin Patton reveals upcoming topics (therapy to grow brain cells, smelling without olfactory …

Warnings Safety Tips in the AP Syllabus | Episode 57

December 2nd, 2019

55:00

Host Kevin Patton walks listeners through three warnings he gives in his course syllabus, plus the safety advice he always includes. Updates on HAPS travel awards, including a brand new one! Don’t forget Preview …

Episode 57 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview

November 27th, 2019

26:53

A brief preview of the upcoming full episode, featuring upcoming topics—plus word dissections, a book club recommendation of Powerful Teaching: …

Episode 56 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview

November 15th, 2019

22:10

A brief preview of the upcoming full episode, featuring upcoming topics (macrophages in joints, sugared RNA, lab models, and more on scoring …

Episode 55 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview

October 31st, 2019

20:55

A brief preview of the upcoming full episode, featuring upcoming topics—mostly about whether proper spelling and letter case is important in teaching …

Revisiting AP Learning Outcomes | Episode 54

October 21st, 2019

43:03

Host Kevin Patton previews the newly revised HAPS Learning Outcomes for A&P, discussing the goals of the revision and samples a few of the changes. Why is noon a good time to get your flu shot? Are there neurons …

Episode 54 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview

October 16th, 2019

20:16

A brief preview of the upcoming full episode 54, featuring upcoming topics that include a brief discussion of the newly revised A&P Learning …

Cells Oxygen Availability | Nobel Special | Episode 54 Bonus

October 7th, 2019

25:25

Host Kevin Patton summarizes the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine to three scientists "for their discoveries of how cells sense and adapt …

How to Amplify Learning in the AP Course | Episode 53

September 30th, 2019

55:06

Host Kevin Patton summarizes many strategies from learning science that can amplify learning in our courses. Also, updates in the role of exosomes in …

Episode 53 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview

September 25th, 2019

16:11

A brief preview of the upcoming full episode 53, featuring upcoming topics that include tips for amplifying learning in the A&P course, updates …

The Case for Case Studies | Episode 52

September 16th, 2019

49:50

Host Kevin Patton discusses the many ways case studies can be used in teaching, why they enhance learning, and where to find them. Also, updates in factors underlying left-handedness, functional maps of the brain, and …

Episode 52 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview

September 11th, 2019

19:07

A brief preview of the upcoming full episode 52, featuring upcoming topics that include case studies, brain mapping, age reversal, left-handedness

The Case for Transparency | Episode 51

September 2nd, 2019

44:41

Host Kevin Patton asks why we should be transparent in our course and elsewhere. Plus an update on AAA's recent rebranding, how the tongue can …

Episode 51 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview

August 27th, 2019

13:08

Host Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which focuses on transparency (in this podcast and in our teaching), updates in …

Connecting in the Distance Course Special | Episode 50

August 12th, 2019

1:12:59

Host Kevin Patton presents a remix of classic segments from the TAPP Radio archive, all summarizing "tricks" to increase student retention and promote student success in distance or hybrid courses.

00:00:47 | …

The Silent Teacher Special | Episode 49

July 29th, 2019

1:21:06

Host Kevin Patton presents a remix of classic segments from the TAPP Radio archive, all related to the role of human remains in teaching and learning …

The Storytelling Special | Episode 48

July 15th, 2019

1:11:33

00:49 | 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 …

The Human Microbial System | Episode 47

July 1st, 2019

33:35

Host Kevin Patton discusses the human microbial system and how he approaches it in the A&P course. A plea for your nomination to the People's Choice Podcast Awards. How we can prepare ourselves for the age of …

Episode 47 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview

June 27th, 2019

12:41

Host Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which focuses on the human microbiome, teaching in the age of artificial …

The Wallenda Model of Homeostasis | Episode 46

June 17th, 2019

43:01

Host Kevin Patton outlines the analogy of a high-wire walker as a model for homeostasis. Plus an update in how bones grow in length and how the measles virus causes immune amnesia.

00:44 | Measles & Immune Amnesia

Episode 46 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview

June 13th, 2019

14:50

Host Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which focuses on The Wallenda Model of homeostasis, along with other topics. …

The Fishbowl Model of Homeostasis | Episode 45

June 4th, 2019

43:02

01:03 | Poll Results: Addressing Professors
11:23 | Sponsored by HAPS
11:43 | Running Concept List Video
14:20 | Sponsored by AAA
14:41 | TAPP Secret …

Episode 45 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview

June 1st, 2019

16:50

Host Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which focuses on the Fishbowl Model of homeostasis and other topics. There's …

How Our Students Address Us | Episode 44

May 16th, 2019

43:53

Host Kevin Patton discusses how students address professors, semi-identical twins, sorting student papers, using stickers, and more.

00:43 | Right and Left, Oh My!
04:22 | Sponsored by HAPS
06:11 | Semi-Identical Twins

Episode 44 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview

May 16th, 2019

13:28

Host Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which focuses on how students address faculty and other topics. There's more... …

Anatomic Variation in Humans | Episode 43

May 6th, 2019

44:44

Host Kevin Patton examines variations in human anatomy, including the fabella bone, situs inversus, and more.

00:40 | Preview Episodes
04:15 | Sponsored by HAPS
05:48 | Fabella Bone
15:51 | Sponsored by AAA
16:11 | …

Episode 43 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview

May 2nd, 2019

19:44

Host Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which focuses on anatomic variations in the human body.

There's more... some

Kevin's Unofficial Guide to the HAPS Annual Conference | 2019 Edition | Episode 42

April 22nd, 2019

1:16:42

Veteran HAPS member and President Emeritus Kevin Patton gives his advice on having the best experience at the HAPS Annual Conference. Includes call-ins from Jerry Anzalone and Mindi Fried, plus music from Greg Crowther. …

Episode 42 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview

April 18th, 2019

12:21

Host Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, a longer bonus episode, on the upcoming HAPS Annual Conference in Portland OR.

More on Eponyms in AP Terminology | Episode 41

April 8th, 2019

33:47

Host Kevin Patton gets a call from Mike Pascoe that sparks more discussion of eponyms in teaching, revisits brain neurogenesis in adults and a note …

Episode 41 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview

April 5th, 2019

11:07

Host Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which features a follow-up discussion of eponyms in scientific terminology from …

The Eponym Episode | Using Modern Terminology | Episode 40

March 25th, 2019

27:12

Host Kevin Patton focuses on the use of eponyms (terms named for a person) in modern anatomy and physiology teaching. What are the pros and …

Episode 40 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview

March 22nd, 2019

9:11

Host Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which features a discussion of eponyms in scientific terminology.

 

There's …

Language of Muscles: A Strategy for Learning | Episode 39

March 11th, 2019

36:16

00:51 | Cerebellum Functions
06:28 | Sponsored by HAPS
06:52 | Liver Responds to Food Stimuli
09:06 | Sponsored by AAA
09:26 | Exercise, Diet, …

Episode 39 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview

March 8th, 2019

20:02

Host Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which features a discussion of how paying attention to the meaning of muscle …

Mid-Semester Check-Ins Keep Your AP Course on Track | Episode 38

February 25th, 2019

42:17

00:45 | Sperm Speed
02:48 | Sponsored by HAPS
03:32 | Hematopoiesis in the Gut
07:04 | Sponsored by AAA
07:22 | Swallow Legos Much?
10:41 | New Sponsor: MS-HAPI Program
15:23 | Featured: Mid-Semester Check-Ins Keep Your …

Episode 38 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview

February 21st, 2019

13:51

Host Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which features a discussion of how mid-term check-ins can help in teaching …

The Last Best Story in Teaching Anatomy Physiology | Episode 37

February 11th, 2019

31:33

Host Kevin Patton emphasizes the idea of the "last best story" in science to review the unfolding debates about adult neurogenesis and autonomic …

Episode 37 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview

February 7th, 2019

12:28

Host Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which features a discussion of the last best story in teaching A&P, …

Big Year in Anatomy Physiology Teaching with The AP Professor | Episode 36

January 28th, 2019

42:59

Closing out the first year of this podcast, host Kevin Patton reviews some of the topics covered throughout the year. Caller Adam Rich asks about giving feedback to students in online tests. Have we discovered a new …

Episode 36 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview

January 24th, 2019

15:26

Host Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which focuses on the big year (the first year) of The A&P Professor podcast …

Big Ideas: The Essential Concepts of AP | TAPP Episode 35

January 14th, 2019

28:04

The essential concepts of anatomy & physiology can be recognized by students as the "big ideas" in the stories we tell. Will apoB tests replace …

Episode 35 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview

January 10th, 2019

16:18

Host Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which focuses on the big ideas (essential concepts) of the A&P course.

 

 

Power Tips for Dissection Activities | TAPP Episode 34

December 31st, 2018

38:44

Two strategies for making dissection activities work better for learning. A free summer neuro workshop in Missouri this July. The role of the …

Episode 34 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview

December 26th, 2018

15:23

Host Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which focuses on powering up how we do dissection activities.

 

There's more... …

Test Frequency in the AP Course | TAPP Episode 33

December 17th, 2018

26:11

Kevin Patton responds to a question from Krista Rompolski about how often we should test our students. Updates on hair color genetics and how the …

Episode 33 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview

December 13th, 2018

12:04

Host Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which focuses on standards for test frequency in the A&P course

There's …

Helping Students With Test Anxiety | TAPP Episode 32 | BONUS

December 3rd, 2018

57:02

Practical advice on helping students manage test anxiety. Updates in mitochondrial inheritance and cardiac stem cells, plus a way to access journal articles that are behind a paywall. Extended bonus episode. 

00:53 | …

Episode 32 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview

November 29th, 2018

14:46

Host Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which focuses on tips in helping students manage test anxiety

There's …

The Elephant Episode | TAPP Episode 31

November 19th, 2018

24:14

Kevin Patton shares experience as an elephant keeper & trainer that give us insight to how the skin helps us maintain homeostasis of body …

Episode 31 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview

November 15th, 2018

9:52

Host Kevin Patton previews the content of The Elephant Episode. Huh? Yep, elephants.

There's more...including a small bit of bonus content to make …

The Nazi Anatomists - A Conversation with Aaron Fried | TAPP Episode 30

November 5th, 2018

35:36

Aaron Fried returns for a second conversation about anatomical specimens, this time discussing illustrations based on executed Nazi prisoners. Plus updates on epigenetics, handedness in cells, HAPS sponsorship, making …

Episode 30 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview

November 1st, 2018

7:30

Host Kevin Patton previews the content of The Nazi Anatomists, featuring another chat with Aaron Fried.

There's more...including a small bit of 

The Silent Teacher - A Conversation with Aaron Fried | TAPP Episode 29

October 22nd, 2018

37:53

Aaron Fried, national speaker on the use of human donor bodies in anatomy education, particularly in Nazi Germany, joins Kevin for the first of two …

Using Media in Our AP Course - Advice From Barbara Waxer | TAPP Radio 28

October 8th, 2018

40:26

Barbara Waxer gives advice on the "proper" use of media in teaching, including where to find it. Documented number of protein-coding genes & noncoding genes (RNA-coding genes) in the human genome continues to …

Understanding How We Learn, a Chat with Yana Weinstein Megan Sumeracki | TAPP Radio 27

September 24th, 2018

29:21

Weinstein & Sumeracki join Kevin for a conversation about their new book that explores how learning science can help us teach more effectively & help our students learn more effectively. And a brief update on …

Modeling Professional Integrity | TAPP Episode 26

September 10th, 2018

22:35

Is there a newly discovered micro-organ in our lymph nodes? Perhaps we should be modeling professional integrity for our students.

00:42 | A new …

Promoting Academic Integrity in Our Course | TAPP Episode 25

August 27th, 2018

41:03

Master teachers focus more on promoting a culture of integrity than on specific anti-cheating strategies, but what are some practical ways to do …

The Syllabus Episode | Bonus | TAPP Episode 24

August 13th, 2018

1:19:39

The syllabus is a key document in any college course. But do we really pay close attention to it? In this extended bonus episode, host Kevin Patton …

EVEN MORE Tricks for Retention Success in Online Courses | TAPP Episode 23

August 6th, 2018

27:59

Online courses continue to have a notoriously low retention rate and success rate compared to traditional courses. In this second of three episodes, Kevin continues the conversation with ways to literally make the …

49 MORE Tricks for Retention Success in Online Courses | TAPP Episode 22

July 23rd, 2018

31:20

Online courses continue to have a notoriously low retention rate and success rate compared to traditional courses. In this second of three episodes, Kevin continues the conversation with ways to literally make the …

49 Tricks for Retention Success in Online Courses | TAPP Episode 21

July 9th, 2018

34:42

Online courses continue to have a notoriously low retention rate and success rate compared to traditional courses. Kevin shares some general concepts and practical ideas that have helped him improve retention and pass …

Reading AP Terms Out Loud Helps Reading Comprehension | TAPP Episode 20

June 25th, 2018

22:24

Why we should encourage A&P students to say the difficult terms out loud before reading. Will we ever pin down the number of genes in the human …

Caring for Students Helps Them Succeed | TAPP Episode 19

June 11th, 2018

30:32

Kevin Patton discusses his renewed commitment to demonstrating compassion for students, including practical tips. Will sleeping in on weekends …

Contour Drawing Helps Students Learn Anatomy | TAPP Episode 18

May 26th, 2018

23:39

Kevin interviews professor and author Paul Krieger, who describes a simple activity with contour drawing to get his students primed to learn human …

Kevin's Unofficial Guide to the HAPS Annual Conference | TAPP Bonus Episode

May 21st, 2018

41:45

Getting ready for the annual conference of the Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS)? Long-timer Kevin Patton gives some tips on how to get …

End-of-Term Reviews Help Keep Your Course on Track | TAPP Episode 17

May 14th, 2018

29:11

Walk away from each semester with confidence by doing an intentional course review before you leave. Which is the correct spelling, mamillary or mammillary? Put your A&P course into high gear with a new episode of …

How Do YOU Pronounce It? | TAPP Episode 16

May 7th, 2018

21:06

Kevin reviews News & Notes: keeping pig brains alive, new form of DNA found in cells, your HAPS road trip. A discussion of which pronunciation of …

Actin Myosin - A Love Story | TAPP Radio 15

April 30th, 2018

20:48

 Kevin shares his version of the classic love-story analogy of muscle contraction. Why does the Golgi apparatus looks so weird? it's the …

Are Learning Styles Real? Why or Why Not? | TAPP Radio 14

April 23rd, 2018

23:38

Can adult brains make new neurons? Kevin revisits this question and examines new evidence. See you at HAPS 2018 Annual Conference in Columbus OH? …

Playful Serious Is the Perfect Combo for AP | TAPP Radio 13

April 16th, 2018

19:56

 Kevin explains why the term meatus is weird (hint: it's the plural form). The topic of storytelling in teaching continues with an emphasis on …

Storytelling is the Heart of Teaching AP | TAPP Radio 12

April 9th, 2018

23:27

 Microglia in the brain nibble on synapse to induce remodeling of neural circuits. Kevin mentions his new online seminar on five ways to enhance long-term learning. A&P is the story of the human body, so A&P …

Test Debriefing Boosts Student Learning | TAPP Radio 11

April 2nd, 2018

23:54

 Kevin discusses recent news that a new human organ has been discovered. Systematic debriefing by students after each test can boost their learning. …

Nine Super Strategies for Teaching the Skeleton | TAPP Radio 10

March 26th, 2018

26:10

Learning the bones and markings of the skeleton is hard—and so is teaching it. Learn some strategies that work! What are peripersonal neurons and what is their function? Try out the new Alexa skill for this podcast.

New

Supporting Returning Learners | TAPP Radio 9

March 19th, 2018

29:33

Issues of returning learners and how to support them. Get daily, curated headlines of interest to A&P teachers. What are peripersonal neurons, …

Running Concept Lists Help Students Make Connections | TAPP Radio 8

March 12th, 2018

26:37

Neurogenesis in the adult brain is challenged by a recent study. The analogy that cells hate calcium and sodium ions, but love potassium, helps …

Teaching for Long Term Learning | TAPP Radio 7

March 5th, 2018

25:43

Mitochondria run hotter than the rest of the cell—by how much? A new podcast tells the story of medical education cadavers unearthed after a century. …

Give Your Course a Half Flip With a Full Twist | TAPP Radio 6

February 26th, 2018

30:05

What does the new blood test for concussion measure? Why red pens are not ideal for grading and feedback. Flipped learning isn't as hard as it sounds if you use short video presentations.

New blood test for concussion.

Concept Maps Help Students Find Their Way | TAPP Radio 5

February 19th, 2018

30:01

Blood doping stories are effective in helping student students apply and integrate diverse concepts in anatomy and physiology. Concept mapping helps …

Cumulative Testing Makes Learning Last | TAPP Radio 4

February 12th, 2018

25:16

Cumulative testing enhances long-term learning, preparing students for final exams, later courses, and professional careers. The genetic code of …

Pre-Testing for a Powerful Learning Boost | TAPP Radio 3

February 6th, 2018

24:24

How many proteins are there in a cell? Can a sneeze rupture the throat? The Anatomical Society publishes a curated list of online resources. The featured topic is how pre-tests can boost learning by students.

 

Testing as a Teaching Strategy | Students Learn From Tests | TAPP Radio 2

January 27th, 2018

30:55

Host Kevin Patton invites listeners to the 2018 Annual HAPS Conference, then summarizes a few key points from the new 2017 blood pressure guidelines, giving practical tips for the A&P course. The featured topic is …

Why Spaced Retrieval Practice is Your Most Powerful Teaching and Learning Tool | TAPP Radio 1

January 24th, 2018

30:54

In this premier episode of The A&P Professor podcast (TAPP Radio), Kevin introduces himself and his reasons for launching this new series. An …

The AP Professor | Teaching Anatomy and Physiology | Trailer

January 20th, 2018

3:17

Host Kevin Patton briefly introduces The A&P Professor podcast for faculty teaching human anatomy and physiology (A&P). 

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