Unpacking and validating the cell membrane core concept of physiology by an Australian team

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Establishing consensus for the core concepts of physiology in the Australian higher education context using the Delphi method

Kathy Tangalakis et al.

Summary: Consensus has been reached on the core concepts of physiology in Australia through the Delphi method, and these concepts will be integrated into the curricula of Australian universities. The core concepts include Cell Membrane, Cell-Cell Communication, Movement of Substances, Structure and Function, Homeostasis, Integration, and Physiological Adaptation.

ADVANCES IN PHYSIOLOGY EDUCATION (2023)

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Unpacking and validating the cell-cell communication core concept of physiology by an Australian team

Lisa K. Chopin et al.

Summary: An Australia-wide consensus was reached on seven core concepts of physiology, one of which was cell-cell communication. Three physiology educators from a core concepts Delphi task force unpacked this core concept into seven different themes and 60 subthemes. Cell-cell communication, previously unpacked and validated, was modified for an Australian audience to include emerging knowledge and adapted to increase student accessibility.

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Mapping the core concepts of physiology across Australian university curricula

Kathy Tangalakis et al.

Summary: This study aimed to investigate the extent to which a set of 15 core concepts of physiology are reflected in the learning outcomes of physiology curricula in Australian universities. The findings suggest a lack of alignment of learning outcomes with the core concepts and highlight the need for agreement on a set of core concepts in physiology in Australia.

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What do we mean when we talk about structure/function relationships?

Joel Michael

Summary: Structure/function is considered an important core concept in biology and physiology, but its exact definition and application remain unclear. The author presents four different ways of using the term in the classroom, along with a conceptual framework for teachers and students to master physiology. Feedback from physiology teachers using this framework in their classrooms will be necessary to determine its accuracy and usefulness.

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Validating The Core Concept Of Mass Balance

Joel Michael et al.

Summary: The researchers created a conceptual framework for the core concept of mass balance and found through surveying physiology faculty that it is a useful tool for teaching and learning.

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