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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of College of Medicine Gross Anatomy Students towards the Anatomy Collaborative-Cooperative Learning (ACOOL) Strategy

Author(s) Frederick Agustin, Maria Michaela Fatima Gabriel, Jane Malene Ramos, John Vincent Estrada, Ignacio Catelo
Country Philippines
Abstract Background: The section of Gross Anatomy of a College of Medicine (CM) has implemented a learning strategy, the Anatomy Collaborative and Cooperative Learning (ACOOL).
Objectives: The general objective of this study is to determine the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of students towards ACOOL.
Methodology: This study is a descriptive cross-sectional study. Subjects included CM first year students, who have completed Gross Anatomy. A questionnaire asking on sociodemographic information and evaluation on KAP was answered.
Results: The mean age of respondents is 23.62 years. Most of them took the following pre-medical courses: Biology, Medical Technology, and Nursing. They agree on the compliance of the faculty in its specified procedure for ACOOL strategy. They agree that they have knowledge improvement from the ACOOL-driven classroom activities. Majority enjoy Gross Anatomy and express gaining positive behavior change in their education.
Conclusion: The results of the study reflect positive acceptance/agreement of the respondents on ACOOL strategy. Cooperation and collaboration are part of the competencies the Commission on Higher Education directs medical schools to develop among medical students. Students should demonstrate these competencies early in their education, since these are important in their future practice.
Keywords Anatomy, Cooperation, Collaboration, Education, Medicine
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-11-27
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.61878
Short DOI https://doi.org/hbdsrj

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