Ann Wright, Harold Modell, Jenny McFarland, Joel Michael, William Cliff
The Core Concepts of Physiology: A New Paradigma for Teaching Physiology presents an innovative framework designed to transform how physiology is taught and understood. Moving beyond traditional rote learning, this book emphasizes foundational physiological principles that apply across organ systems, promoting critical thinking and long-term knowledge retention.
Designed for educators, students, and curriculum developers in medical, nursing, and life science programs, the book integrates core physiological concepts with real-world applications and modern educational strategies. By focusing on unifying ideas such as homeostasis, cell-to-cell communication, and structure–function relationships, this text supports a deeper, more coherent understanding of human physiology.
This new paradigma for teaching physiology aligns with contemporary educational research and competency-based learning models, making it a valuable resource for modern classrooms, self-directed learners, and academic institutions seeking to improve student outcomes in physiology education.
Key benefits include:
Concept-based learning for improved comprehension
A modern approach to physiology education
Ideal for medical, health science, and biology programs
Supports curriculum innovation and active learning
Language
English
Publisher
Springer
Year Published
2017
Categories
Physiology