An activity theory approach to analysing student learning of human anatomy using a 3D-printed model and a digital resource
This study used activity theory to understand the impact of two educational tools on learning. Activity theory allowed a better understanding of tools' dynamics in learning when looking beyond score performance. We found that 3DP better encouraged collaboration among students than DR. Educators must consider the ease of use of the learning tools when designing activities so that learners will utilise the system's affordances.
Authors
- Jason Wen Yau Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0881-5661)
- Fernando Bello (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4136-0355)
- Reuben Chee Cheong Soh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2410-5176)
- Li Xiang Tessa Low (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1146-1741)
- Dennis Wenhui Ong
Institutions
- National University of Singapore (SG)
- Singapore General Hospital (SG)
- Duke-NUS Medical School (SG)
- System Simulation (United Kingdom) (GB)
- Imperial College London (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Medical Education
- Published
- 2025-04-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-07172-0
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Anatomy and Medical Technology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.02