The Effect of Spiral Learning Model on the Development of Self-Efficacy Perception and Attitudes Towards Anatomy Course in Therapy and Rehabilitation Department Students

Aim: Anatomy course is a fundamental part of health sciences education, but its difficulties may have negative effects on students' attitudes towards the course and their self-efficacy perceptions. The spiral learning model aims to add depth to the learning process by providing gradual repetition of information. This study examines the effect of the education given with the spiral learning model on students' self-efficacy perceptions and attitudes towards anatomy course. Method: The study was conducted on 110 students at Bartın University Vocational School of Health Services. The research design was a quasi-experimental study based on a one-group pretest-posttest design. The training process was based on the spiral learning model supported by theoretical lectures, practices and quizzes for 14 weeks. After obtaining ethics committee approval, data were collected and analyzed using SPSS 25.0 program. Results: The findings of the study showed that there were positive changes in students' attitudes towards anatomy course and self-efficacy perceptions after the training. Before the training, most of the students had medium level attitudes, but after the training, the number of students with low level attitudes decreased to zero, and the proportion of students with medium and high-level attitudes increased. In self-efficacy perception, the proportion of students with low level perception decreased, while the proportion of students with medium and high-level self-efficacy perception increased. Discussion: Structural improvements made in the education process contribute to students' academic achievement and increase their confidence in learning. These findings confirm the effects of active learning and constructivist methods on academic achievement. Conclusion: This study highlights the effectiveness of the spiral learning model in anatomy education and emphasises its effectiveness in the field of health education. The use of this model will contribute to increasing students' self-efficacy perceptions towards anatomy course and making the learning of the course more permanent. Keywords: Anatomy, Self-efficacy, Attitude, Spiral Learning, Therapy Rehabilitation