4 Assignments and 11 Discussions and Reply to 3 people for 11 weeks

PROPOSAL: A Musical Interlude in the Classroom: Improving Heart Sounds Recognition 1

My Paper Should be on something in the Laboratory PLEASE

I want to be in the: THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY

SAMPLE ONLY

Proposal: Drumming Rhythm

John Doe

South University

Medical Writing

DHS 8180

Dr. Day

October 14, 2016

Introduction

Cultivating students who are engaged, interactive and who are truly invested in their

learning is a challenge that we as educators are tasked. Students who learn by participating in

active learning techniques retain knowledge longer. This paper strives to offer an example of

how music and simulation can improve the physician assistant student’s recognition and

retention of heart sounds. In particular it will highlight a musical in classroom activity,

“Drum’N Rhythm”. “Drum’N Rhythm” is a faculty led exercise in which heart sounds are

mimicked through percussion on a snare drum following a verbal discussion of how each sound

presents. After the musical component, student’s learning is further reinforced through a Harvey

Heart sounds simulation-learning lab. This activity allows physician assistant students to develop

their physical exam and diagnostic skills in a fun and interactive environment.

Type of Paper

The type of paper selected for this article is a Professional topic or Faculty Development.

The goal is to provide a learning opportunity for health professional educators.

Tentative Title

The tentative title for this paper is “A Musical Interlude in the Classroom: Improving

Heart Sound Recognition”. The title is intended to quickly capture the reader’s attention and to

suggest an alternative teaching style.

Target Audience

The primary audience for this paper is medical educators with a focus on Physician

Assistant Faculty.

Article Scope

The purpose of this paper is to offer an example of how music and simulation can

improve the health professional student’s recognition and retention of heart sounds. The article

will also share alternative teaching methods for today’s student.

Journal Choice

The journal I have chosen to submit my article for review and potential publication is The

Journal of Physician Assistant Education. This is the professional journal of the Physician

Assistant Education Association (PAEA). PAEA is a national organization comprised of faculty

from the many PA Programs across the country. PAEA provides a template for faculty

development and for the training of our future Physician Assistants.

Paper Outline

Abstract

Introduction

Share an example of how our program utilizes a drum demonstration and Harvey® Heart sound

manikin simulation to teach heart sound recognition.

Review how music can be used in the classroom.

Review how music engages students and encourages learning.

Conclusion

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