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Explore human anatomy and physiology (A&P) teaching and learning with host Kevin Patton. An experienced professor, textbook author, and mentor, Kevin is a recognized leader in A&P teaching. The A&P Professor updates science content and provides practical teaching advice. Want some ideas to supercharge your A&P course? How about some support from a fellow A&P professor? This is the podcast for you!Kevin Patton, Lion Den Inc. All rights reserved. Ciencia Ciencias Biológicas Educación
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  • Dual Enrollment in A&P: Murray Jensen on Rigor, Pedagogy, and Community | TAPP 155

    Dual Enrollment in A&P: Murray Jensen on Rigor, Pedagogy, and Community | TAPP 155
    Sep 24 2025
    Murray Jensen joins Kevin Patton to explore dual enrollment in anatomy & physiology. From guided inquiry to the power of teacher communities, this conversation reveals why messy classrooms often yield the best results. 00:00 | Introduction 00:48 | Murray Jensen, HAPS President's Medal Laureate 02:27 | What Is Dual Enrollment, Anyway? 11:44 | Two-Word Check-In* 12:53 | Guided Inquiry, Not Guided Napping 25:51 | Concept Echo* 26:37 | No, Not Nightly Recorded Lectures 31:09 | Rigor Reality Check* 32:11 | Rigor, Range, & Real Talk 39:25 | Respect Reframe* 40:02 | Why It Matters: Heart, Head, & High School 47:55 | Slide Diet* 49:06 | Money, Mission, & a Playbook for Best Practices 54:04 | Staying Connected * Breaks ★ If you cannot see or activate the audio player, go to: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-155.html ❓ Please take the anonymous survey: theAPprofessor.org/survey ☝️ Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) ✔️ Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Substack, or Instagram! @theAPprofessor 📰 Get the once-or-twice-weekly TAPP Science & Education Updates theAPprofessor.org/updates “The classroom remains the most radical space of possibility in the academy.” (bell hooks) Murray Jensen, HAPS President's Medal Laureate 1.5 minutes Kevin introduces his guest, Murray Jensen, a Professor of Biology Teaching and Learning at the University of Minnesota. He highlights Murray’s research focus on teaching and learning in human anatomy and physiology, his emphasis on POGIL and cooperative learning, and his many awards, including the 2024 HAPS President’s Medal. Kevin also notes Murray’s warm reputation as a mentor and colleague, framing the conversation as both professional and deeply personal. What is Dual Enrollment, Anyway? 9 minutes Murray explains how dual enrollment works in Minnesota through the College in the Schools program, which currently involves 28 high schools and 1,100 students. He emphasizes the importance of professional development and the community of practice that keeps teachers connected, supported, and inspired. Kevin shares his own experiences with dual enrollment, reflecting on how it shaped his career and outlook as an educator. Guided Inquiry, Not Guided Napping 13 minutes This segment digs into pedagogy. Murray describes his approach to selecting teachers, focusing on passion and spark, and how he encourages them to adopt guided inquiry and cooperative group learning. He shares stories about the challenges of letting go of control in the classroom, and how productive messiness often leads to deeper learning. Kevin adds his own examples, reinforcing that guided inquiry transforms classrooms into vibrant, memorable learning spaces. No, Not Nightly Recorded Lectures 4.5 minutes Murray makes the case against online-only dual enrollment models that rely on recorded lectures. He insists that learning must remain face-to-face to preserve rigor and connection. The conversation turns to the politics of funding and the pressure to push students through college more quickly. Both Kevin and Murray stress that dual enrollment should not be about speed but about helping students grow and make informed choices about their futures. Rigor, Range, & Real Talk 7 minutes Kevin raises the skepticism some faculty hold toward dual enrollment. Murray responds by acknowledging the range of rigor but emphasizing that many high school programs are every bit as challenging—if not more so—than their college equivalents. He reflects on his path into dual enrollment, the importance of maintaining standards, and the need to respect teachers while navigating the politics of education. Why It Matters: Heart, Head, & High School 7.5 minutes Murray shares the personal side of his work, recalling visits to high schools and the deep respect he has for teachers and students alike. He explains how writing curriculum, providing tools, and supporting teachers keeps him motivated. The discussion highlights the passion, respect, and community at the heart of dual enrollment, even as financial pressures loom. Money, Mission, & a Playbook for Best Practices 5 minutes Looking to the future, Murray describes his vision for creating a best practices guide for dual enrollment in anatomy and physiology. He underscores the importance of focusing on core concepts, guided inquiry, and cooperative learning while moving away from passive slide-based teaching. Kevin and Murray agree that active learning consistently outperforms lecture-heavy approaches, especially in entry-level science courses. Links Teaching to Transgress by bell hooks (book) geni.us/TDCa6G Murray Jensen (U of M faculty page) AandP.info/jd1 Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (organization) theAPprofessor.org/haps POGIL Project: Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (organization) pogil.org University of Minnesota College in the Schools Program (program info cce.umn.edu/...
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  • 10 Reasons Why Mucus Is Our Friend | TAPP 154

    10 Reasons Why Mucus Is Our Friend | TAPP 154
    Aug 19 2025
    Kevin Patton tackles one of A&P’s slimiest subjects: mucus. In this playful but powerful episode, he reveals ten (or eleven) reasons mucus deserves more attention in our teaching. From immunity to fertility, mucus does it all. 00:00 | Introduction 00:45 | Mucus & Mucous 04:27 | Virtual HAPS Conference * 05:41 | Mucus: Body-Wide Protector 10:13 | Gross Episodes * 11:15 | Mucus in Motion 15:46 | Kerry Hull Honored * 16:28 | Mucus & the Human Story 20:42 | Running Concept Lists 21:11 | Mucus is Vital 26:05 | Staying Connected * Breaks ★ If you cannot see or activate the audio player, go to: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-154.html ❓ Please take the anonymous survey: theAPprofessor.org/survey ☝️ Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) ✔️ Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Substack, or Instagram! @theAPprofessor 📰 Get the once-or-twice-weekly TAPP Science & Education Updates theAPprofessor.org/updates “If life hands you a painful irritant, cover it in an iridescent mucus‑like substance until it becomes a pearl.” (Sarah Rosenshine) Mucus & Mucous 3.5 minutes What’s the difference between mucus and mucous? One is a noun, the other an adjective—but that subtle difference trips up a lot of students. This short segment makes a strong case for calling out that distinction early and often in your A&P course. Virtual HAPS Conference 1.0 minute Need new ideas for your A&P course? This brief segment promotes the upcoming virtual HAPS conference and Kevin’s own flipped-session presentation—packed with audio strategies for teaching. Mucus: Body-Wide Protector 4.5 minutes Reasons: Mechanical BarrierImmunological First ResponderHomeostasis Helper Mucus forms a body-wide protective network—physically trapping invaders, launching immune responses with secretory IgA and enzymes, and maintaining pH and hydration across exposed epithelial surfaces. Gross Episodes 1.0 minute This short segment encourages instructors to lean into the gross-out moments. Why? Because they’re often where the best learning happens. And yes, that includes mucus, poop, and pee. Mucus in Motion 4.5 minutes Reasons: 4. Lubrication 5. Trap-and-Transport System 6. Environmental Sentinel This segment gets things moving—literally. Mucus lubricates tissues, rides the mucociliary escalator to clear debris from the lungs, and even signals health status through color and consistency changes. Kerry Hull Honored 0.5 minutes Kevin pauses to celebrate A&P educator Kerry Hull, who received the HAPS President’s Medal. It’s a quick but heartfelt recognition of excellence and contribution to our teaching community. Mucus & The Human Story 4.0 minutes Reasons: 7. Microbiome Mediator 8. Fertility Facilitator 9. Digestive Ally 10. Indicator of Health In this segment, mucus supports friendly microbes, gets involved in reproduction, protects the gut from self-digestion, and signals health changes. It’s a slimy but vital player in our human physiology narrative. Running Concept Lists 0.5 minutes Want to reinforce deeper learning? Use mucus in a running concept list. Kevin explains how this recurring theme links systems and encourages students to build long-lasting conceptual connections. Mucus is Vital 4.5 minutes Reasons: 11. Mucus is Vital to Understanding the Human Body Kevin wraps it all up by calling mucus what it is: vital. It’s not just a side note in A&P—it’s a unifying, system-spanning feature worth revisiting throughout the course. Links 1. What Is Mucus, Anyway? (popular explainer article in Popular Science) AandP.info/154-1 2. Hagfish Slime Expands Faster Than Almost Anything Known (research-based article in Popular Science) AandP.info/154-2 3. Mucus Has Evolved at Least 15 Times in Mammals (article in New Scientist discussing evolutionary biology) AandP.info/154-3b 4. Personal Lubricant Made from Cow Mucus May Protect Against HIV (biomedical research article summary in New Scientist) AandP.info/154-4 5. Mucus, Slime, and Other Sticky Substances (open-access review in Journal of Functional Biomaterials) AandP.info/154-5 6. That’s Disgusting: Unraveling the Mysteries of Repulsion by Rachel Herz (book exploring the science of disgust, includes discussion of mucus) geni.us/154-6 7. Slime: How Algae Created Us, Plague Us, and Just Might Save Us by Ruth Kassinger (book blending science and storytelling about slimy lifeforms, including mucosal adaptations) geni.us/154-7 8. Future Fibers May Be Spun From Slime (short video + article in Science Friday) AandP.info/154-8 9. Seeking medical insights in the physics of mucus (article in Science Daily) AandP.info/154-9 10. Preparation and applications of artificial mucins in biomedicine (scientific review in Current Opinion in Solid State and Materials Science) AandP.info/154-10 ★ HAPS Virtual Conference page AandP.info/5455a4 TAPP episodes related to this episode's topics (NOTE: the episode numbers ...
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  • Pulse Check: A Year in Review & What’s Next for A&P Teaching | TAPP 153

    Pulse Check: A Year in Review & What’s Next for A&P Teaching | TAPP 153
    Apr 8 2025
    "It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future," said Yogi Berra, but that's never stopped me before! In this annual episode, we'll revisit last year's educational forecasts, explore what's popped (and what's fizzled), and check the tea leaves (and little gray cells) once again. With help from colleague Jerry Anzalone—and some cheeky assistance from AI—we'll bravely map out what's next for anatomy and physiology education, all seasoned with empathy, wit, and a cautionary look at history’s lessons. Buckle up: predicting the future is a bumpy—but fascinating—ride! 0:00 | Introduction 0:42 | Season 7 Debrief 7:32 | Virtual Library of TAPP Episodes* 10:15 | How Did We Do Last Year? 27:29 | Manuel the AI Assistant* 33:45 | Jerry Calls in to the Podcast Hotline 34:55 | Jerry's Look at the Coming Year 42:05 | Badges and LinkedIn* 44:31 | Kevin's Look at the Coming Year 52:39 | Staying Connected *Breaks ★ If you cannot see or activate the audio player, go to: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-153.html 🏅 Apply for your credential (badge/certificate) for listening to this episode: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-153.html/#badge ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Please rate & review this podcast so that others can decide whether to give it a try: RateThisPodcast.com/theAPprofessor ❓ Please take the anonymous survey: theAPprofessor.org/survey ☝️ Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) ✔️ Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Substack, Tumblr, or Instagram! @theAPprofessor 📰 Get the once-or-twice-weekly TAPP Science & Education Updates theAPprofessor.org/updates It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future. (Yogi Berra) Season 7 Debrief 7 minutes Looking back at Season 7, I'm amazed (and slightly relieved) how each carefully spaced episode became a hidden gem—proving quality really does beat quantity. Time to unpack what we learned before moving forward. Virtual Library of TAPP Episodes 2.5 minutes Brain break time—stretch those muscles, maybe shake out your fascia, and mentally recharge. Learn a bit about the huge collection of content in the TAPP podcast library—and how to conveniently access it. When we're back, we'll face the music on last year's forecasts, evaluate our hits and misses, and share some fascinating analysis that even surprised me.. How Did We Do Last Year? 17 minutes Were last year's predictions spot-on, or just a near miss? With some helpful (and slightly intimidating) AI analysis, I'll honestly assess where we succeeded, stumbled, or soared—spoiler alert: the AI was more generous than I would've been. Manuel the AI Assistant 6.5 minutes Another quick breather to recover from my yearly dose of humility. Hear about Kevin's new AI assistant to help you when you visit The A&P Professor website. His name is Manuel and he's based on a semi-fictional character I've used for decades in my courses, now living a new life as my website host and troubleshooter. Up next, we welcome Jerry Anzalone's thoughtful predictions for the year ahead. Jerry always offers plenty to think about—get ready for some fresh perspectives. Jerry Calls in to the Podcast Hotline 1 minutes Re-introducing our friend, fellow faculty, and futurist, Jerry Anzalone! Jerry's Look at the Coming Year 7 minutes My friend Jerry Anzalone takes the mic with his thoughtful—and sobering—predictions for the upcoming year. From shifts in federal oversight to fascinating new intersections of technology in anatomy, Jerry paints an honest, nuanced picture worth hearing. Badges and LinkedIn 2.5 minutes Okay, Jerry’s given us plenty to ponder. Stretch those legs, refill your beverage of choice, and return refreshed. And learn how to proudly display your badges or other digital credentials on LinkedIn. It keeps your followers up do date on your activities and it spreads the word about professional development opportunities. Coming up next: my own fearless forecast for 2025. Buckle up—this might get wild. Kevin's Look at the Coming Year 8 minutes Ready for my boldest predictions yet? From TikTok-inspired teaching strategies to the stealth return of overhead projectors, I'll outline surprising shifts I foresee shaping anatomy education, delivered with my usual blend of seriousness and playfulness. Staying Connected 5 minutes Not my usual wrap-up! In unsettling times, educators must stand together. Drawing on lessons from history, I’ll gently remind us that our strength and protection lie in awareness, unity, and mutual respect—even across differences. Links ★ We're in the Midst of an Authoritarian Takeover (article from The Chronicle of Higher Ed) AandP.info/183d11 ★ Six Ways to find Your Courage During Challenging Times (article from Greater Good magazine) AandP.info/a0ab23 ★ What Higher Ed Will Look Like in 10 Years (free report from The Chronicle of Higher Ed) ★ Assessing the Damage After the Education Department...
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