I agree that AHE teaching should start from a biological scenario and preferably with practical examples and exercises on herd levels. Also, keeping formulas and abstract thinking on the lowest possible level may be a key element to keep the motivation of the students.
As Katharina points out, the veterinary curriculum is large and diverse. With that in mind, I think careful thoughts also needs to be addressed to where in the study progress topics of animal health economy may best be integrated into the curriculum. For example, at the Norwegian veterinary school a week course in disease control and epidemiology is placed in the same semester as some students have their clinical exams resulting in lower motivation among these students.
I agree that AHE teaching
Mon, 06/17/2013 - 13:05 — Jostein PettersenI agree that AHE teaching should start from a biological scenario and preferably with practical examples and exercises on herd levels. Also, keeping formulas and abstract thinking on the lowest possible level may be a key element to keep the motivation of the students.
As Katharina points out, the veterinary curriculum is large and diverse. With that in mind, I think careful thoughts also needs to be addressed to where in the study progress topics of animal health economy may best be integrated into the curriculum. For example, at the Norwegian veterinary school a week course in disease control and epidemiology is placed in the same semester as some students have their clinical exams resulting in lower motivation among these students.