Ceren UĞUZ GENÇER, Hasan TETİKER
Medical Records - 2026;8(1):1-6
Aim: This study aims to examine the effects of drawing and coloring-based learning methods on students' academic success in anatomy which is one of the basic courses of medical education. Material and Methods: The study was conducted with 2nd term students of the Faculty of Medicine during the "Circulatory and Respiratory System" committee. Participants were included in the study on a voluntary basis and were divided into two groups according to their learning preferences: those working with traditional methods and those using coloring-based methods. All students were administered a multiple-choice formative exam consisting of 20 questions; then, the scores related to anatomy from the committee's general exam were recorded. The obtained data were analyzed with SPSS 22.0. Results: 40% of the 70 students participating in the study preferred coloring-based methods. It was determined that the group using coloring showed statistically significantly higher performance in both subject-specific exam scores and general anatomy success scores (p<0.05). A significant relationship was found between gender and learning method; it was observed that female students preferred the coloring method more. Conclusion: Coloring and drawing based learning strategies have enabled students to participate more actively in the learning process and have contributed positively to academic success compared to traditional methods. These methods should be evaluated as low-cost, applicable and multi-sensory interaction alternative learning tools. They provide a valuable contribution in terms of developing strategies that are compatible with individual learning differences, especially in intensive courses in basic medical sciences.
