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- Title
The importance of methodological detail and conceptual context when presenting laboratory animal science education tools: The authors' reply.
- Authors
Cicale, Eliana M; Casanova, Verónica; Caturini, Eduardo; Ceol Retamal, Marianela; Greco, María C; Gimenez, Sofía; Gulin, Julián E
- Abstract
This document is a reply to comments and questions regarding a paper published in the Special Issue on Education in the journal Laboratory Animals. The authors, who are educators at the university level, emphasize the importance of evaluation in the teaching-learning process, particularly in practical skills involving live animals. They discuss the lack of legislation in Argentina regarding procedures on living animals and stress the responsibility of caretakers and professionals in adhering to the principles of the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement). The authors share their experience with the Laboratory Animals Technologist degree program at the University of Buenos Aires, which is the only specific training for the care and use of laboratory animals in Latin America. They explain that their rubric for evaluating practical skills is specific to this program but can be adapted for other contexts. The evaluation takes place during practical lessons, with feedback provided by the teaching staff. The authors note that passing the summative evaluation exempts students from a practical final exam but not from a theoretical exam. They acknowledge the limitations of their study due to the small number of students and suggest analyzing courses from different years for a more comprehensive understanding. Overall, they believe that their rubric contributes to achieving the objectives of the program and training technicians with a 3Rs approach.
- Subjects
ARGENTINA; LABORATORY animals; UNIVERSIDAD de Buenos Aires; ANIMAL science; SCIENCE education; LABORATORIES; ZOOLOGY; EFFECT of stress on animals; ARTISTS' studios
- Publication
Laboratory Animals, 2023, Vol 57, Issue 6, p678
- ISSN
0023-6772
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/00236772231176351