Abstract

In the process of human physiology learning, the appropriation of concepts and physiological processes that can be abstract for students majoring in health is important. That is why, it is necessary to assign a more dynamic and participatory role to students. With this objective active learning methodologies were used in class, specifically the construction of models. These methodologies favored the students’ development of critical, reflective thinking and an exchange of experiences and opinions through peer learning, along with teamwork. This research aimed to carry out a physical representation or model of a functional process associated with the normal systemic working of the human being, by groups of students from two Health undergraduate programmes such as Medicine and Nutrition and Dietetics. Thus, the students were able to present in a practical way the physical image of their own learning process as their knowledge progressed. A mixed methodology study was used as elements of quantitative and qualitative analysis were employed. The results were obtained from an online survey. The objective was to determine the perception or satisfaction of 77 students of the Faculty of Medicine of the Catholic University of the Holy Conception. Analyses of descriptive statistics and frequency distribution, estimating reliability analysis Cronbach’s alpha were conducted. In addition, it was complemented by the development of a focus group with students of Nutrition and Dietetics and an interview with three students from the Medicine programme. Finally, it is possible to emphasize that to achieve meaningful learning, the learning styles of students should be taken into consideration.