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Title: A Scalable and Practical Model for Transforming Student Engagement from Passive Consumption to Active Co-Creation
Language: English
Authors: Beatriz Castro, Carla Hernandez, Ayush Bansal, Alana N. Diedrick
Source: International Journal for Students as Partners. 2026 10(1).
Availability: McMaster University Library Press. McMaster University Library, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON L8S $L6 Canada. e-mail: scom@mcmaster.ca; Web site: https://mulpress.mcmaster.ca/ijsap
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 10
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Active Learning, Student Participation, Partnerships in Education, Undergraduate Students, Anatomy, Physiology, Student Developed Materials, Science Tests, Test Construction, Homework, Equal Education, STEM Education
Abstract: This case study describes a students-as-partners initiative embedded within a content-intensive, high-enrollment, two-semester sequence in anatomy and physiology at a North American public university. The project emerged in response to a pedagogical misalignment between course demands and the generic, costly resources provided by commercial publishers. In collaboration with former undergraduate students, the instructor co-developed a suite of custom, inclusive learning tools: interactive eBook modules, HTML-based retrieval practice cards, customized homework activities, and quizzes. Working as co-learners, the team explored digital tools and adopted reciprocal roles throughout the design process. To assess impact, a survey was conducted at the end of the academic year. Respondents (N=991) rated each resource's effectiveness and compared their learning experience with publisher-based courses. Results showed strong student endorsement across all tools, especially quizzes and homework. This case offers a replicable model for co-creating course materials designed to promote equity, accessibility, and disciplinary relevance in STEM education.
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Entry Date: 2026
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