South Carolina Department of Education Endorsement

To Whom It May Concern:

Seven years ago South Carolina health science technology teachers became extremely interested in teaching our anatomy and physiology standards using the Zahourek Systems-Anatomy in Clay® Learning System. Each year we have observed more of our health science programs purchasing this hands-on system for use in their classrooms.

This methodology using the student models and reusable clay has been exceptionally well received by administrators, faculty, and students. This teaching aid is an amazing and powerful tool to engage students in learning the body systems, structure by structure from the inside out. We have been very pleased with the evaluations from our faculty statewide and the students' feedback on their understanding of anatomy and physiology concepts.

The career and technical health science education teachers, all of whom are first career healthcare professionals appear motivated and energized using this strategy. Many have a new perspective on teaching these standards and now face the challenge of teaching this content as an opportunity - not an obstacle. Our teachers have even commented how much they have expanded their anatomy and physiology knowledge base by working with the Anatomy in Clay® Learning System.

Just last year, we also found our traditional science teachers expressing an interest in using this system. We are currently watching this strategy expand into our South Carolina high school science classrooms as well. We are continually seeking new ways to improve our students' academic and technical skills. We are grateful to have discovered of this unique way to teach anatomy and physiology. It is indeed our pleasure to recommend this learning system to others who have the responsibility of teaching anatomy and physiology to students from middle school to postsecondary courses.

Very truly yours,

Nancy H. Allen

Office of Career and Technology Education