Dr. Sean Mcwatt

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sean McWatt is an Assistant Professor and Teaching Scholar at Western University in the School of Kinesiology. His work primarily centers on human anatomy education, focusing on enhancing student learning experiences. His research evaluates the efficacy of teaching methods, technologies, and learning environments, with particular attention to factors influencing students' motivations and performance in learning anatomy. McWatt employs a variety of research methods including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches. His recent studies have explored how students' perceptions of learning anatomy are affected by various instructional strategies amidst challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. He is affiliated with multiple educational centers and actively contributes to the global anatomy community through research and collaboration. McWatt's commitment to improving human anatomy education extends to his involvement in professional organizations, and he has received numerous awards for his contributions to education. He continuously strives to adapt and innovate in his teaching to better support learning outcomes for future health professionals.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor, Teaching Scholar

— Present

Western University • London, Ontario, Canada

Teaching and researching in human anatomy, focusing on methods to improve learning outcomes for students in health professions.

Awards

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COESP BioEd Graduate Student Research Award

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Associate Vice President Academic Teaching Assistant Award Excellence

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Harold Draper Graduate Prize

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
  • Transcripts
  • CV (optional)
Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.