Development and Evaluation of a Contemporary Topics in Pharmacy Practice Course Integrating Multiple Active Learning Strategies
Professor and Director Therese Poirier Pharm.D. and M.P.H and F.A.S.H.P and F.C.C.P and B.C.P.Spages: 17 - 35
- DOI: 10.1300/J060v05n03_03
- Version of record first published: 25Oct1996
Abstract:
A two-credit Contemporary Topics in Pharmacy Practice course for Pharm.D. students is described and evaluated. The course was developed to increase students' understanding of current trends, issues, and developments in contemporary pharmacy practice. The content of the course lends itself well to the development of many of the curricular outcomes outlined by the AACP Commission to Implement Change in its Background Paper II. Multiple active learning strategies are employed to require students to think critically about contemporary issues and to communicate their viewpoints and evaluations in both written and oral form. Teaching strategies used include minimal lecturing, assigned literature readings, student presentations, classroom discussions, and group and individual projects. The students contract for grade desired using a performance proposal. They are also required to keep a written journal of activities and perspectives on the issues discussed.