Harry Hubball1, Helen Burt. 1. Faculty of Education University of British Columbia, Vancouver. harry.hubball@ubc.ca
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To determine the successful implementation and effectiveness of program-level learning outcomes for a 4-year bachelor of science pharmacy degree program. METHODS: A comprehensive and iterative program evaluation framework was implemented and quantitative and qualitative data were gathered. RESULTS: The critical factors in the successful development and implementation of program-level learning outcomes in this context were program accreditation, the leadership qualities of the curriculum chair, a strong and adequately resourced curriculum team that was able to engage and mobilize the faculty learning community, and scholarly approaches to curriculum reform. CONCLUSION: An integrated range of institutional and programmatic strategies enhance the implementation of program-level learning outcomes in a 4-year undergraduate curriculum.
OBJECTIVE: To determine the successful implementation and effectiveness of program-level learning outcomes for a 4-year bachelor of science pharmacy degree program. METHODS: A comprehensive and iterative program evaluation framework was implemented and quantitative and qualitative data were gathered. RESULTS: The critical factors in the successful development and implementation of program-level learning outcomes in this context were program accreditation, the leadership qualities of the curriculum chair, a strong and adequately resourced curriculum team that was able to engage and mobilize the faculty learning community, and scholarly approaches to curriculum reform. CONCLUSION: An integrated range of institutional and programmatic strategies enhance the implementation of program-level learning outcomes in a 4-year undergraduate curriculum.
Keywords:
assessment; learning outcomes; pedagogy; program evaluation; undergraduate curriculum reform
Authors: Jacqueline E McLaughlin; Julia Khanova; Kelly Scolaro; Philip T Rodgers; Wendy C Cox Journal: Am J Pharm Educ Date: 2015-08-25 Impact factor: 2.047