Therese I Poirier1, Cathy Santanello. 1. School of Pharmacy, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL 62025, USA. tpoirie@siue.edu
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe the introduction of an education concentration in a doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) program and to evaluate its impact on students' knowledge and attitudes about teaching. DESIGN: A concentration consisting of 3 elective 2-credit didactic courses and an advanced pharmacy practice experience with a teaching focus were developed and implemented into the PharmD curriculum. ASSESSMENT: An attitudes survey instrument and knowledge test were administered to students enrolled in the education concentration track at baseline and after completing the 3 didactic education courses. Students' attitudes toward using various assessment tools and instructional strategies improved and knowledge about concepts in higher education and interest in pursuing a career in academia increased. CONCLUSION: Pharmacy students completing an education concentration were more likely to consider a career in higher education.
OBJECTIVE: To describe the introduction of an education concentration in a doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) program and to evaluate its impact on students' knowledge and attitudes about teaching. DESIGN: A concentration consisting of 3 elective 2-credit didactic courses and an advanced pharmacy practice experience with a teaching focus were developed and implemented into the PharmD curriculum. ASSESSMENT: An attitudes survey instrument and knowledge test were administered to students enrolled in the education concentration track at baseline and after completing the 3 didactic education courses. Students' attitudes toward using various assessment tools and instructional strategies improved and knowledge about concepts in higher education and interest in pursuing a career in academia increased. CONCLUSION: Pharmacy students completing an education concentration were more likely to consider a career in higher education.
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Keywords:
advanced pharmacy practice experience; career; education concentration; faculty recruitment
Authors: Shane P Desselle; Gretchen L Peirce; Brian L Crabtree; Daniel Acosta; Johnnie L Early; Donald T Kishi; Dolores Nobles-Knight; Andrew A Webster Journal: Am J Pharm Educ Date: 2011-05-10 Impact factor: 2.047