Impact of a practical skills assessment on the individual engagement of undergraduate pharmacy students within laboratory coursework sessions
Boyle, Susanne P. (2012) Impact of a practical skills assessment on the individual engagement of undergraduate pharmacy students within laboratory coursework sessions. Creative Education, 3 (6A). pp. 908-911. ISSN 2151-4771
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Abstract
This study reports on the learner impact, practicability and cost effectiveness of an individual practical skills test designed to assess the interpretative and manipulative skills of undergraduate pharmacy in a laboratory setting. The reliability of the assessment tool across a 5 year period was examined and refinements introduced in response to constructive feedback from colleagues and learner feedback recorded via end of year Student Evaluation Questionnaires. A blended learning strategy supported the needs of multiple learning styles and inclusion of a formative assessment increased student confidence and improved cohort performance in the summative assessment. Future directions include the introduction of a peer learning activity as a means of reducing group sizes and providing an opportunity for the learners to develop skills in constructive critique and reflective learning.
Creators(s): | Boyle, Susanne P.; | Item type: | Article |
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ID code: | 67096 |
Keywords: | practical skills assessment, MPharm degree, formative assessment, peer learning, Education, Education, Engineering (miscellaneous) |
Subjects: | Education |
Department: | Faculty of Engineering |
Depositing user: | Pure Administrator |
Date deposited: | 26 Feb 2019 10:38 |
Last modified: | 21 Jan 2021 10:47 |
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URI: | https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/67096 |
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