ERIC Number: EJ1075779
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
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Video Review in Self-Assessment of Pharmacy Students' Communication Skills
Volino, Lucio R.; Das, Rolee Pathak
Journal of Education and Learning, v3 n4 p26-36 2014
The objectives of this study were to develop a student self-assessment activity of a video-recorded counseling session and evaluate its impact on student self-perceptions of specific communication skills. This activity was incorporated into a core-communications course within the third professional year of a Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum. Student counseling sessions were video-recorded and released to students for self-assessment review. After watching their recorded counseling sessions, students completed an eight-question, paper-based survey which evaluated the impact of self-assessment on communication skill perceptions. Most students (95.6%) agreed or strongly agreed that their self-assessment process was valuable in developing their communication skills. The greatest change in assessment was associated with the use of eye contact (49.5%). Approximately 40% of students noted changes in perceptions for appropriate rate of speech (42.1%), voice volume (39.8%), and facial expressions (37.2%). Overall, self-assessment of video-recorded counseling sessions impacted students' perceptions of both verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Descriptors: Pharmaceutical Education, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Communication Skills, Video Technology, Graduate Students, Counseling, Student Surveys
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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