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Publication Date: 2015
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Impact of Active Teaching Methods Implemented on Therapeutic Chemistry Module: Performance and Impressions of First-Year Pharmacy Students
Derfoufi, Sanae; Benmoussa, Adnane; El Harti, Jaouad; Ramli, Youssef; Taoufik, Jamal; Chaouir, Souad
Journal of Problem Based Learning in Higher Education, v3 n2 p1-15 2015
This study investigates the positive impact of the Case Method implemented during a 4- hours tutorial in "therapeutic chemistry module." We view the Case Method as one particular approach within the broader spectrum of problem based or inquiry based learning approaches. Sixty students were included in data analysis. A pre-test and posttest were conducted along with the tutorial class. A standard anonymous questionnaire was used to survey students' impressions about lectures. Results show that students obtain higher scores for the post-test compared with the pre-test. We could state that there is clearly a need to extend this experience even for other modules. However, it would seem essential to admit that professors, especially in our context, need to acquire complex teaching competences. The new reform of pharmaceutical studies, planned for the next academic year 2015-2016, would represent an excellent opportunity to plan regular workshops and training sessions for professors in active pedagogy field.
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Education, Pharmacy, Drug Therapy, Case Method (Teaching Technique), Pretests Posttests, Student Surveys, Questionnaires, Problem Based Learning, Tutorial Programs, Foreign Countries, Tutors, College Students
Aalborg University Press. Skjernvej 4A, 2.sal, 9000, Aalborg, Denmark. Web site: http://journals.aau.dk/index.php/pbl
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Morocco
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