Evaluation of interactive teaching strategies and learning outcomes on the topic of kidney pharmacotherapy
Issued Date
2023-03-01
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ISSN
18771297
eISSN
18771300
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85151514814
Pubmed ID
37029075
Journal Title
Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning
Volume
15
Issue
3
Start Page
302
End Page
310
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning Vol.15 No.3 (2023) , 302-310
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Sukkha S., Supapaan T., Meesawatsom P. Evaluation of interactive teaching strategies and learning outcomes on the topic of kidney pharmacotherapy. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning Vol.15 No.3 (2023) , 302-310. 310. doi:10.1016/j.cptl.2023.03.013 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/81901
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Evaluation of interactive teaching strategies and learning outcomes on the topic of kidney pharmacotherapy
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Abstract
Background and purpose: Students' knowledge retention decreases overtime when experiencing large-group teaching. Engaging class activities improve student learning. We report the rapid changes in teaching methods and measurable learning outcomes on the topic of kidney pharmacotherapy (KP) in a doctor of pharmacy program. Educational activities and setting: The KP modules were delivered using two different methods, traditional lecture (TL) (in-person class) and interactive strategies of online learning (ISOL), to fourth-year pharmacy students during the academic years 2019 and 2020, respectively. This study aimed to compare the learning outcomes from TL and ISOL examinations. Students' perceptions regarding their new learning experiences were also explored. Findings: A total of 226 students were included in the study (TL, n = 118; ISOL, n = 108). The median percentage of the overall score from the ISOL examinations was higher than that achieved by the TL class (73% vs. 67%, P = .003). Further analyses revealed similar improvements in most learning outcomes and cognitive domains. A higher proportion of students taught through ISOL achieved scores >80% than those in the TL group (39% vs. 16%, P < .001). The student respondents provided positive feedback regarding activities in the ISOL cohort. The delivery of online KP when integrated with interactive strategies can maintain the outcome-based learning in Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University. Approaches that aid student engagement during teaching and learning become opportunities for the improvement of education adaptability.