Faculty of Science: School of Pharmacy - PP3
The School of Pharmacy at SU re-engineered the Pharmacy Practice 3 (PP3) class to increase the level of attainment by increasing the opportunities for students to rehearse and receive feedback on professional practice skills. The class redesign involved the development of a bespoke online virtual tutor which allowed students to engage in regular self-testing with immediate feedback. Learning was reinforced by linking face-to-face activities with those online. During the two years of REAP pass rates at the first attempt have increased from 68% to 87%. The results of the completed redesign can be found by following the links listed below:
At a Glance
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Department:
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School of Pharmacy
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Class/Course:
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Pharmacy Practice 3 (PP3)
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Students:
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240
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Technology:
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Online simulation tutorial
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Assessment Activities:
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Regular online tasks to improve student engagement, multiple opportunities for self-testing and regular feedback.
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Efficiencies:
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Savings in staff time due to reduced need for remedial revision work with individual students.
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Learning Gains:
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Significant gain in overall exam mark in 2006/07 (+16%) compared to 2005/06 diet.
“The tutorial was an excellent resource and learning tool to supplement our class”
Simulated exactly what it would be like to carry out a check on a prescription, allowing us to experience the difficulties involved and discover where we needed improvement” Student comments
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Preliminary Findings
Principles in Practice
Summary Report
Staff Involved
- Dr Anne Boyter [anne.boyter 'at' strath.ac.uk]
- Prof Kathleen Kane [k.a.kane 'at' strath.ac.uk]
- Mr Ian Thompson [ian.thompson 'at' strath.ac.uk]
- Dr John Dempster [j.dempster 'at' strath.ac.uk]
School of Pharmacy participate in SU Learning Enhancement Network REAP Event 25th April 2006
Presentation by Ian Thompson, SU School of Pharmacy