Teaching/Learning Pathway

Faculty

Peggy Piascik, Ph.D. - Pathway Coordinator
Frank Romanelli, Pharm.D.

Rationale

Pharmacists can be placed in a number of professional situations that require teaching others: patient education, staff development, continuing education programs, clinical conferences and pharmacy education. The purpose of this pathway is to provide students an understanding of learning and the ability to design and use a variety of educational methods. These skills are appropriate for a variety of learners (e.g. students, patients, the public, and other health professionals.) in both formal and informal settings.

Students who take this pathway can select foundational courses focused on learning offered throughout the campus in areas as psychology and education, a College of Pharmacy course in educational methods, independent problems and clerkship options.

Intended Outcomes

Discuss basic learning principles
Exhibit a strong foundation and enhanced abilities in direct patient care and problem solving
Design an instructional sequence
Master traditional methods such as lecture and discussion
Incorporate active learning methods into teaching
Develop an active learning project

Course Options

Examples of Optional Foundational Courses

EDP 600 Life Span Human Development and Behavior. (3)
EDP 614 Motivation and Learning. (3)
EPE 612 Introduction to Higher Education. (3)
EPE 674 Theories of Student Development. (3)
PSY 450 Learning. (4)

Educational Methods

Required
PHR 895 Independent Problems: Develop and Evaluate an Instructional Project. (1-3)
PHR 895 Introductory Seminar on Active Learning Teaching Methods. (1-3)

Program Development
PHR 988 Pharmacy Practice Clerkship (Teaching/Learning). (4)