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A Tool For Measuring Active Learning In The Classroom, Jenny Van Amburgh, John Devlin, Jennifer Kirwin, Donna Qualters
A Tool For Measuring Active Learning In The Classroom, Jenny Van Amburgh, John Devlin, Jennifer Kirwin, Donna Qualters
Jennifer L. Kirwin
Objectives. To develop a valid and reliable active-learning inventory tool for use in large classrooms and compare faculty perceptions of active-learning using the Active-Learning Inventory Tool.Methods. The Active-Learning Inventory Tool was developed using published literature and validated by national experts in educational research. Reliability was established by trained faculty members who used the Active-Learning Inventory Tool to observe 9 pharmacy lectures. Instructors were then interviewed to elicit perceptions regarding active learning and asked to share their perceptions.Results. Per lecture, 13 ( range: 4-34) episodes of active learning encompassing 3 ( range: 2-5) different types of active learning occurred over 2.2 …
Using Facebook To Facilitate Course-Related Discussion Between Students And Faculty Members, Margarita V. Divall, Jennifer L. Kirwin
Using Facebook To Facilitate Course-Related Discussion Between Students And Faculty Members, Margarita V. Divall, Jennifer L. Kirwin
Jennifer L. Kirwin
Objectives. To use Facebook to facilitate online discussion of the content of a Comprehensive Disease Management course and to evaluate student use and perceptions of this exercise. Design. A Facebook page was created and coordinators encouraged students to "like" the page and to post and view study tips, links, or questions. At the end of the course, students' use and perceptions were evaluated using an anonymous survey tool. Assessment. At the end of week 1, there were 81 followers, 5 wall posts, and 474 visits to the course Facebook page. At peak use, the page had 117 followers, 18 wall …
Service-Learning At A Camp For Children With Asthma As Part Of An Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience, Jennifer L. Kirwin, Jenny A. Van Amburgh, Kristyn M. Napoli
Service-Learning At A Camp For Children With Asthma As Part Of An Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience, Jennifer L. Kirwin, Jenny A. Van Amburgh, Kristyn M. Napoli
Jennifer L. Kirwin
Objectives. To describe a service-learning opportunity within an advanced pharmacy practice experience and report satisfaction survey results from 2001 through present. Design. Pharmacy students volunteered to attend asthma camp during an ambulatory care rotation. Students administered and monitored medications and coordinated educational activities for campers. Students set goals for the week and completed reflective journals about the experience. A survey was administered 1 week and 6 months after the experience to assess satisfaction, changes in attitudes toward children with chronic asthma, and empathy towards patients.Assessment. Most students accomplished their goals and were satisfied with the experience. Approximately 40% of students …