Development and Implementation of a Web-Based Advanced Teaching Experience

Objective. A distance-education teaching skills elective was developed to provide an advanced-level teaching experience for students in our Nontraditional Doctor of Pharmacy (NTPD) program. Methods. This 16-week experience had 2 required components: (1) a Web-based teaching skills curriculum that pr...

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Published in:American journal of pharmaceutical education 2005-01, Vol.69 (2), p.22
Main Authors: Pruchnicki, Maria C., Bennett, Marialice S., Legg, Julie E., Mungall, Dennis
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Beginning Teachers
College students
Colleges & universities
Curricula
Distance learning
Educational Technology
Educational Theories
Experiential Learning
Internet
Student teachers
Teaching methods
Teaching Skills
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Summary:Objective. A distance-education teaching skills elective was developed to provide an advanced-level teaching experience for students in our Nontraditional Doctor of Pharmacy (NTPD) program. Methods. This 16-week experience had 2 required components: (1) a Web-based teaching skills curriculum that provided core knowledge on educational pedagogy and teaching principles; and (2) structured teaching activities, including responsibilities in junior courses in the NTPD program. Assessment. Student teachers' progress was monitored through a Web-based teaching portfolio and specialized grading rubrics (eg, for evaluating presentation skills). Formative feedback on teaching performance, emphasizing self-assessment, was provided via collaboration with the Office of Faculty and Teaching Assistant Development. Between September 2003 and August 2004, 6 students completed the program and 3 more enrolled. Anticipated enrollment is 3 students per semester. Implications. This rotation models scholarly and reflective methods for teaching, and combines formal educational activities and structured teaching experiences. Student teachers have the opportunity to develop advanced skills and gain confidence as teachers. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0002-9459
1553-6467
DOI:10.5688/aj690222