Using Curriculum Mapping to Engage Faculty Members in the Analysis of a Pharmacy Program

Objective. To develop a curriculum mapping process that supports continuous analysis and evidence-based decisions in a pharmacy program. Design. A curriculum map based on the national educational outcomes for pharmacy programs was created using conceptual frameworks grounded in cognitive learning an...

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Published in:American journal of pharmaceutical education 2014-09, Vol.78 (7), p.139-139, Article 139
Main Authors: Zelenitsky, Sheryl, Vercaigne, Lavern, Davies, Neal M., Davis, Christine, Renaud, Robert, Kristjanson, Cheryl
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
competencies
Curricula
Curriculum - standards
curriculum mapping
Education
Education, Pharmacy - methods
Education, Pharmacy - standards
Educational Measurement - methods
Educational Measurement - standards
educational outcomes
Faculty - standards
Humans
Instructional Design and Assessment
learning objectives
learning outcomes
Medical education
Pharmacists
Program Evaluation - methods
Program Evaluation - standards
Universities and colleges
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Summary:Objective. To develop a curriculum mapping process that supports continuous analysis and evidence-based decisions in a pharmacy program. Design. A curriculum map based on the national educational outcomes for pharmacy programs was created using conceptual frameworks grounded in cognitive learning and skill acquisition. Assessment. The curriculum map was used to align the intended curriculum with the national educational outcomes and licensing examination blueprint. The leveling and sequencing of content showed longitudinal progression of student learning and performance. There was good concordance between the intended and learned curricula as validated by survey responses from employers and graduating students. Conclusion. The curriculum mapping process was efficient and effective in providing an evidence-based approach to the continuous quality improvement of a pharmacy program.
ISSN:0002-9459
1553-6467
DOI:10.5688/ajpe787139