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Using game format in small group classes for pharmacotherapeutics case studies.

Jeegisha Patel¹

¹College of Pharmacy, University of Sciences, USA.

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

|March 7, 2008

Summary

Incorporating games into pharmacy therapeutics case studies boosted student interest and participation. This educational game format enhanced engagement and improved class performance.

Keywords:

case study game format learning pharmacotherapy

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Area of Science:

Pharmacy Education
Medical Pedagogy

Background:

Traditional classroom methods may not always maximize student engagement in complex subjects like pharmacy therapeutics.
Innovative teaching strategies are needed to foster active learning and deeper understanding in health sciences education.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of integrating game-based learning in a small group pharmacy therapeutics case studies class.
To assess the impact of game formats on student interest, participation, and knowledge reinforcement.

Main Methods:

Developed and implemented classroom games, including a quiz show and board game, for discussing patient care plans.
Utilized a questionnaire to gather student feedback on their perceptions of the game format and its utility in learning therapeutic knowledge.

Main Results:

The majority of students reported that games positively contributed to their learning process.
Implementation of the game format led to a measurable increase in student participation scores.

Conclusions:

Game-based learning effectively increased student interest and participation in pharmacy therapeutics case studies.
While the game format enhances active learning, further research is needed to determine its direct impact on test scores.