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Using WebCt to implement a basic science competency education course.

Paul R Lockman¹, Julie A Gaasch, Karin Borges

¹Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Texas Tech University HSC, Amarillo, Texas 79106-1712, USA. paul.lockman@ttuhsc.edu

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

|May 17, 2008

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Competency-based education using WebCT improved pharmacy students' understanding and retention of basic science material. Repeated testing allowed all students to achieve similar competency levels, enhancing learning outcomes.

Keywords:

Keller method WebCT anatomy basic sciences competency

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Pharmacy Education
Basic Sciences

Background:

Foundational science knowledge is critical for pharmacy students.
Traditional teaching methods may not optimize long-term retention.
Competency-based education (CBE) offers a structured approach to learning.

Purpose of the Study:

To implement a CBE model in a basic science course for Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) students.
To leverage WebCT for enhanced learning and retention.
To assess the impact of CBE on student understanding of anatomy and cell biology.

Main Methods:

Anatomy-cell biology course divided into 23 modules with corresponding worksheets and examinations.
Students utilized WebCT to take proctored module examinations repeatedly.
Examinations featured randomized question subsets for each attempt.
Analysis of examination scores and attempts needed for competency.

Main Results:

Student performance significantly improved with repeated examination attempts.
Students with initially lower scores reached competency levels comparable to high-scoring peers.
Correlation observed between didactic module scores and practical work performance.

Conclusions:

WebCT-based competency-based education effectively enhanced foundational science learning in pharmacy students.
This educational model shows potential for application in other basic science disciplines.
CBE facilitates equitable learning, enabling all students to achieve mastery.