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It's no debate, debates are great
Eliza A Dy-Boarman1, Sarah A Nisly2, Tracy J Costello3
1Department of Clinical Sciences, Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311-4505, United States.
Introduction:
A debate can be a pedagogical method used to instill essential functions in pharmacy students. This non-traditional teaching method may help to further develop a number of skills that are highlighted in the current Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education Standards 2016 and Center for the Advancement of Pharmacy Education Educational Outcomes 2013.
Commentary:
Debates have also been used as an educational tool in other health disciplines. Current pharmacy literature does illustrate the use of debates in various areas within the pharmacy curriculum in both required and elective courses; however, the current body of literature would suggest that debates are an underutilized teaching tool in pharmacy experiential education.
Implications:
With all potential benefits of debates as a teaching tool, pharmacy experiential preceptors should further explore their use in the experiential setting.
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