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Utilizing widely available podcasts to create a reflection activity for pharmacy students.
Abigale T Matulewicz1, Victoria Hammond1, Julie A Patterson1
1Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy, 410 N 12th Street, P.O. Box 980533, Richmond, VA 23298-0533, United States.
Pharmacy students enhanced self-reflection and critical thinking skills by completing written assignments based on podcasts. This innovative approach fostered deeper understanding of personal biases and professional competencies in healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Affective Domain Skills Development
- Self-Reflection Strategies
Background:
- Creative strategies are essential for developing affective domain skills in students.
- Traditional methods may not fully engage learners in self-reflection.
- The affective domain is crucial for holistic professional development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe and assess a novel written self-reflection assignment using podcasts.
- To evaluate the impact of podcast-based reflections on pharmacy students' affective skills.
- To explore student perceptions of this innovative educational approach.
Main Methods:
- Second-year pharmacy students (N=122) completed two written reflections on podcasts.
- Reflections focused on personal beliefs/biases and pharmacist competencies.
- The modified Questionnaire for Reflective Thinking (mQRT) and perception surveys were administered pre- and post-assignment.
Main Results:
- 95.1% of students completed the assessments.
- The majority (91.4%) reported reflections changed their view of healthcare.
- Most students (81.9%) felt their beliefs/biases were challenged.
Conclusions:
- Podcast-based written reflections are an effective tool for engaging pharmacy students.
- This method can enhance self-reflection, self-awareness, and metacognition.
- Assignments utilizing podcasts offer a unique approach to assessing affective educational outcomes.
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