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Beyond lectures and practical courses: Teaching pharmacology using imaginative pedagogical tools
J E Baños1, E Blanco-Reina2, I Bellido-Estévez2
1School of Medicine, Universitat de Vic - Universitat Central de Catalunya, Vic, Spain.
Pharmacological Research
|March 6, 2024
Summary
New pedagogical methods enhance pharmacology education for diverse science and health professionals. Innovations include teaching networks, audiovisual resources, virtual worlds, social pharmacology, and clinical evaluations for better understanding and skill development.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology education
- Biomedical sciences
- Health professions education
Background:
- Pharmacology's scope has expanded beyond traditional chemists, doctors, and pharmacists.
- It now includes biologists, biotechnologists, engineers, and health professionals.
- Traditional teaching methods are being supplemented by innovative approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present novel pedagogical methods used in Spanish universities for pharmacology education.
- To highlight diverse approaches for improved conceptualization and understanding of pharmacology.
- To share experiences in enhancing pharmacology teaching across various disciplines.
Main Methods:
- Description of a teaching network for sharing pedagogical innovations.
- Detailed account of a European experience in improving prescribing safety.
- Utilization of popular films and TV series as audiovisual teaching resources.
- Exploration of virtual worlds for pharmacology instruction.
- Inclusion of social pharmacology and service-learning for understanding social aspects.
- Application of Objective Structured Clinical Evaluation (OSCE) for assessing clinical pharmacology students.
Main Results:
- A teaching network facilitates the dissemination of pedagogical innovations among Spanish universities.
- Audiovisual resources like films and TV series can effectively engage biomedical students.
- Virtual worlds offer a new avenue for interactive pharmacology learning.
- Social pharmacology and service-learning enhance understanding of the discipline's societal impact.
- OSCE provides a robust method for evaluating clinical pharmacology competencies.
Conclusions:
- The article showcases innovative pedagogical methods and resources employed in Spanish universities.
- These approaches aim to improve the conceptualization, understanding, and evaluation of pharmacology.
- The presented methods offer valuable insights for enhancing pharmacology education globally.
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