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Simon J Tweddell1, John R Purvis1
1School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of Bradford, Richmond Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD7 1DP, United Kingdom.
The International Journal of Pharmacy Practice
|September 19, 2025
Summary
Designing pharmacy curricula using educational evidence and learning theories can improve student engagement and outcomes. This approach optimizes learning through strategies like Team-Based Learning and spiral curriculum design.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Curriculum Design
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Suboptimal student engagement can hinder academic success in pharmacy programs.
- Integrating educational evidence and learning theories is crucial for effective curriculum development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore factors affecting student engagement in pharmacy curricula.
- To demonstrate how educational evidence and learning theories can optimize curriculum design for better student outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Review of educational evidence and learning theories relevant to curriculum design.
- Introduction of a six-step curriculum development framework.
- Case study of the University of Bradford School of Pharmacy's curriculum redesign.
Main Results:
- The University of Bradford implemented an integrated, spiral curriculum with student choice, enhancing motivation.
- Team-Based Learning, informed by social constructivist theories, was used to promote active and collaborative learning.
- The curriculum design focused on identifiable themes and a defined core, fostering deeper learning approaches.
Conclusions:
- Evidence-based curriculum design, incorporating learning theories, is essential for optimizing student engagement and outcomes in pharmacy education.
- Active learning strategies like Team-Based Learning are effective in promoting deeper engagement.
- A well-structured curriculum with student choice can significantly enhance learner motivation and academic performance.
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