A new book from ACCP provides a rich resource for pharmacy residents completing a teaching and learning curriculum program, professionals new to pharmacy academia, or anyone wanting to learn more about pharmacy education. Essentials of Pharmacy Teaching and Learning covers all aspects of pharmacy education, including developing courses and syllabuses, using technology in teaching, working with small and large groups, providing student assessment, and managing one’s career as a pharmacy educator.
Editors Michael C. Thomas, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS, and Peter J. Hughes, Pharm.D., M.S.Ed., BCPS, recruited experts in pharmacy and health sciences education to contribute their expertise to the book. Each chapter begins with a case vignette and learning objectives and concludes with questions to consider. The content is designed to be a comprehensive overview of pharmacy education.
“The goal of this book is to be a well-used and trusted guide to serve pharmacy educators throughout their whole profession,” said Thomas. “We believe that this book provides a great foundation to serve as a starting point for learning and exploring more about pharmacy education.”
A strength of the book is the carefully selected group of authors who contributed to it. “Readers will gain firsthand insight into how leaders in the field of pharmacy and health sciences education approach the concepts discussed in the book,” said Hughes. “This book is intended to serve as an approachable text that will explore concepts that many seasoned academics take for granted” and “chapter authors were instructed to write from this perspective and provide pearls and insights, where appropriate.”
The book’s 18 chapters cover four major areas of pharmacy teaching and learning:
Section I – Introduction
- Introduction to Teaching and Learning Programs, Michael C. Thomas, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS
- Getting Started as a Pharmacy Educator, Brian L. Erstad, Pharm.D., MCCM, FCCP, FASHP, BCPS
- From Psychological Basis of Learning to Learning Theories, Adam M. Persky, Ph.D., FACSM
Section II – Preparation and Delivery of Instructional Content
- Digital Technology and Learning Management Systems, Timothy Dy Aungst, Pharm.D.
- Course and Syllabus Development, Andrea S. Franks, Pharm.D., BCPS
- Didactic Lecture Development and Delivery, Todd Zakrajsek, Ph.D.
- Large Group Active Learning Strategies, David W. Stewart, Pharm.D., BCPS
- Small Group Facilitation, Bradley M. Wright, Pharm.D., FASHP, FALSHP, BCPS
- Simulation Teaching, Amy L. Seybert, Pharm.D., FCCP, FASHP, CHSE
- Interprofessional Education, Zachary A. Weber, Pharm.D., FASHP, FNAP, BCPS, BCACP, CDCES
- Experiential Teaching, Craig D. Cox, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS
Section III – Assessment
- Student Learning Assessments, Patrick J. Gallegos, Pharm.D., BCPS; and Michael J. Peeters, Pharm.D., M.Ed., Ph.D., FCCP, FNAP
- Development and Use of Rubrics, Michael J. Peeters, Pharm.D., M.Ed., Ph.D., FCCP, FNAP; and Michelle N. Schroeder, Pharm.D., RPh, BCACP, CDCES
- Developing Examination Questions, Michael J. Fulford, Ph.D.; and Andrew Darley, Pharm.D., M.Ed., BCPS
Section IV – Special Topics
- Incivility and Academic Integrity, T. Kristopher Harrell, Pharm.D., M.A., FASHP
- Academic Progression, James McAuley, RPh, Ph.D., FAPhA
- Charting a Course for Professional Development as a Pharmacy Educator, Peter J. Hughes, Pharm.D., M.S.Ed., BCPS
- Pursuing a Career in Pharmacy Education, Evan Robinson, RPh, Ph.D., FNAP
Most chapters include online supplemental resources that provide practical applications of concepts explored in the book. These additional articles, examples, worksheets, and videos are available to all purchasers of the print and eBook versions.
To order, visit ACCP’s online bookstore.