Perceptions and Utility of Course Evaluations in US Pharmacy Schools.
Am J Pharm Educ
; 88(2): 100646, 2024 Feb.
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| ID: mdl-38211883
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
This study aimed to describe the purpose, implementation, and perceived utility of course evaluations in pharmacy programs.METHODS:
After a literature review, a 34-item survey was developed, pretested, and sent to assessment administrators at accredited pharmacy programs (N = 139) with at least 3 follow-ups. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed in IBM SPSS Statistics software.RESULTS:
A total of 90 programs responded (64.7% response rate). Most students (94%) were offered the opportunity to complete course evaluations. Some students completed evaluations during the course (47%), while others did so within 1 week of completion of the course (49%). Whether or not class time was given for students to complete the survey was often dependent on faculty choice (52.2%). Results were typically released after final grades were posted (92%), in time to use for the next semester of teaching (77%). Faculty were chosen to be evaluated by the number of teaching hours (50%) followed by all instructors (45.6%). Programs used the results for performance reviews by chairs (91%), course coordinator reviews (84%), and committee continuous quality improvement efforts (72%). Most programs did not provide faculty guidance on using evaluations (78%) nor development/mentoring (57%); only 22% of programs offered student development in completing evaluations.CONCLUSION:
While most programs invite feedback from all students via evaluations, most did not provide guidance to faculty on how to use this feedback for faculty or course development purposes. A more robust process to optimize the use of course evaluations should be developed.Key words
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Students, Pharmacy
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Education, Pharmacy
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Am J Pharm Educ
Year:
2024
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Article
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