My reflections on teaching pharmacy technicians
A lot of students that go through my program appear to be kinesthetic learners. However, while some subjects can be taught that way by including more compounding labs, others are purely theoretical, such as pharmacology. I usually provide detailed handouts and add to them from my experience, other readings, or how the topics connect to pharmacy practice. I found that when kinesthetic or visual learning is not feasible due to subject matter, personal narratives from the field or illustration from practical applications can fill in the gap.
Hi Steve, Thanks for your post to the forum. I think it is terrific that you encourage your students to relate to the profession they are studying to be a part of! I use You-Tube often for videos to use in my classes. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career.
Susan Polick
Absolutely. I use examples from professional journals, papers given during conventions on the subject, and forums/discussions appearing online involving other industry pros in our field. Besides, I feel early involvement can make a student feel like they are part of the group before they graduate...and maybe give a little confidence boost. Funny as it sounds, You tube has lots to offer since there is a pretty big selection of presentations dealing with the very demonstrations I can't offer in a "hands-on" mode.
Hi Helen, Thanks for your post to the forum. I have the same problem with my general education courses such as "Critical Thinking". making the subject matter relevant is a great strategy! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career.
Susan Polick
