Tailoring the Learning Experience
Preceptors often mention that they tailor the learning experience for the student based on their career goals, interests and past experiences A recent article in the American Journal of HealthSystem Pharmacy addresses this strategy and also shares examples to incorporate from experiential learning Also included is a sample survey that students can utilize to indicate their current level of comfort and knowledge on key disease states and patient care activities
TranE Rede ning "tailoring"duringpharmacystudentexperientialrotations AmJHealthSyst Pharm. 2021;78(12):1043-1046. doi:10.1093/ajhp/zxab111
The concept of "learning styles" and "tailoring" education to match them is common, but evidence does not support the effectiveness of matching teaching style to learning style
Alternative methods like tailoring to the learner's knowledge/skill level or using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles may be better approaches
The "expertise reversal effect" suggests novices need more step-by-step guidance while experts need less hand-holding. Teaching should be tailored to the learner's baseline knowledge and skills
UDL principles of engagement, representation, and action/expression aim to create inclusive, exible learning environments rather than changing the learner Examples in experiential settings are provided.
Allowing some autonomy in choosing assignments, providing options for displaying information, offering chances to practice skills, eliciting prior knowledge, and facilitating re ection/goal-setting are UDL-aligned strategies to consider
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Student safety is always paramount, and in some cases the school and the site might not be affected by inclement weather but the student may be In such cases, the student should remain where it is safe until weather conditions improve Otherwise, the following guidelines apply to inclement weather situations.
IPPEs: If inclement weather occurs when a student is to report to an IPPE and either the site or the school is closed, the student is excused from the rotation The student should call the site to determine the site’s status and, in the case of a school closing, to inform his/her preceptor of the School’s status An absence due to inclement weather is considered excused
and the hours should be made up at the discretion of the preceptor If the start of school is delayed due to the weather, this delay would also apply to the IPPE within reason, depending on travel time Delays to the start of IPPE may be made up at an alternate time which is mutually agreed upon by the student and preceptor
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Continuing Education and Preceptor Development Events
American Pharmacists Association Preceptor Guide: Available for download from APhA
On-Demand Offerings:
NEW! CEimpact Podcast, Club "J" - Making Journal Clubs Fun and Effective (Free at CEImpact)
NEW! ASHP Educator Essentials interview with our own Mary Douglass Smith:
ARISE and Shine: Preceptor's Role in Mitigating Bias and Responding to Exclusionary Behaviors (Free at ASHP)
NEW! Mental Health Primer for Preceptors: Tips for Supporting Learners With Mental Health Challenges (Free at APhA)
Medication Safety and Quality Improvement in Community Pharmacy (Free from NABP)
Precepting Generation Z (Free for ASHP Members)
Exploring the Pass-Fail Grading Model in Pharmacy Education (Free for ASHP Members)
FDA Proposed Rule revising the NDC format (Free from FDA)
Precept Responsibly Podcast
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