Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2016
Keywords
fsc2017
Abstract
Objective. To assess the effectiveness of optional online quizzes written by peer tutors in a pharmacology course for doctor of pharmacy students.
Methods. Online quizzes were written by peer tutors for second-year pharmacy students. Quizzes reflected the material taught during lecture and were in a format similar to that of the examinations. Data related to performance on each quiz and each examination were collected throughout the semester. At the end of the semester, students and peer tutors were surveyed to gather information on the utility and success of the quizzes.
Results. Students taking online quizzes performed significantly better on examinations than those who did not take quizzes. In addition, students received higher scores on examinations than when practicing with the quizzes. Surveys suggest that students liked the quizzes and felt they increased their confidence and performance on examinations.
Conclusion. The quizzes were beneficial to student performance on examinations as well as student perception of performance and confidence going into the examinations. Quizzes were also beneficial learning experiences for peer tutors.
Publication Information
Lull, Melinda E. and Mathews, Jennifer (2016). "Online Self-testing Resources Prepared by Peer Tutors as a Formative Assessment Tool in Pharmacology Courses." American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 80.7, Article 124-.
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Comments
This article was published in the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and may also be viewed on the publisher's website: http://www.ajpe.org/doi/abs/10.5688/ajpe807124