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Evaluating students’ experience of an integrated assessment: A case study in health promotion

Natisha Dukhi1★, Sue Southwood2, Sunitha C Srinivas3★ Corresponding author

  1. 1Faculty of Pharmacy Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa.
  2. 2Centre for Higher Education Research, Teaching & Learning (CHERTL), Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa.
  3. 3Associate Professor Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa.

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Natisha Dukhi

Faculty of Pharmacy Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa.

n.dukhi@ru.ac.za

Volume 48, Issue 3 · pp. 1–5 · PUBLISHED 2014 · DOI: 10.5530/ijper.48.3.1

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ABSTRACT

Objectives: To explore the engagement of second year pharmacy students in a South African University, in the implementation and evaluation of an integrated assignment. Methods:The integrated assignment focused on integrating the concepts of health promotion and pharmacotherapy of chronic non communicable diseases in the Anatomy and Physiology course. On completion, students engaged in a process of evaluation that focused on reflection of the assignment experience and their skills development. Results: Insights from the evaluation process revealed ways in which the assignment was educational and empowering. The students positively highlighted their ability to understand the link between various courses in Pharmacy after doing this integrated assignment, enhanced understanding of addressing chronic non communicable diseases, team building and communication skills. Conclusion: The students’ feedback highlighted that the assignment facilitated the achievement of conceptual integration, skills development and positively influenced their understanding of health promotion. The constructive engagement with the students created a space for reflection and facilitated a conducive environment for students to think freely, creatively and recognize the need for health promotion in their role as future pharmacists.

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    Dukhi, N., Southwood, S., & Srinivas, S. C. (2014). Evaluating students’ experience of an integrated assessment: A case study in health promotion. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, 48(3), 1–5. https://doi.org/10.5530/ijper.48.3.1