Adult Learning Theories in Pharmacy Education

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-11-2019

Department

Educational Research and Administration

Abstract

Both evidence and theory should inform curricular design in pharmacy education. Learning involves acquiring knowledge, skills, and competence. Although many learning theories exist and are incorporated in pharmacy education, adult learning theories may be one of the most useful, given that pharmacy students exhibit characteristics of adult learners. Comparing the role of traditional and adult learning theories offers practical applications of such theories in pharmacy education and helps to establish relevancy for adult learners.

Publication Title

Clincial Pharmacy Education, Practice and Research

First Page

389

Last Page

397

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