Journal Title:  Journal of Pharmacy Teaching | Vol:  13 | Issue:  1 | Year:  2006   
Print ISSN:  1044-0054 | Online ISSN:     

A Primer for the Application of Cognitive Learning Principles to Pharmacy Teaching and Learning

Associate Professor Douglas J. Lynch Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Dean Dr. David F. Maize R.Ph. and Ph.D.

pages: 3 - 16
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Abstract:

This paper reviews the utility of cognitive and educational psychology to improve pharmacy teaching and learning. Emphasis is placed upon the formation of cognitive schema, development of expertise, transfer of learning and metacognitive skills. Using these few principles, students' motivation to learn should increase and make them lifelong learners while improving pharmacy teaching.