The life and times of PSI

Buskist, William; Cush, David T.; DeGrandpre, R. J.

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“…There are several possible reasons. First, as Buskist et al (1991) suggested, behavioral teaching methods often do not jibe with traditional pedagogical practices. PSI, for instance, with its focus on self-pacing, may require more than the usual 10-or 15-week format that is common in most educational settings.…”

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“…Second, habit, coupled with a lack of time, may be responsible for the relative indifference that many teachers have shown toward behavioral teaching methods (Buskist et al, 1991). Many teachers-including those who are aware of the positive outcomes generated by behavioral teaching methods-have continued to lecture simply because they have done so for years.…”

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“…And finally, the presentation of course material moves from simple to complex, with complex concepts broken down into simpler subcomponents that students must master before moving on. Although extensive discussion of these teaching methods is beyond the scope of this article, suffice it to say that behavioral teaching methods have consistently outperformed more traditional teaching methods at all levels of education (for reviews, see Binder & Watkins, 1990;Buskist, Cush, & DeGrandpre, 1991;Jaehnig & Miller, 2007;Kinder & Carnine, 1991;Moran & Malott, 2004).…”

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“…So, personalized system of instruction (PSI) can be consistent with constructivist approach to education by including discovery learning experiences. PSI is consistent with constructivist approach and is a learner centered system that puts the main emphasis on the learner and places the learner in an active role (Buskist, Cush, & DeGrandpre, 1991). Social interactionist theory is an explanation of language development that emphasizes the role of social interaction between the growing child and linguistically knowledgeable adults.…”

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“…This was not considered to be a major methodological change as the use of student tutors has been shown to have varying impact on the success of a Keller-style competency course. 8 In this manuscript, we present a computer-assisted, module-based course for Anatomy and Cell Biology, provide evidence of student learning within modules that included computer-assisted examinations, provide evaluative data showing modules increase laboratory practical scores, and summarize our conclusions about implementation of competency-module education in pharmacy basic science education. …”

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Using WebCt to Implement a Basic Science Competency Education Course

Lockman¹,

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Objective. To implement a model of competency-based education in a basic science competency course using WebCT to improve doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) students' understanding and long-term retention of course materials.Methods. An anatomy-cell biology course was broken down into 23 modules, and worksheets and mirrored examinations were created for each module. Students were allowed to take the proctored examinations using WebCT as many times as they wanted, with each subsequent test containing a new random subset of questions. Examination scores and the number of attempts required to obtain a passing score were analyzed. Results. Student performance improved with the number of times a module examination was taken. Students who initially had low scores achieved final competency levels similar to those of students who initially had high scores. Score on module scores (didactic work) correlated with scores on practical work Conclusions. Using WebCT to implement a model of competency-based education was effective in teaching foundational anatomy and cell biology to pharmacy students and could potentially be applied to other basic science courses.Keywords: Keller method, anatomy, basic sciences, competency, WebCT INTRODUCTIONA main concern in education is that students do not learn as effectively when teachers rely heavily upon traditional didactic lectures.1 The primary reasons for this include: (1) not distinguishing between students with regard to previous knowledge levels, learning styles, and individual learning ability; (2) using the same instructional pace for weak and strong students; and (3) lack of feedback after examinations. In addition, even when graded examinations are returned to them, students rarely undergo the process of correcting their knowledge deficits and retesting that new knowledge.These educational limitations have been addressed by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) in Standard 12: ''Attention should be given to teaching efficiencies and effectiveness as well as innovative ways and means of curricular delivery. Educational techniques and technologies should be appropriately integrated to. . . meet the needs of diverse learners. (In addition) evidence that the educational process involves students as active, self-directed learners. . . should be provided. '' 2 Despite the drawbacks of the large class lecture format and ACPE's recommendation that pharmacy schools use innovative teaching strategies, many pharmacy faculty members still rely heavily upon traditional didactic lectures. To follow through on the ACPE's suggestion, we evaluated the extent to which a model of competencybased education (Keller's Personalized System of Instruction 3 ) provides more effective PharmD instruction in the Anatomy and Cell Biology course at our School of Pharmacy.The Keller model of competency based education is founded upon the educational concept of ''mastery learning'' where it is postulated that regardless of level of intelligence, all individuals could learn a subject given enou...

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The life and times of PSI

Cited by 83 publications

References 26 publications

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