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. 2008 Oct 15;72(5):110.
doi: 10.5688/aj7205110.

Pharmacy student and preceptor perceptions of preceptor teaching behaviors

Paveena Sonthisombat  1
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Pharmacy student and preceptor perceptions of preceptor teaching behaviors

Paveena Sonthisombat. Am J Pharm Educ. .

Abstract

Objectives: To compare PharmD students' and preceptors' perceptions of preceptors' teaching behaviors.

Methods: A 47-item survey instrument was developed and distributed to students and preceptors for rating the frequency and adequacy of each teaching behavior as not done, done but inadequate, and well done and adequate.

Results: Seventy-seven (99%) students and 53 (55%) preceptors responded to the survey. Students were somewhat satisfied with their preceptors' teaching behaviors. In comparison, preceptors overrated their own teaching behaviors as well done and adequate on 9 of 47 (19%; p </= 0.05) items, with the majority being in the areas of providing feedback to students and evaluation.

Conclusion: Preceptors tended to overestimate the quality of their performance compared with students' evaluations. These findings suggest the need for a preceptor development program.

Keywords: PharmD student; assessment; perception; preceptor; teaching.

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