Social constructivist learning environment in an online professional practice course.
OBJECTIVE
To assess the online social constructivist learning environment (SCLE) and student perceptions of the outcomes of the online introductory module of pharmacy professional practice that was designed based on social constructivism theory.


METHODS
The online introductory module of pharmacy professional practice in pharmaceutical marketing and business was carefully designed by organizing various activities, which were intended to encourage social interaction among students. The Constructivist Online Learning Environment Survey (COLLES) was applied to assess the SCLE. Course evaluation questionnaires were administered to assess student perceptions of this online module.


RESULTS
The result from the COLLES illustrated the development of SCLE in the course. The students reported positive perceptions of the course.


CONCLUSIONS
An online introductory module of pharmacy professional practice in pharmaceutical marketing and business was effective in promoting SCLE.
Sthapornnanon
Nunthaluxna
N
Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon-Pathom, Thailand. nuntalux@su.ac.th
Sakulbumrungsil
Rungpetch
R
Theeraroungchaisri
Anuchai
A
Watcharadamrongkun
Suntaree
S
D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods*; D003479:Curriculum; D004512:Education, Pharmacy / Q000379:methods*; D004521:Educational Measurement; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D007858:Learning; D040541:Marketing / Q000193:education; D017145:Models, Educational; D012931:Social Environment; D013339:Students, Pharmacy / Q000523:psychology