title: Interdisciplinary Subject "Yakugaku Nyumon" for First-year Students Constructed with Lectures and Problem-based Learning.
abstract: In 2013, Kobe Pharmaceutical University established "Yakugaku Nyumon", an interdisciplinary course, which consists of omnibus lectures and problem-based learning (PBL) on topics ranging from basic to clinical subjects. The themes of the PBL were original ones; "Study from package inserts of aspirin", which aimed to reinforce the contents of the interdisciplinary lectures, and "Let's think about aspirin derivatives (super-aspirin)", which aimed to engender an interest in studying pharmacy. The PBL featured questions from teachers to help with study and was therefore referred to as "question-led PBL" (Q-PBL). The Q-PBL regarding aspirin derivatives began with preparing answers to the questions for a small group discussion (SGD) as an assignment, followed by a SGD, a presentation, and peer-feedback. From an analysis of the questionnaire survey, it was found that students considered the Q-PBL satisfying and that they had achieved the 4 aims: (1) to increase the motivation to study, (2) to enhance an understanding of the relations and significance of basic and clinical sciences, (3) to comprehend the learning content, and (4) to recognize the importance of communication. The Q-PBL with assignments has two favorable points. One is that the first-year students can challenge difficult and high-level questions when they are given these as assignments. The other is that students, who are unfamiliar with SGD can engage in discussions with other students using the knowledge gained from the assignment. The introduction of omnibus lectures and Q-PBL, along with these improvements in theme, application, and review process, promises increased learning efficacy at the university.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pharmacology, Kobe Pharmaceutical University.
authors.forename: Kouya
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authors.lastname: Yamaki
authors.forename: Masafumi
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authors.lastname: Ueda
authors.forename: Kumiko
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authors.lastname: Ueda
authors.forename: Noriaki
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authors.lastname: Emoto
authors.forename: Nobuaki
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authors.lastname: Mizutani
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authors.lastname: Yagi
authors.forename: Masafumi
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authors.lastname: Habu
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authors.lastname: Nakayama
authors.forename: Norihiko
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authors.lastname: Takeda
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authors.lastname: Moriwaki
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authors.lastname: Kitagawa
mesh_terms: D004512:Education, Pharmacy / Q000379:methods*; D004522:Educational Status; D006801:Humans; D058025:Interdisciplinary Studies; D019359:Knowledge; D009042:Motivation; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D018794:Problem-Based Learning; D012580:Schools, Pharmacy; D013339:Students, Pharmacy / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires