Implementation and Evaluation of Team-Based Learning in a Pharmacy Law and Ethics Module

Abstract

Team-based learning (TBL) is an active learning strategy based on sequential stages: individual advanced preparation, readiness assurance process, and team application. When adopting this instructional strategy, planning entails consideration about organizing contents, securing the right infrastructure, forming groups, and grading students work. The first class should be used to cover key aspects, such as explaining how TBL works and why it is being used. Facilitating TBL classes demands communication and organizational skills, in addition to content-expertise. TBL was implemented in a pharmacy law and ethics module. The perspectives of students collected through surveys were overall favorable. These perspectives, together with other favorable indicators, led to TBL maintenance until the current days.