Pharmacy Practice Faculty Publications
Evaluation of Student Expectations of Team Members and Teamwork
Document Type
Abstract
Publication Date
6-2014
Journal Title
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
Volume
78
Issue
5
First Page
96
Article Number
111
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.5688/ajpe785111
Abstract
Objectives: Professional schools are starting to incorporate pre-set teams into the curriculum for group projects to prepare students for future teamwork in the practice setting. The objective is to evaluate changes in perceptions about expectations of team members and whether preconceived notions affect perceived team function.
Method: Students were assigned to teams to achieve diversity after considering demographics (e.g. ethnicity, gender), personality type, learning styles, and StrengthsFinder® data. P1 and P2 students completed an instrument (5-point Likert-type, strongly-agree to strongly-disagree) assessing 1) expectations and perceptions of team members (14 items) pre- and post-fall semester and 2) perceptions of teamwork (8 items) post-fall semester. Descriptive statistics and paired t-tests were performed.
Results: Students (N=236) completed the instruments. Student perceptions of team member expectations showed significant results in 7 of 14 questions (p
Implications: Working together in a team setting allows students the opportunity to modify their perceptions of others and of teamwork. Experiencing teamwork in the school setting can prepare students to be successful in future patient care teams.
Keywords
Teamwork, student expectations, pharmacy practice
Recommended Citation
Hopper, Andrea D.; Kiersma, Mary E.; Sheppard, Lorin; Chen, Aleda M.H.; Frame, Tracy R.; and Gryka, Rebecca J., "Evaluation of Student Expectations of Team Members and Teamwork" (2014). Pharmacy Practice Faculty Publications. 132.
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