Teaching Healthcare Students How to Think Sociologically
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This in-class activity and assignment builds on Adam’s (2010) exercise on the differences between sociological and non-sociological explanations for human behavior but with a focus on healthcare students. As sociology becomes increasingly integrated into the curriculum of healthcare education, it is important to develop strategies for teaching the relevance of sociology for the future careers of healthcare students. Healthcare students are already familiar with the general concept of medication adherence; however, they have most likely not been encouraged to consider the behavior from a sociological perspective. This activity asks students to generate sociological and nonsociological explanations for medication-taking behaviors and to consider the implications of these explanations for their future interactions with patients.
Details:
Resource Type(s):
Assignment, Class Activity
Author(s):
Danielle M Giffort
Date Published:
2/5/2016
Subject Area:
Introduction to Sociology/Social Problems
Class Level:
College 100
Class Size:
Any
Language:
English
Usage Notes:
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This in-class exercise and accompanying assignment was designed for healthcare students (specifically pharmacy students) who are taking Introduction to Sociology. Ideally, the in-class activity and assignment take place during the first week of the semester when students learn about the sociological imagination. The assignment could also be used in an...
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Goal 1:
To help healthcare students recognize the difference between sociological and non-sociological explanations for human behavior using the example of medication adherence.
Assessment 1:
Students will complete a written assignment based on an in-class activity to assess their understanding of the material.
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