Teaching Healthcare Students How to Think Sociologically

Abstract

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...

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Details

Subject Area(s):

Introduction to Sociology/Social Problems

Resource Type(s):

Assignment, Class Activity

Class Level(s):

College 100

Class Size(s):

Any

Usage Notes

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...

Learning Goals and Assessments

Learning Goal(s):

1. To help healthcare students recognize the difference between sociological and non-sociological explanations for human behavior using the example of medication adherence.

Goal Assessment(s):

1. Students will complete a written assignment based on an in-class activity to assess their understanding of the material.