Home⇛JPAIR Institutional Research Journal⇛vol. 25 no. 2 (2025)

Animated Pedagogical Resources in Pharmacy: Effects of Prior Knowledge, Learning Outcomes and Classroom Dynamics

Richie G. Bayuran | Jenny Marie Blancaflor | Eric Justin Blancaflor

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

The rapidly changing landscape of pharmacy education has led to a need for fresh and creative pedagogical strategies that bridge the gap between academic knowledge and distinct professional practice. This study explored the effects of authentic learning material (ALM) on classroom engagement, academic performance and students' prior knowledge. The instructional materials were theoretically and epistemologically positioned within the frameworks of Constructivist Learning, Situated Learning, and Bloom's Revised Taxonomy using Quasi-Experimental Design. The results indicated that pharmacy students had from very little knowledge to basic knowledge about a range of pharmacy topics. The academic performances of the students over a Prelim, a Midterm, and a Final after the use of ALMs were statistically significant (p<0.001). The Article history: Received: 13 Feb 2025 Revised: 10 Aug 2025 Accepted: 22 Sept 2025 Published: 30 Oct 2025



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