At Chemistomorrow, we deliberately avoid traditional study guides and lectures. Instead, our focus is on enquiry-based learning – a form of active, problem-driven education. Research in adult education shows that active learning strategies engage learners more deeply, helping them apply and retain knowledge better than passive listening. We trust that your strong foundation from university studies can be honed through practical enquiry, so our approach emphasizes tackling real-world pharmacy problems rather than rote review.
Why Focus on Questions and Real-World Scenarios?
- Adult Learner Engagement: Adults learn best when solving relevant problems. According to adult learning theory, adult learning is “problem-centered,” so training should use problem-solving exercises and scenario-based activities . By working through clinical cases and questions, learners stay motivated and see the immediate relevance to practice.
- Application of Knowledge: Enquiry-based learning compels you to apply your university-gained knowledge. In fact, students actively engaged in solving cases are “better able to apply the knowledge they gain” . This bridges the gap between theory and practice, reinforcing concepts for the GPhC exam and on-the-job decision making. Even the GPhC exam itself uses realistic patient scenarios to assess higher-order thinking, rather than simple recall .
- Better Retention and Critical Thinking: Attempting practice questions leverages the proven benefits of retrieval practice – actively recalling information enhances long-term retention and even improves performance on complex tasks . Active, inquiry-driven methods also stimulate higher-order reasoning and critical analysis , essential skills for a safe and effective pharmacist.
In summary, Chemistomorrow’s enquiry-based approach respects your prior learning and challenges you to deepen it through questions and real-life contexts. This not only prepares you for the foundation training year and GPhC exam, but also cultivates the problem-solving mindset needed for future pharmacy practice