Carpenter R. E., Silberman, D., Takemoto, J. K., Coyne, L.,

Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning

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Elsevier

Critical thinking is an acquired and evolving ability that develops independently within each of us.1 Critical thinking is defined by the Association of American Colleges and Universities as “a habit of mind characterized by the comprehensive exploration of issues, ideas, artifacts, and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion.” 2 Critical thinking is an essential skill for pharmacy students' development and transition into professional pharmacy. 3,4 Moreover, strong critical thinking skills are an indicator of student success in pharmacy school. 5 The purpose of this study is to evaluate the pedagogy of team-based learning (TBL) on critical thinking skills of pharmacy students.

The Impact of Team-based Learning on the Critical Thinking Skills of Pharmacy Students [pdf]