EVALUATION OF A SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM AT A COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

The purpose of this study was to evaluate, in terms of improved final grades, the effectiveness of the supplemental instruction program at t he University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy. Supplemental Instruction, a learning enhancement program, is described. It was imp lemented for a required first year pharmacy course (N=136). Attendance was kept at each supplemental instruction session. Multiple regressio n was the analytic method used to describe the relationship between th e number of supplemental sessions attended, pertinent personal charact eristics and final grade. Regular SI attendance was found to be signif icantly and positively related to final course courses for minority st udents. Implications for teaching are discussed.