Self-directed learning methodology supported by digital technology for training in pharmaceutical services

Abstract

The study aimed to design a Project-Based Learning methodology for the "Pharmaceutical Services I" course that integrates the development of student self-managed learning. Information gathering and processing methods were used to substantiate the proposal. A sequential, four-phase methodology was presented, linking curricular hours with independent work and operationalized through an interactive Methodological Guide and the Cloudida digital platform. It includes assessment systems involving the instructor, tutor, and student, as well as a technological contingency plan. This work represents a theoretical-practical contribution to pharmaceutical education in Cuba by systematizing the synergy between Project-Based Learning and self-managed learning as the core of the process. Its structure, validated by international benchmarks and adapted to the local context, offers a viable pathway for training professionals who are reflective, autonomous, and committed to their continuous development.