Abstract

ALBERT DIAZ, Juan Félix  and  LOPEZ CALICHS, Ernesto. The direction of the independent work in the curricular discipline of Morphology-Physiology in Dentistry studies. Rev Ciencias Médicas [online]. 2011, vol.15, n.1, pp.116-128. ISSN 1561-3194.

The direction of the independent work in the discipline of Morphology-Physiology in Dentistry studies at "Pinar del Rio" Medical University presents deficiencies that limit the quality of the professional training in dentistry studies. Objective: to determine the behavior of the direction for independent work in such discipline, and its relation to the academic performance achieved by the students. Method: a descriptive, cross-sectional study in Morphology-Physiology in Dentistry studies at "Pinar del Rio" Medical University, during the beginning of the second term in the academic course 2009-2010. The sample was comprised of 61 students enrolled in 1^st academic year (Central Venue), as well as the 5 professors who teach the discipline. The empiric methods used were: documentary analysis, surveys to students and professors. Data were processed using the descriptive statistics and the chi-square test with a level of confidence of 95%. Results: despite the professors referred that they considered the necessary elements to conduct the teaching-educational process which guarantees the correct direction of the independent work; these results did not coincide with the total of the students. A group of students considered the existence of deficiencies regarding motivation and implementation, the results did not express a significant relation to the academic performance achieved. Conclusion: the need to improve the direction of the independent work in the discipline.

Keywords : MATERIA MEDICA STUDY METHODS; TEACHING; LEARNING; UNDERACHIEVEMENT.

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