Abstract

TOLEDO REYES, Lilian. Assessment of the evaluation results of the final practical examination in Comprehensive Dentistry VII. Rev EDUMECENTRO [online]. 2014, vol.6, suppl.1, pp. 21-34. ISSN 2077-2874.

Background: obtaining a systemic and integrated evaluative judgment, that assesses the joint results in the cognitive sphere and the expertise, distinguishes the evaluation as a component of teaching-learning process in the formation of Dentistry professionals. Objective: to assess the promotion results in the final practical examination of the subject Comprehensive Dentistry VII. Methods: an observational descriptive cross-sectional study, with qualitative approach, was conducted at the Faculty of Dentistry of the Medical University in Villa Clara during the academic year 2012-2013 with a sample of 46 fourth-year Dentistry students. Theoretical methods were used, in interaction with a documentary analysis and the implementation of surveys, as empirical methods. Results: there is a similar behavior in the promotion results of the subject over the last academic courses. A considerable percentage of students refer difficulty acquiring skills during education at work. Weaknesses in the systematic independent study and the need for collegial work among the teaching staff of subjects in relation to the control and assessment of the compliance with practical skills were the main factors that influenced these results. Conclusions: the study allowed a diagnosis of the main aspects that have influenced the inadequacies shown by students with regard to the acquisition of knowledge and skills, and the need to strengthen the methodological training of teachers.

Keywords : comprehensive dental care; educational measurement.

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