Abstract

DIAZ HERNANDEZ, Madelaidys et al. Multimedia on the life history of Dentistry professionals in Villa Clara. Rev EDUMECENTRO [online]. 2014, vol.6, suppl.1, pp.89-102. ISSN 2077-2874.

Background: in the teaching the basic facts of the history of Cuba, motivating the students with the use of methods that make them an active subject in the class is as important as the scientific approach. Objective: to design a multimedia for promoting the knowledge of the life history of Dentistry professionals. Methods: a descriptive study, with qualitative approach, was conducted. Theoretical methods were used: analytic-synthetic, inductive-deductive, historical-logical and logical-practical methods. The empirical methods included a documentary analysis (review of the syllabi of Comprehensive General Dentistry III and IV and History of Cuba III), questionnaires to students who study the subjects and expert judgment for valuation of the product. Results: it was found that it is possible to insert the life history of Dentistry professionals in the subject History of Cuba III, considering the chronological stages of the country, and in line with the actions of these personalities, something with which the students agree. Therefore, a multimedia containing the life history of some Dentistry professionals in Villa Clara was designed. Conclusions: the multimedia constitutes a proper teaching aid for promoting the knowledge about the history of Dentistry in Villa Clara, based on the life history of the individuals involved in the training of these professionals in the province. It was assessed as relevant, accessible, and as a reliable historical source because of the veracity of the data provided.

Keywords : multimedia; history of dentistry.

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