Methodology of problematization with the maguerez’s arch: an alternative method for teaching, research and study in dentistry

Authors

  • Heleine Maria Chagas Rêgo Department of Restorative Dentistry – School of Dentistry – Institute of Science and Technology – UNESP – Univ Estadual Paulista – São José dos Campos – SP – Brazil.
  • José roberto Rodrigues Department of Restorative Dentistry – School of Dentistry – Institute of Science and Technology – UNESP – Univ Estadual Paulista – São José dos Campos – SP – Brazil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14295/bds.2015.v18i1.1047

Abstract

Objective: evaluate the application of the problematization methodology(PM) (Arch Maguerez), as an alternative teaching-learning method in formation post-graduation students. Material and Methods: 25 post-graduate students of  the program in Restorative Dentistry at the  School of Dentistry of ICT-Office of Science and Technology of São José dos Campos, São Paulo State University – UNESP, who were part of the discipline of Applied Teaching Higher Education , developed activities that characterized the problematization methodology (PM) and the traditional teaching methodology in force. By means of a questionnaire it was possible to assess the perception the students had of the activities made. Results: It was observed that problematization methodology (PM) was a valid alternative teaching-learning method for formation of new professors, in the opinion of students. Conclusion: problematization methodology (PM) can be applied as a complementary tool in the construction of the future professors’ knowledge, in addition to being a strategy for research and study. 

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2015-02-27

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Clinical or Laboratorial Research