[Pedagogical approaches and educational practices in health sciences]

Area of Science:

• Health Professions Education
• Pedagogical Theory
• Social Determinants of Health

Context:

• Educational practices are integral to health professions continuing education and public health education.
• These practices are shaped by underlying philosophies of human and societal development.
• Four pedagogical trends in Brazil—traditional, renewed, conditioning-based, and liberating—illustrate these differing approaches.

Purpose:

• To analyze and compare the effectiveness of four major pedagogical trends in health education.
• To evaluate how different educational philosophies influence teaching and learning processes.
• To determine which pedagogical approach yields optimal outcomes for skill development in health contexts.

Summary:

• The study examines four pedagogical trends: traditional, renewed, conditioning-based, and liberating (Paulo Freire approach).
• It assesses their principles, methods, and consequences for individuals and society within health education.
• Liberating pedagogy is highlighted for promoting active student engagement and continuous skill development.

Impact:

• Liberating pedagogy fosters greater active participation, leading to enhanced skill development for healthcare professionals and the public.
• This approach supports a more dynamic and effective learning environment in health education.
• The findings suggest a shift towards student-centered, emancipatory educational models in the health sector.