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Tutorial Education Program at a dental school in Southern Brazil: A transforming experience
Gabriela Cabral Tondolo1, Camila Segatto Hartmann1, Giovanna Leal Klein1
1School of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Maria - UFSM, Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Journal of Dental Education
|September 12, 2022
Summary
The Tutorial Education Program (PET) enhances Brazilian higher education through teaching, research, and extension. Dental students in PET develop skills and contribute to improved educational quality.
Area of Science:
- Higher Education
- Dental Education
Background:
- The Tutorial Education Program (PET), established by Law no. 11.180/2004, significantly impacts Brazilian higher education.
- PET is crucial for academic student development and broadening educational perspectives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document the activities of the PET at the Federal University of Santa Maria.
- To share the experiences of undergraduate dentistry students participating in PET.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing teaching, research, and extension as core university activities.
- Implementing pedagogical projects within higher education courses.
Main Results:
- Six teaching projects for dental students, including lectures, workshops, video classes, and freshman monitoring.
- Three research projects on dental trauma, xerostomia, and COVID-19's impact on dental education.
- Three extension projects focused on blood donation, university outreach, and the elderly population, with pandemic-related adaptations.
Conclusions:
- PET activities foster skill development among participants.
- The program contributes to enhancing the quality of higher education in Brazil.
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