Abstract:
Recent changes in Brazilian higher education reinforce the need for flexible curricula and improved understanding of the educational reality in schools. This study aimed to diagnose the current situation of a Brazilian medical school using a qualitative/quantitative approach to evaluate core disciplines. We used documental analyzes, a quantitative approach with a questionnaire to evaluate courses, and a qualitative approach with participant observation of each couse evaluated by two independent observers. Answers were grouped into five categories: the teaching-learning process, the context of learning, the teacher-student relationship, ethics in the course, and students evaluation. There is a fair amount of satisfaction among students concerning the way courses have been taught, but qualitative observations and quantitative records suggest room for considerable improvement. A qualitative/quantitative approach can provide a detailed and integral view of reality.
Keywords:
Medical education; Educational measurement