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Theoretical-Practical Teaching in Speech-Language Pathology through three-dimensional models: a promising alternative

Authors

  • David Esquível-Oliveira Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
  • Calia Palmero Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
  • Bruna Gonçalves Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
  • Elenice Correa-Gillieron Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

Abstract

We designed a differentiated theoretical-practical class (CTP) after analyzing questionnaires (Qs) answered by Speech-therapy students that attended the course “Sensory Systems”. The Qs showed difficulties related with understanding the practical histology of the sensory systems, as well as problems to correlate it with the learning of the anatomy. We therefore established the to implement an auxiliary didactic activity (CTP). We used a three-dimensional model (3D) AS-001, of the University Extension Project (3D Museum). AS-001, is an enlarged anatomical replica of the human ear which is much more efficient for exploratory manipulation much than anatomical modeling. The assessment of CTP included a questionnaire and a notebook of activities. The CTP was implemented in both semesters during the year 2014. Results showed improvements when compared to 2013’s data, when this type of theoretical-practical contents were not implemented. We conclude that the association of the three - dimensional model along with histological analysis of the parts of the ear effectively improved students’ understanding of the subject. We therefore consider that CTP is a suitable methodology for the teaching-learning process of a complex, important subject for the academic training of Speech-therapy undergraduate students. Our experience allowed us to determine how important the personal and professional relationship between teachers and students is to improve academic work.

Keywords:

Speech-therapy, histology, 3D model, practical courses