Evaluation of the impact of printed matter, video, and multimedia on the learning/teaching process in tropical diseases

Souza, M. F. Sarmento e; Ajm, Cataneo; Barraviera, Benedito

doi:10.1590/s0104-79302001000200009

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“…Construction of knowledge without the professor's presence is for this new generation a less stressing alternative, as the student can leave the class and study at more convenient times (5,15,16).…”

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The impact of multimedia on teaching tropical medicine

Souza¹,

Ferreira²,

Martinez³

et al. 2004

J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis

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This study evaluated the impact of multimedia in the information transfer of subjects specific to Tropical Diseases - Tetanus and Snake Envenoming. We evaluated the autonomous learning process of 76 fourth-year medical students at Botucatu School of Medicine of UNESP, using printed matter, video, and CD-ROM. The students were submitted to a specific test, which was repeated approximately one week later. They were divided into groups and received a kit containing a textbook, a video, and a CD-ROM. These materials were used for out-of-class study. Before the second test, the students gave a seminar,where they discussed and resolved their doubts with their professor. The results of the first test showed averagesbetween 4.27±1.41 and 6.41±1.61. The second test, given after the seminar, presented averages that increased to 8.41±0.76 and 9.52±0.42, significance a = 5%. At the end of the course, the students answered a questionnaire, which evaluated the material quality and acquired knowledge. The students concluded that multimedia was a more efficient and quick means for knowledge building than traditional teaching materials. They said that the active participation and interactivity with the CD-ROM were the major differences. The authors continue to study the associated use of printed matter, video, and CD-ROM as a faster alternative to the traditional method of information transfer, which may be of help in the knowledge building process in medical education

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“…We have studied this subject since 1995 when we noticed the students' disinterest in class and decided to innovate by associating different media in content presentation. Paper is the oldest medium used in information transfer, beginning in the 15 th century when Gutenberg invented the press (1,5,16).…”

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confidence: 99%