Concepções e funções avaliativas em anatomia humana

Abstract

This study had as an objective to identify and analyse the concepts and evaluative functions in the view of professors and students of the human anatomy course of the first year Dentistry class of the Federal University of Goias. A review of the literature was performed regarding the concepts and evaluation practices in the teaching and learning process, followed by obtaining data on the point of view of professors and students, with the intent to better understanding the challenges faced by professors and students during the evaluation process in the discipline of human anatomy. It was observed that there is a strong presence of a traditional evaluative concept, whereby the exam is still the principal evaluation instrument, and has as a final objective to measure knowledge and determine a passing grade. It was observed also that there is a need for rethinking some aspects of the evaluation process, so that learning in the discipline of human anatomy can be effectively served, as well as to best contribute to the formation and qualification of future dentistry surgeons.