O impacto da extensão universitária sobre a formação acadêmica em Odontologia

This qualitative study of descriptive and exploratory nature was conducted with the aim of evaluating the contribution of university extension towards the training and life histories of dentistry students, using the focus group technique. The material was assessed using the collective subject discourse analysis technique. The results showed the impact exerted by academic experience, in extension activities within the personal, professional and active citizenship spheres. The subjects' perceptions revealed an opportunity to develop and improve their professional skills, through recognition of distinct realities of life, through breaking away from the traditional model of teaching and through fruitful relationships between students, university and society. Feelings of satisfaction, personal fulfillment, recognition and being an active and critical citizen were reported. It was concluded that experience within the field of extension is an important agent for the individual and collective process of academic training.

O papel do teletandem na formação de professores de espanhol

Este estudio tiene como objetivo observar las contribuciones del teletándem en la formación profesional de profesores de español/LE. Para este fin, hemos utilizado grabaciones de sesiones en chat y tareas derivadas de las interacciones en este ambiente, entre alumnos brasileños y uruguayos. El enfoque metodológico utilizado para la recopilación y el análisis de los datos está vinculado a la hipótesis de la investigación cualitativa, de carácter interpretativo. Los datos analizados demuestran que la participación en el proyecto ha contribuido al desarrollo profesional del futuro profesor de español/LE, ya que las actividades complementan la calidad de la formación académica.

Morte e morrer em unidade de terapia intensiva pediátrica: percepção dos profissionais de saúde

The objective of this descriptive research was to investigate the perception of health care professionals who work in Pediatric Intensive Care Units in relation to the process of death and dying. The study was undertaken between June and August 2011, with data collected through structured interviews and subjected to statistical analysis. Of the 25 participants, 72% perceived death as a natural process of life, 60% felt compassion – a feeling that did not interfere in caring for the patient, 52% related that they had not received any preparation about the process of death or dying and 76% showed interest in taking a refresher course on the issue. Greater discussion is necessary about academic training, and the offer of educational activities and space for exchanging experiences, such that the workers may better understand and deal with feelings and limitations regarding death.