Abstract

POLYDORO, Soely A. J  and  AZZI, Roberta Gurgel. The process of teaching in psychology' courses from the students' perspective. Aval. psicol. [online]. 2011, vol.10, n.3, pp. 365-386. ISSN 1677-0471.

This article aims discussing the Psychology students’ perceptions on the teacher’s performance based on the answers obtained from the socioeconomically questionnaire of ENADE-2006 (six questions). The information obtained from approximately 21.200 students was organized in two theme blocks: teaching plan; classroom and evaluation strategies. The first one dealt with the content of the teaching plan. The second one focused on the techniques and the teaching materials, the evaluation instruments and the teachers´ availability for extra class orientation. The results considered the differences regarding the institution, the course and the student academic status and the differences of the characteristics regarding the institution, the course and the student academic status. The discussion considered that the student´s perception regarding his educational environment is relevant for his engagement in the process of education and whole development. Besides, understanding his perceptions and experiences contribute to the setting of more inclusive politics and practices.

Keywords : Teaching; Psychology; Academic; Higher education; Evaluation.

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