Perspective of brazilian teachers on teaching in dentistry courses during the COVID-19 pandemic and post-pandemic expectations
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https://doi.org/10.34119/bjhrv9n1-182Keywords:
dental education, distance learning, infections coronavirus, pandemics, COVID-19Abstract
Objective: Assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on dentistry courses in Brazil and the difficulties of teachers in the transition to remote teaching. As well as the positive, negative aspects and future expectations of participants regarding the implementation of online teaching in dental education. Methods: This observational study had the participation of 284 Brazilian professors who accessed the online questionnaire, containing multiple choice questions about the impact of the pandemic on dental education. Descriptive analysis was performed by the absolute and relative frequencies of the different variables. Delta values were compared using the paired t-test, Wilcoxon or Friedman. Associations were assessed using Chi-square, Fisher's exact or Chi-square with Yates correction tests. Results: Remote teaching of theoretical content was carried out by 34.74% of teachers at private institutions and 65.26% of teachers at public institutions. Male (62.50%) and female (59.65%) participants had difficulties in transmitting remote classes. The perception regarding the stress generated by the pandemic, remote work and concerns about learning was higher for teachers between 31 and 40 (24.71%) and for women (24.68%). Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic had a strong impact on the continuity of higher education in dentistry courses in Brazil and teachers experienced various difficulties in switching from traditional teaching to remote teaching. Future expectations point to changes in dental education in several Brazilian universities with the integration of technological resources and digital platforms to contribute to learning in post-pandemic times.
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