Perspectivas Educativas en MicrobiologíaAnálisis del Impacto de las Prácticas Virtuales vs las Prácticas Presenciales en Alumnos del Grado de Podología

  1. González Hidalgo, Natalia 1
  2. Gómez-Lus Centelles, María Luisa 1
  3. Sevillano Fernández, David 1
  4. Alou Cervera, Luis 1
  1. 1 Universidad Complutense de Madrid
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Journal:
Revista Española de Educación Médica

ISSN: 2660-8529

Year of publication: 2024

Issue Title: Spanish Journal of Medical Education

Volume: 5

Issue: 2

Pages: 112-123

Type: Article

DOI: 10.6018/EDUMED.600011 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR HANDLE: https://hdl.handle.net/10201/144451

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Abstract

With the aim of effectively integrating virtual environments in Microbiology practices, the effectiveness of virtual versus face-to-face practices in the Microbiology course of the Degree in Podiatry was analysed. After choosing the face-to-face or virtual practical format, students voluntarily completed pre- and post-practicum knowledge questionnaires to evaluate their performance. Students' commitment and satisfaction were also evaluated. Most students chose to complete the practices in the face-to-face format and showed a higher level of engagement and participation in the questionnaires. Both groups showed improved performance with no significant differences between the formats. Students who participated in the practices expressed an elevated level of satisfaction in both formats. Virtual practices are a viable alternative to face-to-face practices in Microbiology teaching.

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