Development of professional practice through problem-based learning in human nutrition and Dietetics

E-ISSN： 2261-2424|26|issue|01002-01002

ISSN： 2261-2424

Source： SHS Web of Conferences, Vol.26, Iss.issue, 2016-04, pp. : 01002-01002

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Abstract

Although competency-based education is well established in health care education, research shows that the competencies do not always match the reality of clinical workplaces, especially in nutrition area. Student of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, have reported shortcomings in their general competencies, such as organizational skills, teamwork, knowledge to develop proposals for intervention. Were given to students a problem-based learning (PBL) activity with collaborative learning competence for to investigate their evolutions in collaborative learning and the knowledge in nutrition education. The results suggest that the PBL provided better preparation with respect to several of the competencies. The effect of PBL for the experienced students' collaborative learning and education nutrition competencies is especially promising in the professional development of future nutritionists.