Empleo de una planilla de especificaciones en exámenes de Clínica

Abstract

The purpose of this paper was to provide critical information on the teaching, learning, and evaluation methodologies using a specification worksheet in the oral examination of the Clinic for Ruminants and Swine in the Faculty of Veterinary, Universidad de la Republica, and to gather the opinions of the teachers who have employed this instrument during years 2013-2018. The worksheet was used in 66 periods with a 1010 exam record, obtaining information discriminated by study plan and orientations. According to the survey conducted by teachers, the instrument allowed the student performance to be carefully followed in an orderly and standardized manner; and facilitated the return and feedback of the teaching and learning process at the time of the exam and after it. Despite the limitations that the instrument may have, it offers better guarantees in the evaluation for students and teachers. The final exam is perceived as a complex instance. Therefore, the use of this instrument has served as support in educational practices.