University Extension Activities Research Articles

Echoes of research and training with biographical narratives: ways of knowing and understanding from lived experience

This article aims to present the formative results obtained through the research-action-training device “Biographical workshop: learning about life and profession” (BW), proposed and implemented as a university extension activity in a higher education institution in Northeastern Brazil. Inspired by the epistemological and methodological bases of biographically oriented approaches in Education, the device was built with the intention of promoting, through biographical narrative, a reflective exercise both individual and collective focused on the exploration and reconstitution of personal and professional trajectories of the participants. The analyses produced from the narratives in its scope allow us to understand the different elements that give body and meaning to the trajectory of the participants in the course of their academic and professional training. Moreover, it was possible to apprehend the formative process inscribed in the mobilization of the narrative records, oral and written, and its effects for the participants. We conclude that BW is a powerful research-action-training device in that it articulates and values both the subject and the professional who is formed through lived experiences, integrating the spheres of life for an implicated, reflective and conscious professional action.

University extension activities from the perspective of the students of the Universidad del Norte from the Central, Itauguá and Caacupé, Paraguay. 2022

El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo medir la percepción de los estudiantes del último año de las carreras de Economía y Empresa de la Universidad del Norte, sobre las actividades desarrolladas como extensión universitaria, con base a una encuesta aplicada en forma aleatoria a los alumnos de las sedes Central, Itauguá y Caacupé, durante el primer semestre del año lectivo 2022. El trabajo se corresponde con una investigación enmarcado en el paradigma cuantitativo, de tipo descriptivo, no experimental y de corte transversal. En este contexto, pudo verificarse que solo el 23% de los alumnos desean realizar trabajos de voluntariado, esto obedece a que el 77% de los alumnos del último año cuentan con una actividad laboral y carecen de tiempo. En cuanto a las preferencias sobre las actividades ofrecidas en el departamento de extensión universitaria se centran en la consultoría y servicio social ofrecidos a diversas comunidades como apoyo a la mismas, seguidas por la participación y apoyo a los cursos, seminarios y congresos, luego participación en actividades culturales general y como última actividad la investigación y las publicaciones científicas. Los estudiantes de Uninorte de las tres sedes manifestaron valorar las actividades ofrecidas por la institución y las consideran como una experiencia enriquecedora que incrementa el valor del perfil profesional, que es una forma de crecer como futuros profesionales y apoyar a algunas comunidades.

Uma década de Curso de Verão em Zoologia: impressões e impactos do primeiro curso de extensão universitária sobre Zoologia no Brasil

Abstract Although the diversity of animal groups distributed in Brazil provides countless research opportunities, the current scenario does not follow this demand. The reasons for the disconnections range from inequality in the availability of resources for teaching and research to the focus of researchers on specific groups of animals, while others remain neglected. Training new potential Brazilian researchers interested in Zoology is essential for a greater understanding of this diversity, as well as exposing those potential new researchers to new groups and different work possibilities. Thus, the Summer Course in Zoology (in Portuguese, CVZoo) promoted by the Graduate Program in Zoology at the University of São Paulo, over the last ten years, has been seeking to contribute to this training of new researchers in the field of Zoology, as well as in updating teachers through university extension activities. In order to assess the impacts caused by CVZoo on the academic and professional training of the participants, Google forms were sent to participants in the ten editions of the course, as well as compiled information available on the Lattes Platform. Qualitative and quantitative analyses showed the profile of graduates, their expectations, and perceptions about the course. Based on these data, we demonstrate the CVZoo’s efficiency in popularizing Zoology throughout the country in contributing to the decentralization of knowledge as well as in meeting the urgent concerns of making access to knowledge more egalitarian and socially fair.

(Dis)posições para a formação docente em um curso de pedagogia: contribuições da extensão universitária

Abstract This study describes results of research that aimed at analyzing how pedagogy students’ participation in university extension activities can contribute to the development of (dis)positions for their teacher education. This study uses Nóvoa’s theoretical concepts of (dis)positions and Zeichner’s “third space”. We contextualized university extension programs with the support of the Forum of Extension Pro-Rectors in Brazilian Higher Education Public Institutions - Forproex) and related studies. This research was methodologically developed from a documental analysis of the available extension actions to train teachers in the scrutinized institution, followed by an analysis of interviews with subjects involved with such actions and linked to the pedagogy course in question. Results indicate that extension develops teacher training positions, though some more frequently than others. Considering the extension actions that composed this study, the most developed positions in order (with reasons), are investigative recomposition, by its relation with research; public exposition, by its relation with society; professional interposition, by its articulation with schools and teachers; pedagogical composition, by dialogism and collaborative work; and personal disposition, by self-knowledge and self-construction.

Conhecimento, atitude e prática de universitários intercambistas africanos acerca das Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis

ABSTRACT Objective to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practice of university exchange students from the African continent about Sexually Transmitted Infections. Method a cross-sectional study, conducted from December 2019 to March 2020, in a public international Brazilian university located in Ceará. The sample consisted of 150 African students from different undergraduate courses. It was used the survey of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice. Results the students showed satisfactory knowledge about the form of transmission of Sexually Transmitted Infections, however, with deficiencies regarding viral hepatitis. An association between sex and attitude about condom use in sexual intercourse with a fixed partner was identified (p=0.042). Regarding the practices, there was an association between sex and condom use in the first sexual relation (p=0.001), having more than one partner (p=0.001) and more than ten partners in the whole life (0.007). Regarding sexual practices in the last 12 months, there was a statistical association between having sex with more than one sexual partner and the participant's sex (p=0.001). Conclusion and implications for practice the importance of the university researched carrying out health education activities that address Sexually Transmitted Infections, as well as university extension activities that involve African immigrant students, is emphasized.

“O QUE NÃO TE DESAFIA, NÃO TE TRANSFORMA”: A LIGA INTERDISCIPLINAR EM SAÚDE MENTAL E SUAS AÇÕES EXTENSIONISTAS NOS MEIOS DIGITAIS

Our objective was to report experiences of the Interdisciplinary League in Mental Health (LISAM) regarding the use of digital tools for extension activities development. By establishing a link between university and society, academic leagues play an important role in health promotion. Nevertheless, due to the health crisis of the New Coronavirus face-to-face activities were suspended, so these extension projects had to reinvent themselves by creating new methodologies for virtual environments. In this regard, LISAM has committed itself to using digital platforms to publish posts, and making live broadcasts, online events, and podcasts as a method of providing support to the population in the midst of the pandemic, in addition to transmitting scientifically-based information. Therefore, social networks were an important field for continuing the university extension activities, becoming a complementary means for education and health care improvement.

Complementary and Integrative Medicine in academic health education

ObjectiveTo analyze academic education in Complementary and Integrative Medicine (CIM) according to university students from the health area. MethodsCross-sectional study with 1399 students from six public and private Brazilian universities, with online and in-person collection of socioeconomic, demographic, educational and academic data, carried out in 2019. The bivariate analysis was applied for the outcome “presence of CIM in academic health education”, using the SPSS Statistic program, version 23.0™. ResultsThe prevalence of the presence of CIM in academic health education was 52.3%, being 31.1% in the compulsory and 8% in the non-compulsory curricular education, 2.0% in scientific research and 4.7% in university extension activities. There was an association of the outcome with knowledge of the national CIM policy (OR = 5.258; p = 0.000), of which knowledge can be indicated and used in one’s professional area (OR = 4.836; p = 0.000), interest and/or use of CIM by the teachers/tutors of the course (OR = 3.955; p = 0.000), stimulus by the university to carry out scientific research (OR = 3.277; p = 0.000) and university extension projects with CIM (OR = 3.686; p = 0.000). ConclusionAcademic education using CIM in health area courses is not very prevalent in teaching, research and university extension in Brazil, but when present in the curricular and non-curricular educational processes, it shows a significant association with knowledge, skills and their use by university students. The creation of a National Educational Planning in CIM is a vital imperative.

University Extension and Education in/for Health: knowledge, prevention and control of syphilis

The university extension activities are a form of interaction between the university and the community, and based on it, different health promotion activities can be developed, as the sustainable development of vulnerable communities for example. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that can present asymptomatic or symptomatic forms and has affected countless people around the world. In Brazil, the number of infected people has increased over the years, even with the SUS providing treatment, which is quite worrying due to congenital syphilis. With the growth of infected people in the country, especially in the state of Pernambuco, it is essential to fight syphilis through preventive actions. Teaching and learning strategies such as health education demonstrate the transforming role of university extension for undergraduates and society, aiming to contribute to the academic training of undergraduates through the exchange of knowledge. The activities to raise awareness about syphilis were held in a conversation circle during the Science and Technology Week, CECINE-UFPE/2019, and in the Parasitology course at UFPE. At the end of each exhibition, information leaflets and condoms were also distributed. At first, the students were shy when they saw illustrated panels with syphilitic lesions and condoms on the benches. However, as the interaction progressed, they were amazed by the epidemiology, exposing their doubts and prior knowledge on the subject. With each new action, the extension workers understood more about the social commitment and demonstrated more security. Thus, the project contributes to the academic training of undergraduates, providing the development of educational practices with students, who become agents for disseminating knowledge in the fight and prevention of syphilis in their social spaces.

TOURISM AND EXTENSION IN HIGHER EDUCATION: The UFS de Braços Abertos project and demystifying percpetions of the university

University extension is an inseparable tool from teaching and research, and aims to popularize science by providing services to society. In higher education in Tourism, extension activities are indispensable in the process of raising citizenship awareness among professionals in the area. Based on these premises, this article reflects on the importance of university extension as a tool for higher education in Tourism, as well as for democratizing access to university, taking as its field of study the project UFS de Braços Abertos. We begin with a report of experience of one of the actions of the project, in partnership with the Física Show, conducted with elementary and high school students from the city of Propriá, in the state of Sergipe/SE. The aims were: i) to critically discuss the common sense vision of the University as a restricted, excluding space that is distant from society, ii) to analyze the importance of the projects UFS de Braços Abertos and Física Show in the career choice of students in Basic Education and iii) to reflect on the importance of university extension projects for academic and professional training on the course in Tourism at Universidade Federal de Sergipe (UFS). As theoretical and methodological contributions, we adopted participant research (GIL, 2008), linked to descriptive research, and a qualitative approach. Our reflections indicate an increasing need to discuss university extension activities, bearing in mind that they provide a practical laboratory where theory and practice can be combined, contributing to students’ academic and professional training. Extension projects also provide opportunities for inclusion of the community outside the walls of UFS. We conclude that since tourism is an activity that encompasses other areas of knowledge, which are necessary for its performance, studies in this area should also include transdisciplinary extension activities inherent to the learning process.

COVID-19 and child development: educational material for family members

Abstract Objectives: to describe methodological procedures, theoretical foundation, activities and guidelines that compose an educational material designed for family members with a focus on the development of babies and children from 0 to 5 years old during the pandemic period. Methods: methodological research was applied to the preparation and validation of the educational material. The elaboration involved a literature review, graphic material creation and a validation by experts. Results: the literature review provided materials and background on child development principles and forms of stimulation through the realization of child occupations. The stage of validation by specialists provided a greater degree of reliability regarding the potential to stimulate activities and adequacy of the written elements of the material. Conclusions: the methods employed made it possible to develop, evaluate and improve the educational material, ensuring greater quality to guide and assist families in the daily stimulation of their children and in the management of occupational disruption. The material can also be useful for education and health professionals, support undergraduate education and/or university extension activities that focus on child development.

Repensando as velhas práticas

O trabalho propõe uma reflexão sobre a interface entre os campos da Arqueologia e Museologia, no que tange às aproximações teóricas, às metodologias e às políticas públicas de preservação e gestão do patrimônio arqueológico. A reflexão fundamenta-se nos debates acadêmicos concernentes aos temas do patrimônio cultural, da memória social, dos territórios, das comunidades e do desenvolvimento local. Apresentamos dados obtidos nas atividades de pesquisa e extensão universitária que vêm sendo realizadas no Parque Municipal Arqueológico Morro da Queimada, com o objetivo de ampliar a discussão das estratégias de trabalho adotadas no enfrentamento cotidiano de desafios à pesquisa e gestão do patrimônio arqueológico da Serra de Ouro Preto.

University and Future-Oriented Cultures: Reflections on Cultivating Communities of Practice in the Basque Country

There are currently a number of preconceived ideas about the university and its possible fates within our socially latent future. Some of these assumptions can restrict our capacity to imagine much of the actual potential scenarios at present. Following the Integral Futures perspective, here we stress the relevance of its interior cultural development as a key factor when thinking about the futures of and for the university. Instead of defining specific foresight strategies, however, this paper suggests how some current university extension activities can facilitate a productive cultural basis to enhance their forethought capabilities. It specifically addresses the potential of cultivating Communities of Practice (CoPs), through which institutions are able to connect with wide-ranging cultural domains, from both the inner and outer worlds, and making organizational culture more prone to unbiased imagination. Such features are illustrated with recent action-research conducted at the University of the Basque Country, which will finally provide some guidance on how to seed future-oriented cultures in corresponding universities.

An integrated system for tourism destination management: reflections and proposal of a conceptual model from the perspective of hospitality

This report presents the experience of the implementation of the “Tourism Observatory | SIGESTur” project, an action developed at the Federal Institute of São Paulo (IFSP Campus Cubatão). The project began in 2016, as result of academic research and university extension activity. This work reports and analyzes the results of the project, and proposes a model for innovative management of tourism destinations in the Brazilian context. In its first year, the project was considered one of the ten most innovative ideas in Brazilian tourism, at the I Tourism Innovation Camp, a contest promoted by the Panrotas portal with technical support from Sebrae (national development agency). In 2017, the case entitled “Hospitality and hostility relations among stakeholders: Influences in the competitiveness of tourist destinations” received an award during the IV World Research Summit for Tourism and Hospitality, a congress held in Orlando (USA). The project consists of two work fronts. For the elaboration of this report of experience, bibliographical and documentary research were carried out. The data analysis was done in 2019 to ensure that all previous actions were recorded. In the results, the establishment of a model is highlighted, for collecting, processing and analyzing data and distributing information to professionals in the travel and tourism industry.

Ligas Acadêmicas na formação do profissional de saúde para o Sistema Único de Saúde: potencialidades e desafios

Introdução: As Ligas Acadêmicas (LA) são associações estudantis que contribuem com o estreitamento da relação ensino-serviço-comunidade. Objetivo: Analisar as potencialidades e os desafios das Ligas Acadêmicas como dispositivos de aprendizagem a partir da percepção de alunos e egressos dos cursos da saúde de dois campi de uma universidade pública do Nordeste brasileiro, com modelos de ensino distintos. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo qualitativo, cujos dados foram coletados por meio de Grupos Focais e analisados pela técnica de Análise de Conteúdo. Resultados: Foi identificado que, apesar dos desafios inerentes à gestão de pessoas, ao processo de normatização das Ligas e à necessidade de recursos financeiros para a realização das ações, as Ligas Acadêmicas, independentemente do modelo de ensino adotado pela instituição, desempenham importante papel na formação de profissionais de saúde com maior senso crítico, ampliada visão sobre o modo de promover saúde e maior atenção aos princípios e demandas do Sistema Único de Saúde. Conclusão: A partir dos resultados, sugere-se aos discentes e professores uma atuação que favoreça a superação de desafios e a troca de experiências para potencializar a formação complementar em saúde. Às instituições de ensino cabe o papel de acompanhamento das ações das Ligas para garantir e fortalecer a extensão universitária.

O impacto das ações de extensão para o autocuidado e bem-estar do idoso: relato de experiência

Objetivo: relatar a experiência da realização de uma ação de extensão voltada ao estímulo do autocuidado da pessoa idosa. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo do tipo relato de experiência, com abordagem descritiva e natureza qualitativa, realizado em um centro comunitário no município de Belém. A atividade foi executada por ligantes da Liga de Sistematização da Assistência de Enfermagem (LASAE), com cerca de 20 idosos de ambos os sexos. A ação foi dividida em três momentos, o primeiro ocorreu a partir do reconhecimento do local da atividade; o segundo momento se sucedeu através de uma roda de conversa com abordagens sobre temas referentes ao envelhecimento saudável, autocuidado, sexualidade entre outros; o terceiro momento ocorreu a partir de uma atividade individual, na qual os idosos foram divididos em duplas e foi aplicado a massoterapia, cuidado com unhas para os homens e penteado e maquiagem para nas mulheres. Resultados: A realização da atividade de extensão universitária permitiu a aproximação dos acadêmicos com a comunidade. Além disso, na segunda etapa houve orientação e identificação de fatores determinantes e condicionantes de saúde. Posteriormente, a atividade individual permitiu um momento relaxante para os participantes, abordagem de temas referentes a saúde mental, autoestima e autocuidado. Conclusão: A realização da atividade de extensão possibilitou a sensibilização dos idosos em relação aos benefícios do autocuidado para o seu bem-estar.

ACADEMIC EVENTS FROM CONCEPTION TO FINAL REPORT: Report of experiences in university extension activities

This study is characterized as a report of experience, based on the importance of university extension activities at events as a form of professional practice for students of the Tourism course of the State University of Amazonas - UEA. It reports on the results of an extension project entitled Academic Events from Conception to Final Report. The methodology used for the construction of this study consists of exploratory and descriptive research, qualitative in nature, with a bibliographic review to support the proposed discussion. In terms of the results of this experience, professional practice in the events sector is seen as the main factor contributing to the professional formation of students, through their involvement in more than forty events during the second half of 2017 and through to the end of 2018. The report is relevant because it inspires other colleges and universities to reproduce similar activities and even improve on them.Â

Acesso à justiça no Projeto “Escrevendo e Reescrevendo Nossa História” (Pernoh)

Este estudo objetiva apresentar as atividades de extensão desenvolvidas em um dos polos do Projeto “Escrevendo e Reescrevendo a Nossa História” (Pernoh), localizado no bairro do Una em Belém (PA). O Projeto é abordado em uma perspectiva expansionista do acesso à justiça, que ultrapassa a ideia de acesso à jurisdição, relatando-se experiências extensionistas obtidas na realização do projeto. Adotou-se o método de abordagem dedutivo e, como método de procedimento monográfico, a revisão da literatura. Verificou-se que, de acordo com a perspectiva adotada, o acesso ao Judiciário é apenas uma das modalidades de acesso à justiça. Conclui-se que o acesso à justiça refere-se, também, à ordem jurídica justa, ao acesso à cidadania e ao acesso à participação democrática enquanto mecanismos que oferecem melhores oportunidades ao cidadão.

University Extension Activities in Higher Education: Open Pathways for Lifelong Learning

Sustainability and the Agenda 2030 bring as main concern the promotion of Lifelong Learning. A diversity of aspects is important to consider improving quality of life: (a) access to preventive and health promotion actions through training programs and continuous digital inclusion; (b) the technological innovation development for the contexts involved in the programs of permanent training and digital inclusion, encouraging action research and teaching applied to real situations. An example is the use of mobile devices in health. Interesting alternative in well-being and education situations, where there is a need to involve a large number of people and there are difficulties in accessing information, either because of the distance from urban centers or the lack of health professionals and educational actions, especially for the prevention and improvement of quality of life. In this way, this study focuses on: (i) social aspects - access to preventive and health promotion actions through training programs and continuous digital inclusion; (ii) technological - the development of a specific application for the contexts involved in the programs of permanent training and digital inclusion, encouraging action research and teaching applied to real situations, through mobile technologies. Considering the technological advances and the identification of different pedagogical strategies, this paper presents a proposal of online booklet for elderly people about functional exercises. Considering the technological advances and the identification of different pedagogical strategies, this paper presents a proposal of a process that includes some objectives from SDG 3 and 4 for extension activities for developing a booklet as a concept prove.

Experiência em grupos de convivência de idosos: interfaces com a terapia ocupacional

Objetivo: Descrever a experiência de acadêmicas de Terapia Ocupacional na inserção de um grupo de convivência de idosos em uma comunidade localizada na região central do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Síntese dos dados: A ação foi desenvolvida no Estágio Supervisionado em Saúde da Comunidade, no período de março a julho do ano de 2015, realizado no sexto semestre do curso de Terapia Ocupacional. Na atuação dos acadêmicos com os participantes do grupo de convivência, foram realizadas atividades visando à integração de ações de ensino, pesquisa e extensão universitária, com foco na melhoria da qualidade de vida e condição de saúde das participantes através da prevenção de agravos e complicações, considerando as doenças crônicas não transmissíveis (DCNT) apresentadas pela maioria dos participantes do grupo de idosos. Conclusão: As experiências evidenciaram que os grupos de Terapia Ocupacional permitiram a identificação de potencialidades e habilidades de uma população pouco valorizada produtivamente na sociedade, de forma que o grupo se constituiu como um espaço de ressignificação de vidas, superação de dificuldades cotidianas, aquisição de hábitos de vida saudáveis e ajuda para um envelhecimento ativo.

PROGRAMA DE EXTENSÃO “FISIOTERAPIA ESPORTIVA”: UMA VIVÊNCIA EXTENSIONISTA

The objective of this article is to present the university extension program called Physiotherapy in sports”. This program consists of three extension actions: the supervised attendance of physiotherapy in sport, the same physiotherapeutic care given to athletes of the para-sport and an update course and/or an institutional symposium addressing themes related to the subject. We believe it contributes to the university students’ education in their theoretical-practical relation. The authors demonstrate the importance of the Physiotherapy in Sports program as a university extension activity providing students (and teachers) with academic education, since it promotes theory-practice articulation as well as multi and interdisciplinary experiences.