The Higher Education Triad

Research, Extension, and Teaching as Pillars of Academic Formation

  • Ernani de Souza Guimarães Júnior University Center of Southern Minas Gerais - UNISMG. Research Department
Keywords: Scientific Initiation, Final Course Assignment, National Curriculum Guidelines, University Extension, Research and Development

Abstract

This edition discusses the importance of integrating teaching, research, and extension in higher education, focusing on research as an essential component of academic formation. While teaching is the primary motivation for students entering undergraduate programs, extension has gained prominence following CNE/CES Resolution No. 7 of 2018, which mandates that 10% of the course workload be allocated to extension activities. Research, however, is often confined to the Final Course Assignment (TCC), a practice considered the main form of Scientific Initiation in undergraduate programs. This process, although limited in duration and scope, is fundamental for the development of students' critical and academic skills, preparing them for advanced studies. The special edition of Revista Mythos reflects these efforts, presenting works developed within the context of undergraduate programs in the health field. The selected articles cover a variety of topics, always with a focus on understanding human behaviors and their impact on health and quality of life. This volume aims to encourage the appreciation of research in students' education and in the development of the communities in which they are embedded, promoting knowledge production as a tool for social transformation.

Author Biography

Ernani de Souza Guimarães Júnior, University Center of Southern Minas Gerais - UNISMG. Research Department

He has a master's degree in Administration, in the area of Social Management, Environment and Development (Federal University of Lavras - 2010), a specialization in People Management (Integrated Adventist Faculties - 2009), a specialization in Microregional Health Management (Senac/MG College - 2012), a specialization in Thanatology (Unyleya College), a degree in Psychology (Federal University of São João Del-Rei - 2005), a technological degree in Human Resources Management (UNIS-MG- 2021) and a degree in Administration (UNIS-MG). Former Municipal Secretary for Health and Social Action at Ibituruna Town Hall. Former Coordinator of the Human Resources Management Course - UNIS_MG. Currently Coordinator of Psychology courses (Grupo Unis) and lecturer on undergraduate and postgraduate courses (lato sensu) at the Centro Universitário do Sul de Minas -UNIS-MG. Member of the Research Ethics Committee - Fepesmig and the Research Department of Unis-MG. Clinical Psychologist and Organizational Consultant in the area of People Management and Human Development.

References

Brasil. Ministério da Educação. (2018). Resolução CNE/CES nº 7, de 18 de dezembro de 2018. Estabelece as Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais para a formação de professores da educação básica. Diário Oficial da União.

Soares J. M. A., Rios J. V. L. G., Maia J. M., Rigo T. M., Araújo D. R.F. & Camuñas G. C. (2020) Pesquisa na graduação médica: produção científica de uma unidade curricular obrigatória. Revista de Medicina, 99 (6), 531-537. http://dx.doi.org/10.11606/issn.1679-9836.v99i6p531-537

Soares, M., & Severino, A. J.. (2018). A prática da pesquisa no ensino superior: conhecimento pertencente na formação humana. Avaliação: Revista Da Avaliação Da Educação Superior (campinas), 23(2), 372–390. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1414-40772018000200006

Trindade, A. P. N. T., Bachur, J. A., & Oliveira, F. B. (2018). TCC: um momento obrigatório ou uma oportunidade construída?. Revista Triângulo, 11(1), 225–234. https://doi.org/10.18554/rt.v0i0.2720
Published
2024-09-02
How to Cite
Guimarães Júnior, E. de S. (2024). The Higher Education Triad. Revista Mythos, 21(2), 100-104. https://doi.org/10.36674/mythos.v21i2.912