Influência da frequência e participação no desempenho em um ambiente de aprendizagem centrado no aluno

The aim of this research was to verify student performance, participation and frequency when they study in a student-centered learning environment. Data collection included the application of questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. Data analysis combined quantitative and qualitative approaches. In the results on frequency and participation, 32% of the students had a high number of absences and more than 25% indicated participation less than or equal to 5 (in a 1-10 scale). This is an expressive data, since the low engagement, due to absence in classes, or low participation, in a course ...