PhD Thesis - RNEE-AFA

Recommended Prerequisites

Project approved by the Scientific Board of the Faculty.

Teaching Methods

The teaching methods are based on interactive learning supported with tutorial guidance provided by the supervisor, which includes the following methods:

[1] Reading articles

[2] Active learning from library resources

[3] Frequency to seminars

[4] Developing scientific writing skills.

Learning Outcomes

The Final Dissertation curricular unit will take place through the development of a research project, with or without experimental component, according to the project previously defined by the student under the guidelines of his/her supervisor and approved by the Scientific Committee of the Faculty.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Development of a research work in the area of Special Needs.

Assessment Methods

Final
Dissertation: 100.0%

Bibliography

A bibliografia apresenta dois níveis que designamos por bibliografia básica e de desenvolvimento. No primeiro caso inclui-se a bibliografia de leitura obrigatória que corresponde a obras de referência em termos de definição do design experimental, em termos metodológicos ou em termos de análise de dados e no segundo a bibliografia temática que será da responsabilidade específica de cada orientador.

• Delanty, G. (2000). Social Science: Beyond Constructivism and Realism. Buckingham: Open University Press.
• Smith, M.J. (1998). Social Science in question. London: Sage Publications.
• Thomas, J., Nelson, J., & Silverman, S. (2005). Research Methods in Physical Activity. Champaign, Illinois. Human Kinetics.
• Bryman, A. (2012). Social Research Methods (4^th Edition). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
• Howell, D.C. (2010). Statistical Methods for Psychology (7^th Edition). Belmont: Wadsworth.
• Denzin, N.K.; & Lincoln, Y.S. (2011). Handbook of Qualitative Research