Thematic Seminar on Teaching Organization, Teachers Learning and Training I

Recommended Prerequisites

Knowledge equivalent to Masters' level in particular in the areas of education / training, as well as research methodology skills.

Teaching Methods

Lectures. Analysis and discussion of topics / texts. Presentation, analysis and discussion of papers prepared by students.

Learning Outcomes

- Critically analyze the evolution of the educational thinking and practices, as well as the interpretations and challenges currently faced by the educational systems and schools;

- Relate the educational policies, the organization of systems and school practices with the societies's characteristics and changing needs;

- Evaluate programs, organizations and educational policies

- Analyze strengths and challenges of the new technologies in learning communities

- Produce substantiated speeches on the thematic area.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Society and educational system. The meaning of school and of the teaching profession.

Purposes, goals and values of education systems. Education, democracy and social justice.

Policies and regulation of education. New spaces, actors and instruments.

Identity and school culture.

School organization, leadership and communities.

Evaluation of projects, organizations and policies.

educational innovation, technology and the media.

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Other: 30.0%
Research work: 70.0%

Bibliography

           

Barroso , J & Afonso, N (2011) (Org.) Políticas Educativas. Mobilização de conhecimentos e modos de regulação. V. N. Gaia: F Manuel Leão.

Chitpin, S & Evers, C (ed) (2015) Decision making in educational leadership : principles, policies, and practices . London: Routledge

Draelants, H. & Dumay, X. (2011) L'identité des établissements scolaires. Paris: P.U.F

Dutercq, Y(2000) Politiques educatives et evaluations: querelles de territoires. Paris: P.U.F.

Olssen, M; Codd, J & O´Neill, A(2004) Education policy: Globalization, Citizenship & Democracy. London: Sage