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- Aesthetic and embodied learning in Portuguese higher and adult educationPublication . Neves, Cláudia; Oliveira, Juliana Gazzinelli de; Almeida, Ana Patrícia; Abelha, Marta; Abrantes, Pedro; Society for Research into Higher Education
- AquiMeEncontro: estudos de casoPublication . Mouraz, Ana; Almeida, Ana Patrícia; Nobre, Ana; Caetano Santos, Anabela; Bäckström, Bárbara; Nunes, Catarina S.; Neves, Cláudia; Seabra, Filipa; Sousa, Lúcio; Pinto, Maribel; Abelha, Marta; Magano, Olga; Abrantes, Pedro; Matos, Ana Beatriz; Borges, Irina; Gomes, Ntebatsa; Neves, Ana Filipa; Martins, HelenaO projeto Aqui me Encontro e Confundo com Gente de Todo o Mundo que a Todo o Mundo Pertence (AquiMeEncontro), apresentado ao programa Science4Policy 2023, resultou de dois motivos fundamentais: contribuir para fundamentar as políticas públicas em práticas felizes de inclusão de imigrantes, já em desenvolvimento em Escolas Portuguesas e agregar, nesse labor, um conjunto de investigadores da Universidade Aberta que têm desenvolvido alguma investigação que podia cruzar-se com o tema publicitado pelo referido concurso. Fazia-se, dessa forma, jus às duas tendências de produção de políticas públicas que têm sido periodicamente referidas como mais inovadoras (Buzogany & Pülzl, 2024): fazia-se um movimento de bottom up, partindo do que acontece no terreno, ainda que em nichos contidos de inovação, e cruzavam-se saberes e abordagens teóricas múltiplas, que resultavam dos percursos investigativos dos diferentes membros da equipa. Na tarefa de cumprir esse reconto da diversidade de como as escolas abordam e incluem os seus alunos internacionais, foi planeado realizar alguns estudos de caso focados nas ofertas educativas ou nos projetos de inclusão que algumas escolas têm organizado e dinamizado. Este e-book apresenta esses estudos e conta as histórias dos coletivos institucionais ou informais que lhes deram existência.
- Decision making in virtual classrooms: a case for organisational democracy in teacher education for democracyPublication . Neves, Claudia; Almeida, Ana Patrícia; Abelha, Marta; Abrantes, Pedro; Oliveira, Juliana Gazzinelli deOrganizational democracy in education emphasizes participatory decision-making processes, involving teachers, students, and other stakeholders in shaping educational policies and practices. In teacher education, organizational democracy involves decision-making that empower them to contribute to the design and improvement of educational programs. This concept underscores the importance of cocreating with teachers to foster democratic values and equip them with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to promote democratic principles within students and learning community. This approach fits into the ongoing discussion about education and the common good, questioning how education itself can be understood as “common” and as a promoter of common goods (Bollier, 2018; Velicu & Garcia -Lopez, 2020). Analyzing organizational democracy involves examining various dimensions to gain a comprehensive understanding of how democratic principles are embedded within the organizational structure and culture. The AECED project aims to develop a prototype of a pedagogical framework and guides to practice that encourages the development of activities based on arts-based embodied methods in order to provide experiences of democracy-as-becoming. The Portuguese case will carry out 4 of the case studies of the project based on the development of an online training course for teachers and educators who, using a Participatory Action-Research (PAR) methodology (Cornish, et al. 2023), will test the framework and guide in early years, primary and vocational education. In this paper we will present a set of data relating to the perceptions of teachers and educators that participated in the online course about the organizational transformation before and after the development of the activities based on the pedagogical framework and guides of AECED project. Our aim was to identify perceptions about the organizational transformation on the following dimensions: transformative dialogue, power sharing, holistic learning, relational well-being, collaborative decision-making, shared leadership, innovation, and Creativity; Conflict Resolution and Inclusivity and Diversity. By examining these dimensions, researchers and organizations can gain insights into the level of organizational democracy and identify areas for improvement or refinement.
- Educação para a democracia em ambiente virtual: práticas de formação docente para a aprendizagem estética e corporizada em eLearningPublication . Neves, Cláudia; Almeida, Ana Patrícia; Oliveira, Juliana Gazzinelli de; Abelha, Marta; Abrantes, PedroEste artigo apresenta resultados de um curso de formação contínua online desenvolvido no âmbito do projeto europeu AECED (Aesthetic and Embodied Learning for Democracy-as-becoming), com educadores e professores da educação pré-escolar, básica e profissional em Portugal. Assente numa abordagem centrada na Aprendizagem Estética e Corporizada para a Democracia (AELD) e ancorada na metodologia Investigação-Ação Participativa (IAP), o curso fomentou espaços de co-investigação, reflexão crítica e inovação pedagógica. A análise de dados qualitativos — provenientes de fóruns, diários reflexivos, entrevistas e propostas pedagógicas — revelou transformações no desenvolvimento de práticas democráticas e na valorização do corpo e da sensorialidade como dimensões de conhecimento. Apesar dos desafios técnicos e institucionais do eLearning, o curso potenciou a construção de comunidades de aprendizagem democráticas e colaborativas. O artigo conclui com recomendações para reforçar a acessibilidade, a usabilidade e a profundidade democrática na formação docente online, contribuindo para a consolidação de práticas educativas mais críticas, sensíveis e inclusivas.
- Education for democracy in virtual environment: teacher training practices for aesthetic and embodied learningPublication . Neves, Cláudia; Oliveira, Juliana Gazzinelli de; Almeida, Ana Patrícia; Abelha, Marta; Abrantes, PedroThis paper presents the results of an online continuous training course developed within the scope of the European project AECED (Aesthetic and Embodied Learning for Democracy-as-becoming), focused on teachers and educators of pre-school, early years and vocational education in Portugal. Based on the principles of Aesthetic and Embodied Learning for Democracy (AELD) and anchored in the Participatory Action Research (PAR) methodology, the training promoted spaces for co-research, critical reflection and pedagogical co-creation in a digital environment. The training proposal articulated somatic and aesthetic approaches with the foundations of democratic pedagogy, aiming to reconfigure teaching practices and expand the possibilities of an education centered on sensitivity, expression and dialogue. The research was based on the qualitative analysis of multiple data sources — discussion forums, reflective diaries, interviews and pedagogical projects with audiovisual and narrative documentation in all phases of the course, lasting eight weeks. The analysis revealed significant changes in the participants’ conceptions of democracy in education, revealing a shift from a normative and curricular vision to a relational, sensitive perspective situated in everyday practices. Teachers began to recognize the body and sensoriality as legitimate dimensions of mediation of knowledge and democratic coexistence, assuming their role as facilitators of participatory and inclusive contexts. Despite the technical and institutional challenges associated with eLearning — such as limitations on sharing multimedia materials, ethical restrictions on the use of images, and difficulties in emotional connection in asynchronous environments — participants mobilized creative strategies that allowed them to overcome these obstacles. The activities developed included visual narratives, movement workshops, the creation of thematic performances, and sensitive listening dynamics, fostering critical thinking, empathy, inclusion, and mutual respect. These experiences revealed that, even in digital environments, it is possible to create aesthetic and embodied learning spaces capable of promoting democratic values and renewing pedagogical engagement. Another central aspect that emerged was the appreciation of collaborative dynamics, which were expressed in forums and shared activities as ways of building online learning communities. Through mutual support, sharing of vulnerabilities and active listening, participants created networks of co-reflection and pedagogical experimentation. The application of the Community of Inquiry model allowed us to analyze how cognitive, social and pedagogical presence was constructed throughout the course, favoring an ethical, critical and relational learning experience. The results suggest that the articulation between AELD and PAR in digital environments represents a promising path for the professional development of teachers and for the reinvention of more sensitive, participatory and democratic educational practices. The work also continued with recommendations to expand the integration of aesthetic and embodied approaches in teacher training, including greater curricular flexibility, institutional support for pedagogical experimentation, appreciation of sensitive and bodily expression as a formative dimension, and public policies that encourage education centered on listening, inclusion and democratic transformation.
- Education for democracy in virtual environment: teacher training practices for aesthetic and embodied learningPublication . Neves, Cláudia; Oliveira, Juliana Gazzinelli de; Almeida, Ana Patrícia; Abelha, Marta; Abrantes, PedroThis paper presents the results of an online continuous training course developed within the scope of the European project AECED (Aesthetic and Embodied Learning for Democracy-as-becoming), focused on teachers and educators of pre-school, early years and vocational education in Portugal. Based on the principles of Aesthetic and Embodied Learning for Democracy (AELD) and anchored in the Participatory Action Research (PAR) methodology, the training promoted spaces for co-research, critical reflection and pedagogical co-creation in a digital environment. The training proposal articulated somatic and aesthetic approaches with the foundations of democratic pedagogy, aiming to reconfigure teaching practices and expand the possibilities of an education centered on sensitivity, expression and dialogue. The research was based on the qualitative analysis of multiple data sources — discussion forums, reflective diaries, interviews and pedagogical projects with audiovisual and narrative documentation in all phases of the course, lasting eight weeks. The analysis revealed significant changes in the participants’ conceptions of democracy in education, revealing a shift from a normative and curricular vision to a relational, sensitive perspective situated in everyday practices. Teachers began to recognize the body and sensoriality as legitimate dimensions of mediation of knowledge and democratic coexistence, assuming their role as facilitators of participatory and inclusive contexts. Despite the technical and institutional challenges associated with eLearning — such as limitations on sharing multimedia materials, ethical restrictions on the use of images, and difficulties in emotional connection in asynchronous environments — participants mobilized creative strategies that allowed them to overcome these obstacles. The activities developed included visual narratives, movement workshops, the creation of thematic performances, and sensitive listening dynamics, fostering critical thinking, empathy, inclusion, and mutual respect. These experiences revealed that, even in digital environments, it is possible to create aesthetic and embodied learning spaces capable of promoting democratic values and renewing pedagogical engagement. Another central aspect that emerged was the appreciation of collaborative dynamics, which were expressed in forums and shared activities as ways of building online learning communities. Through mutual support, sharing of vulnerabilities and active listening, participants created networks of coreflection and pedagogical experimentation. The application of the Community of Inquiry model allowed us to analyze how cognitive, social and pedagogical presence was constructed throughout the course, favoring an ethical, critical and relational learning experience. The results suggest that the articulation between AELD and PAR in digital environments represents a promising path for the professional development of teachers and for the reinvention of more sensitive, participatory and democratic educational practices. The work also continued with recommendations to expand the integration of aesthetic and embodied approaches in teacher training, including: greater curricular flexibility, institutional support for pedagogical experimentation, appreciation of sensitive and bodily expression as a formative dimension, and public policies that encourage education centered on listening, inclusion and democratic transformation.
- Ensino superior a distância e o desenvolvimento de competências profissionais: uma análise com base nas perceções dos diplomadosPublication . Henriques, Susana; Neves, Claudia; Silva, Ana Paula; Abrantes, Pedro; Bäckström, Bárbara; Falé, Isabel; Jacquinet, Marc; Magano, Olga; Ramos, Maria do RosárioQuem são os estudantes que optam pela Educação Superior a Distância ? Quais as suas expetativas e grau de satisfação com os cursos nesta modalidade ? Qual o impacto do curso na vida profissional e pessoal do estudante da UAb ? O presente artigo centra-se nestas questões, seguindo um enquadramento teórico que mobiliza estudos sobre a procura de respostas para novos públicos e novas necessidades nas sociedades atuais. O desenho metodológico seguiu a aplicação de um questionário, desenhado no âmbito do Observatório dos Percursos Profissionais e de Vida dos Diplomados da Universidade Aberta, aos estudantes que terminaram a licenciatura em 2014 e 2015. Os resultados remetem para uma satisfação global com a realização da licenciatura online, na medida em que revelam conforto no uso da plataforma e reconhecem vantagens no regime de aprendizagem. Destaca-se a valorização do prestígio social associado ao diploma de ensino superior. Concluímos que a pesquisa sobre o fenómeno da empregabilidade no ensino superior precisa de mais desenvolvimento. Os estudantes adultos apresentam um conjunto de necessidades diferenciadas, sobretudo relacionadas com a aquisição de competências para melhorar as suas condições profissionais, de empregabilidade e o desenvolvimento das suas carreiras. Os dados deste estudo reforçam a ideia de educação ao longo da vida associada ao ensino a distância como importante forma de desenvolvimento e aquisição não só de conhecimentos, como também, de competências transversais fundamentais a todos os contextos da vida e para a mobilidade profissional.
- Experiências e trajetórias dos mestres e doutores da Universidade Aberta (2011- 2020)Publication . Abrantes, Pedro; Carvalho, Alda; Silva, Ana Paula; Bäckström, Bárbara; Seabra, Filipa; Falé, Isabel; Jacquinet, Marc; Ramos, Maria do Rosário; Magano, OlgaO presente relatório apresenta os primeiros resultados do inquérito aos mestres e doutorados da Universidade Aberta, com base no questionário aplicado entre março e abril de 2023, abrangendo os diplomados do 2.º e 3.º ciclos, entre 2011 e 2020. Foram obtidas 431 respostas, de um universo de 1375 graduados, o que corresponde a 31% dos mestres e 44% dos doutorados. Desta forma, o Observatório dos Percursos Profissionais e de Vida dos Diplomados da Universidade Aberta alarga o seu campo de análise, até ao momento centrado nas experiências e trajetórias dos licenciados da instituição, acompanhando também a estratégia da instituição para ampliar e consolidar a sua oferta pedagógica ao nível dos mestrados e doutoramentos.
- Licenciados da Universidade Aberta: percursos, motivações e aprendizagens em ambiente digitalPublication . Neves, Claudia; Henriques, Susana; Abrantes, Pedro; Bäckström, Bárbara; Jacquinet, Marc; Magano, OlgaQuem são os estudantes que escolhem o ensino superior a distância? De onde vêm? Porque escolhem uma universidade a distância? Como se caracterizam os per-cursos académicos daqueles que realizam licenciaturas nesta modalidade? Quais as dificuldades que enfrentam, as competências que desenvolvem e as relações que estabelecem? Com o resultado de um inquérito aos diplomados da Universidade Aberta pretende-mos responder a estas questões a partir de um conjunto de abordagens teóricas sobre educação a distância aberta e em rede que procuramos relacionar com a Aprendizagem ao Longo da Vida.
- Literacia e inclusão digital no ensino superior online: impactos em adultos diplomadosPublication . Henriques, Susana; Neves, Claudia; Silva, Ana Paula; Abrantes, Pedro; Ramos, Maria do Rosário; Jacquinet, Marc; Bäckström, Bárbara; Falé, Isabel; Magano, OlgaA partir de um enquadramento teórico, que mobiliza contributos da literacia e inclusão digital, da aprendizagem ao longo da vida, da educação digital e da empregabilidade, analisam-se dados recolhidos através de inquéritos de follow-up aos licenciados que concluíram o curso entre 2011 e 2018 no ensino superior online. Pretende-se, com o presente estudo, contribuir para aprofundar o conhecimento sobre as competências digitais e inclusão digital associadas a adultos diplomados em cursos oferecidos em regime de educação digital. Os resultados apresentados permitem informar as políticas públicas e corroboram os resultados de outros estudos, no sentido em que é evidenciado que as competências de literacia digital e os níveis de inclusão digital são positivamente impactados pela educação e formação online.