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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
- 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.
- 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.
- Transformar a educação para a democracia através das aprendizagens estéticas e corporizadasPublication . Neves, Claudia; Almeida, Ana Patrícia; Oliveira, Juliana Gazzinelli de; Abelha, Marta; Abrantes, PedroA democracia não é simplesmente um processo técnico que envolve a aprendizagem da sua história, princípios, regras e instituições. Para proteger e promover a democracia, a educação para a democracia é vital. No entanto, nas escolas a educação para a democracia coloca a tónica na aprendizagem cognitiva. Muito pouco destaque se dá a uma dimensão fundamental da qprendizagem, ou seja, a sua natureza estética e corporizada. Esta comunicação apresenta os primeiros resultados de projeto internacional com financiamento Horizon Europe cuja ambição é reforçar e transformar o papel da aprendizagem estética e corporizada na educação para a democracia. A intenção é conceber um quadro pedagógico estético e corporizado inovador que tenha um impacto na prática da educação para a democracia através de guias associados à prática. O projeto está a ser desenvolvido e está, neste momento, na fase de testagem dos protótipos do quadro e dos guias em diferentes fases da educação e diversos contextos nacionais. Estes estudos de testagem estão a ser desenvolvidos através de uma investigação-ação participativa inovadora. O resultado da investigação será um quadro pedagógico baseado na investigação, com guias de apoio à prática, que inspire e ativa novas formas de educar para a democracia. O que se pretende apresentar são os resultados da fase de testagem realizada no contexto português ao nível da educação pré-escolar, 1º ciclo do ensino básico e ensino vocacional.
- Transformar a educação para a democracia através das aprendizagens estéticas e corporizadasPublication . Neves, Cláudia; Almeida, Ana Patrícia; Oliveira, Juliana Gazzinelli de; Abelha, Marta; Abrantes, PedroO projeto europeu AECED – Aesthetic and Embodied Learning for Democracy (2023-2026), financiado pelo Horizon Europe, reúne seis países para desenvolver um quadro pedagógico inovador e guias práticos que apoiem pedagogias participativas e responsivas na educação para a democracia. Parte da ideia de que a democracia não é apenas aprender regras e instituições, mas uma experiência vivida, que envolve emoções, valores éticos, corpo e relações. Para isso, combina aprendizagem estética e corporificada com investigação-ação participativa em 19 estudos de caso em diferentes níveis de ensino (da educação pré-escolar ao ensino superior e educação de adultos). No caso português, a equipa criou um curso online de oito semanas para educadores do 1.º CEB e do ensino profissional, testando e aperfeiçoando o quadro pedagógico e os guias. Os participantes valorizam este tipo de abordagem, reconhecem impacto positivo nos resultados educativos e identificam-se com os valores democráticos do projeto, embora apontem constrangimentos legais, curriculares e institucionais como obstáculos. A análise comparativa entre países mostra níveis e predisposições diferentes para integrar estas práticas, o que leva o projeto a repensar protótipos e materiais e a preparar as versões finais, promovendo debates nacionais e europeus e alargando a oferta formativa em Portugal.
- Transformar a educação para a democracia através de aprendizagens estéticas e corporizadasPublication . Oliveira, Juliana Gazzinelli de; Neves, Claudia; Almeida, Ana Patrícia; Abelha, Marta; Abrantes, PedroO projeto "Transforming Education for Democracy through Aesthetic and Embodied Learning, Responsive Pedagogies and Democracy-as-becoming" (AECED) visa transformar a educação para a democracia, enfatizando a aprendizagem estética e corporizada, bem como pedagogias responsivas.
- Transforming education for democracy: aesthetic and Embodied learning in the aeced projectPublication . Neves, Cláudia; Oliveira, Juliana Gazzinelli de; Almeida, Ana Patrícia; Abelha, Marta; Abrantes, Pedro; EDULEARNDemocracy is a dynamic and evolving process that requires continuous engagement, reflection, and transformation. Traditional educational approaches often emphasize cognitive competencies at the expense of emotional, sensory, and embodied dimensions of learning. The AECED Project addresses this gap by developing pedagogical frameworks that integrate Aesthetic and Embodied Learning for Democracy (AELD) to enhance democratic engagement. This study presents preliminary findings from an 8-week online course designed for early childhood and primary educators, as well as adult and professional learners in Portugal. Using a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach, the course encouraged educators to experiment with AELD methodologies, fostering power-sharing, transformative dialogue, holistic learning, and relational well-being in their classrooms. Data from surveys, reflections, forum discussions, and intervention projects were analysed through a mixed-methods approach, revealing shifts toward more participatory and democratic teaching practices. The study highlights the potential of AELD in fostering inclusive and engaged learning environments and underscores the role of digital learning ecologies in supporting democratic pedagogies.