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- Advancing prevention training with the EUPC in Portugal: turning challenges into achievementsPublication . Henriques, Susana; Silva, Natacha Torres da; Burkhart, Gregor; Sousa, Leonardo; Bettencourt, CarmenBackground: Portugal has one of the most decriminalised legal frameworks regarding narcotic and psychotropic substance use. However, specialized prevention training for decision-makers (DOP) and frontline professionals remains scarce. The European Prevention Curriculum (EUPC) was designed to bridge this gap, but its implementation in Portugal has been hindered by several obstacles, including the absence of a national coordinating body, the lack of formal requirement for EUPC trainings qualification, and the limited sharing of translated training materials. Methods: Two key milestones have supported the implementation of the EUPC in Portugal: (1) In 2022, four independent professionals completed the EMCDDA’s Training of Trainers (ToT) program, becoming national trainers and setting the groundwork for further training initiatives; (2) The Frontline Politeia project in Portugal identified critical gaps in prevention training and strategies. The impact of the new trainings with newly translated materials is being assessed through pre- and post-training evaluations using descriptive statistics, as well as content analysis of focus groups conducted at least six months after the training for DOPs and at least three months after those for frontline professionals. Results: The training highlighted the distinction between evidence-based prevention competencies and expertise from personal experience. Pre- and post-training assessments demonstrated significant knowledge improvement and reinforced the importance of evidence-based decision-making. However, the DOPs reported several challenges: the absence of a comprehensive and supportive national prevention framework, limited funding, a lack of rigorous evaluation requirements for prevention funding, and insufficient time for discussion and practical exercises during the EUPC trainings. Discussion: The EUPC implementation in Portugal reinforced the urgent need to integrate scientific research with practical expertise in line with other research findings in Europe, which highlight the persistent underutilization of evidence-based prevention strategies. To address these challenges, initiatives such as blended learning for youth and health professionals, expanded training for teachers, law enforcement and youth workers, and the EUPC Frontline micro-credential program are currently being implemented and tested. The presentation will propose elements to make EUPC trainings more tailored, accessible and relevant for key stakeholder in order to promote a sustainable and effective prevention system in Portugal.
- 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
- Avaliação da maleabilidade dos recursos de carreira: Impacto de uma intervenção de carreira a distância com estudantes universitáriosPublication . Santos, Sandra; Monteiro, Sílvia; Seabra, Filipa; Almeida, Leandro
- O Currículo Europeu de Prevenção (EUPC) na formação de profissionais como estratégia de inovação em CADPublication . Anjos, Purificação; Bettencourt, Carmen; Silva, Natacha Torres da; Prata, Isabel; Henriques, SusanaOBJETIVOS: Caracterizar o EUPC e discutir o processo formativo dos profissionais em prevenção, perspetivando o potencial de qualidade e inovação na intervenção preventiva METODOLOGIA: Partindo da análise do EUPC e da formação dos profissionais, discutimos os resultados do pré e pós teste realizados pelos formandos que frequentaram a microcredencial ‘EUPC-Frontline’. DESENVOLVIMENTO: O Currículo Europeu de Prevenção (EUPC) (EMCDDA 2019), surge num contexto de crescente interesse e atenção, a nível mundial, de desenvolvimento de padrões de qualidade dos profissionais em prevenção, promovendo também a capacitação dos decisores, líderes de opinião e responsáveis políticos. O EUPC é baseado em referenciais, normas e evidências internacionais, com uma filosofia de intervenção europeia, de respeito pelos direitos humanos, reconhecimento do valor complementar da redução de riscos e do equilíbrio entre os programas de prevenção e políticas públicas. O EUPC-Frontline, que dota os profissionais da linha da frente dos conhecimentos e ferramentas necessários para dar prioridade a intervenções baseadas em dados concretos evidências, eliminando gradualmente práticas obsoletas e iatrogénicas. Os resultados do pré- e pós-teste mostram o perfil dos formandos da primeira edição da microcredencial e revelam tendências no que se refere aos seus conhecimentos e atitudes face à prevenção. CONCLUSÃO: A formação dos profissionais reforça a ciência da prevenção ao capacitar os profissionais para a sua aplicação e desenvolvimento.
- 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.
- Escola que Acolhe: o caso da Turma E e a(s) resposta(s) às (novas) diversidades nas escolasPublication . Seabra, Filipa; Borges, Irina; Abelha, Marta
- Implementation process of a manualised program: implications for research and practicePublication . Bettencout, Carmen; Sousa, Leonardo; Henriques, Susana; Silva, Natacha Torres daBackground: Socioemotional development strategies are an important way of empowering individuals to choose healthy behaviours. Scientific evidence shows that the earlier socio-emotional learning/management issues are addressed, the better the outcomes. Methods: The program “Calmly– Learning to Learn Yourself” focuses on the development of children’s socio-emotional skills and positive relationships. It emphasizes self-regulation, communication, adaptability, creative thinking, resilience, and problem-solving. It is considered a universal prevention program. Regarding its effectiveness, it has been indicated in the Xchange prevention registry as “Further studies recommended”. Consequently, the program’s application is subject to evaluation and a monitoring system that ensures data collection to assess its effectiveness. “Calmly” is being implemented by adequately trained facilitators in 1st Cycle schools (3rd year classes), during a school year, in Ponta Delgada, the largest municipality in the Azores and the one with the most fragilities. The program involves 19 classes, covering 320 children, in a classroom setting, with the presence of the teacher. Results: “Calmly” was designed according to a specific territorial context and for a determined target audience, having, further, been customized according to developmental stage. Despite the adaptation efforts, weaknesses were detected related to contextual and linguistic specificizes. However, the support materials for the intervention sessions could not be modified due to copyright and funding reasons. It is also worth noting that, due to the high cost of support materials, access had to be reduced for the target audience. The program's implementation is still ongoing. Despite being at this stage (approximately 50% of the intervention), some positive results can already be visible, particularly in terms of identifying basic emotions and using strategies for effective emotional management. Discussion: Despite having been subject to adaptation and customization for the required age group, the adaptation to the territorial, social and linguistic context did not prove to be the most appropriate. Although the Azores are an integral part of Portuguese territory and share some characteristics, we believe there are unique aspects that must be considered, including the ultraperipheral context. As a future strategy, we will focus on creating a program that originates in the Azores, but can be adapted to other territorial contexts.
- A integração de menores não acompanhados numa escola artística: processos, sucessos e desafiosPublication . Seabra, Filipa; Abelha, Marta; Sousa, Lúcio; Sociedade Portuguesa de Ciências da Educação
- Oficina de desenho e gravura: relato de uma experiência de residência artísticaPublication . Ebert, Andrea; Bastos, Glória; ManuelThis article addresses the possibilities that a Resident Artist project can achieve in the context of animations and activities to promote the development of skills in the area of drawing and engraving, in a school context, combined with various multiliteracies. Some elements related to the National Arts Plan and the role of the Resident Artist are discussed, in conjunction with the school library. In the empirical part, the activities carried out are described and analyzed, as well as the results of the evaluation carried out by the students involved in the activities. In particular, the engraving workshop allowed students to use this form of expression as a tool to create visual languages and thus draw a bridge between visual language, written language and also verbal language. The concept of creativity in this project indicated paths to important elements regarding visual literacy, information literacy, the construction of knowledge and therefore emancipation, fundamental functions that the school library intends to offer and also meets the statement in the Student Profile Upon Exit of Compulsory Schooling. The results obtained, combined with AR's self-reflection, reveal the relevance of actions such as the one carried out in this project.