Estudo do Meio e Didática do Estudo do Meio na Educação Pré-Escolar

This course is taught by Social Sciences and Nature Sciences lecturers in order to encourage analysis, debate, research and critical and integrated reflection on themes that mobilize knowledge about sustainability and development, as well as the complexity of the human being, namely in its biological and cultural dimensions through the development and monitoring of projects aimed at children aged 6 to 10.

The assessment of the course considers both the individual performance of the master’s students, namely attendance, motivation, participation and critical reflection (20%), and the preparation of documents (40%) to be presented and discussed in class (40%). They will be assessed on aspects such as the structure and organization of the information, suitability for the recipients and objectives of the work, the language used, and the quality and correctness of the scientific information. Assessment by exam (100 per cent) will be by written test.

Develop a realistic and conscious perception of the situation of the planet to take and promote responsible, socially just and ecologically sustainable attitudes and commitments

Recognize human diversity and the complexity of the body in its biological, social, cultural and historical dimensions and potential.

To analyze the curricular framework of the 1st Cycle of Basic Education (Environmental Studies) in Portugal, comparing it with that of other countries.

To deepen skills that promote the integrated construction of knowledge relating to the Natural Sciences and Social Sciences.

To recognize the importance of the need to substantiate educational practices.

To design projects in Environmental Studies for children aged 6 to 10, mobilizing knowledge and skills from History, Geography, Physical and Natural Sciences through methodologies that focus on learning and allow children to play an active role in the construction of their knowledge.

– Development and Sustainability

– Complexity of the Human Being

– Essential Learning for 1st grade in Environmental Studies and other national and international reference documents.

– The area of Environmental Studies: i) location in space and time; ii) knowledge of the natural and social environment; iii) dynamism of natural-social interrelationships.

 – Project Work in the 1st Cycle of Basic Education: articulation of knowledge and practices in Environmental Studies.

• - Attendance and Participation - 20.0%
• - Individual and/or Group Work - 40.0%
• - Document's presentation and discussion - 40.0%

• - Exam - 100.0%

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