Master in Primary School Training and 2nd Grade School Teaching in Mathematics and Experimental Sciences

The general objectives of the study cycle take as reference the profile of professional performance defined by DL No. 241/2001 August 30th, in conjunction with the DL 79/2014 of May 14th and other legislation relating to degrees and diplomas of higher education. Thus, this study cycle is organized as a course of qualification for primary school and 2nd grade school – Mathematics and Experimental Sciences, aiming the training of teachers able to develop intentional and quality practices.

Candidates to be accepted must have a bachelor in Basic Education, under paragraph 2 of Article 18 of Decree-Law 79/2014 of May 14th. Candidates must also have passed the exams aimed at verifying the oral and written Portuguese language and the mastery of basic rules of logic and critical reasoning, in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 of article 17 of the same Decree-Law. Access is also in accordance with the 2nd Cycle of Studies Academic Regulation for IPC’s courses.

Provides professional qualification for teaching in recruitment groups 110 and 230, according to Decree-Law no. 79/2014 of May 14th.

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Taking into account the general objectives of the study cycle the degree of master in Primary School and 2nd grade school and the corresponding professional qualification for teaching at this level of the educational system is granted to those who present:
– Generic skills and knowledge in Primary School and 2nd grade school, to support the development of quality teaching practices and the adoption of an investigative attitude and of critical analysis of reality;
– Scientific and teaching knowledge in the content areas Primary School and 2nd grade school, and the ability to promote its interdisciplinary articulation;
– Skills favorable to the adoption of integrated practices, sustained in age-appropriate children’s pedagogy skills;
– Ability to identify the impact of various educational settings and of community contexts in which they belong, and skills for collaborative work and networking;
– Skills and attitudes of lifelong learning, notably in self-oriented processes.

The Master Diploma in Primary School Training and 2nd Grade School Teaching in Mathematics and Experimental Sciences grants qualification to continue studies in a PhD Degree.