This paper reports on findings arising from a wider study aimed at investigating teachers’ concerns during the pandemic and their views regarding changes in teaching in the post-COVID context. Adopting a mixed-method approach, data were gathered through a survey including both open-ended and closed-ended questions. The study involved 2,192 teachers from all sectors of education. Both the quantitative and qualit...
This paper draws on data from a broader project aimed at investigating the experiences of pre-service teachers regarding assessment. Critical incidents written by pre-service teachers focusing on their experiences of assessment as students were collected. The study involved 121 first-year students from various subject areas enrolled in a master’s degree in teaching. Data were gathered in the first semester of t...
This study investigates the primary factors influencing school achievement during the COVID-19 pandemic from students’ perspectives. The pandemic exacerbated educational inequalities, emphasizing the essential role of teacher effectiveness in boosting student achievement and the significant impact of remote learning challenges. Using focus groups with 74 Portuguese students, this study explores how teacher qual...
This paper presents first results from an European Erasmus+ project that integrates ecological Making with interdisciplinary, CLIL-based STEAM education to address eco-anxiety and empower students to participate in negotiating livable futures for all. Drawing on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), Maker Education, and Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), the project fosters transformative, ...
This study analyses the challenges and opportunities of school leadership in a Portuguese remote cluster of schools. Using a mixed-methods approach, the case study explores multiple stakeholders’ perceptions of the headteacher’s leadership practices. Findings point to the importance of leadership practices in providing strategic direction, seen as crucial in a resource-limited environment. Leading a small schoo...
Com o objetivo de compreender de que forma uma abordagem centrada na cidadania ambiental contribui para a promoção de competências do século XXI nas crianças do JI e do 1.º CEB, foi desenvolvido um estudo de caso com uma turma de JI e uma de 4.º ano na valência do 1.º CEB, durante a Prática de Ensino Supervisionada no Mestrado em Educação Pré-escolar e Ensino do 1.º CEB. Para o efeito, foram realizadas atividad...
In a global context of environmental crisis, the concern about sustainability is growing and companies have to make an effort to demonstrate a commitment to environmentally responsible practices. This article offers a critical reflection on corporate sustainability, unravelling the mechanisms and impacts of greenwashing by exploring its different forms and how they undermine consumer trust and the integrity of ...
The first case of the coronavirus disease, later known as COVID-19, was detected in China in mid-December 2019, and it quickly spread across all continents, causing a pandemic. In the fight against this pandemic, health professionals have a key role and are required to have enormous physical and psychological resistance. The effort made by health professionals during this situation has generated high levels of ...
This article draws on data from a broader research study focusing on Portuguese teachers’ perceptions and experiences of remote teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic. In total, 2638 teachers participated in the study. Data were collected through an online survey which included both closed- and open-ended questions. Findings suggest that, overall, teachers experienced a positive adaptation process and were able ...
Este texto decorre de um estudo que pretendeu analisar as experiências dos professores durante a pandemia, com particular ênfase na sua aprendizagem profissional e nas suas perspetivas de mudança com base na realidade vivida durante o ensino a distância. Inserido num projeto internacional mais abrangente, o estudo contou com a participação de 2638 professores de todos os níveis de ensino, abrangendo todas as ár...