The journal Aprender published its first issue in January 1987. Since the foundation, it has been a part of a scientific, educational and cultural strategy from the Superior School of Education (nowadays Superior School of Education and Social Sciences – Escola Superior de Educação e Ciências Sociais) and the Portalegre Polytechnic University. Aprender publishes two issues per year, but special issues/supplements may also be published. Articles can be published in Portuguese, English, Spanish or French. The main objectives and goals of the Aprender journal are: (i) the publication of scientific papers and research work, aiming at the circulation of scientific knowledge and the debate of ideas on educational and training, social and cultural realities, also in the fields of formation, research and social intervention; (ii) encouraging the production and dissemination of scientific research work in the areas of the various fields of activity of the Superior School of Education and Social Sciences (Escola Superior de Educação e Ciências Sociais) of Portalegre Polytechnic University; (iii) being able to open the possibility of creating scientific, formation and training exchanges between teachers and other professionals in the region, nationally and internationally; (iv) the creation of a publication space for teachers, researchers and students. The Aprender journal publishes scientific work in the field of Education and Social Sciences.