2024

Study methodology

Name: Study methodology
Code: PED13416O
3 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/78 hours
Scientific Area: Education Sciences

Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese, English
Regime de Frequência: Presencial

Presentation

- Know study methods and techniques;
- Acquire basic skills in personal and group learning management;
- Be able to use study and work organization strategies.

Sustainable Development Goals

Learning Goals

To know methods and techniques of study;
- Acquire basic personal and group management skills of learning;
- Be able to use study strategies and work organization.

Contents

The planning and organization of study in academic context;
- Individual learning dynamics and strategies;
- Study and learning techniques; critical reading, organizing and documenting readings;
- Group learning dynamics and their relation to scientific knowledge;
- How to make a critical review;
- The construction of an academic work;
- Preparation of oral presentation of an academic work.

Teaching Methods

The collective sessions will consist of theory and practice, based on the following methodology: exercises aimed at activating preconceived ideas, interactive communication, debates, case studies, dramatizations/simulations, analysis, reports, and presentations. They will be diverse in nature, so that to allow different methodological approaches and analyses. The syllabi will be posted on the e-learning platform , on the SIIUE site, as well as the students in the 1st session.
Two hours per week will be devoted to tutorials, in order to guarantee students’ progress and to provide them with access to the e-mail.
Evaluation: Written work (individual as well as in groups, oral presentation) (100%).

Teaching Staff

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