ISMAT 27143

Philosophical, Sociological and Historical Foundations of Education

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  This unit aims, initially, to provide a global overview of the origin and growth of modern educational systems, particularly since the 18th century, in relation to the development of industrialization, the rise of the Western model of the nation-state, and a mass society. In parallel, it seeks to highlight the characteristics of the different models that developed in Europe and the Atlantic world.   Secondly, it will analyze the historical development of the Portuguese educational system, the difficulties in transitioning from its rhetorical and legislative construction to its practical implementation in the 19th century, followed by an approach to the main aspects of the educational models of the First Republic, the New Restoration, and Democracy, concluding with the challenges facing education in Portugal in the first decades of the 21st century.  
• ProgramaProgramme

  1. Introduction: A reflection based on the UNESCO 2021 Report 2. Historical formation and functions of modern educational systems a) Origin of modern educational systems. b) Evolution of pedagogical ideas and practices: models, technologies. c) School model and 'grammar of school': space, time, curriculum. 3. The school in society a) How to explain school failure? Explanatory theories b) School and employment c) Families and school: strategies in the reproduction of family status d) Inequalities in educational paths 4. Education in contemporary Portugal a) The founding moments of public school. b) The Veiga Simão Reform: educational policies between changes and continuities c) The April 25th Revolution and Education (1974-1976) d) The Law of Guidelines and Bases of the Educational System (1986) e) From the educational reform (1986-1990) to the reforms and changes of the 1990s and 2000s. 5. Final reflection: education as a project of action for social (and cognitive) justice  
• ObjectivosObjectives

  With this curricular unit (CU), students should: 1) Understand the philosophical, sociological, and historical foundations of Education; 2) Identify the main philosophical and sociological currents that have influenced Education, analyzing their contributions to the construction of pedagogical thought and social transformations; 3) Critically reflect on historical and social changes in education; 4) Develop analytical and reasoned argumentation skills regarding contemporary challenges in the field, articulating theoretical and practical knowledge.  
• BibliografiaBibliography

  Gauthier, C. & Tardif, M. (Dir.) (2014). Pedagogia. Teorias e práticas da Antiguidade aos nossos dias.  Vozes.  Giddens, A. (2013). Sociologia. Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Nóvoa, A. (2005). Evidente...mente. Histórias da Educação. Asa. Reboul, O. (2017). A Filosofia da Educação. Edições 70 Teodoro, A. (2001). A Construção Política da Educação Estado, mudança e políticas educativas no Portugal contemporâneo. Afrontamento Teodoro, A. (2020). Contesting the Global Development of Sustainable and Inclusive Education. Education Reform and the Challenges of Neoliberal Globalization. Routledge. UNESCO (2021). Reimaginar nossos futuros juntos. Um novo contrato social para a educação. Relatório da Comissão Internacional sobre os Futuros da Educação, UNESCO.
• MetodologiaMethodology

  The classes are both theoretical and theoretical-practical, including a theoretical foundation followed by the application of concepts in educational contexts. The methodology adopted combines principles of active and reflective learning, allowing students to develop essential skills for understanding and applying the philosophical, historical, and sociological foundations of education. Classes are structured to promote interaction between theory and practice, beginning with the presentation of fundamental concepts and their historical and sociological contextualization. This is followed by activities such as debates, text analysis, case studies, and pedagogical simulations, in which students apply the acquired knowledge, experience different approaches, and align strategies in accordance with contemporary educational challenges. Cooperative learning is encouraged through group activities, allowing students to discuss and critically analyze the content covered.  
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  6
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não