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Didactics of Science

Code 12148
Year 1
Semester S2
ECTS Credits 5
Workload PL(30H)/TP(30H)
Scientific area Didática das Ciências
Entry requirements -
Learning outcomes The objective of this course is to give the student a comprehensive view of the role and importance of the Didactics of Sciences in the teaching-learning processes of Sciences and in the development of teachers' competences, and to inform about current trends in the Didactics of Sciences.
At the end of this UC the student should be able to:
1) Show the importance of Science Education, essential in promoting and/or incrementing the students' school success;
2) Show that Didactics is an auxiliary tool for the teacher, whose focus is to ensure the success of teaching-learning and that helps to build a logical sequence of a lesson.
It is also intended that students acquire skills that enable them to make critical analysis, reflections and debates related to the teaching of science. Understand the construction of science in its various aspects, relate science, technology and society, and reflect on the importance of the teacher as a key individual in pedagogical and social change.

Translat
Syllabus 1. The crisis and evolution in science education.
2. The importance of Science Education.
3. Didactics and the Teaching-Learning process.
4. CTSA relations.
5. Critical analysis of scientific revolutions.
6. Analysis and reflection of paradigm shifts in official guidelines.
7. The role of the school and the importance of studying Physics.
8. Internal and external evaluation.
9. Formative and summative assessment.
10. Teacher training in science education.
Main Bibliography António Cachapuz, João P raia & Manuela Jorge (2002). Ciência, educação em ciência e ensino das ciências. Lisboa: Ministério da Educação.
Kuhn, Thomas (2021), A Estrutura das Revoluções Científicas, (Lisboa: Guerra e Paz).
Galvão, C., Reis, P., Freire, A. & Oliveira, T. (2006). Avaliação de Competências em Ciências: Sugestões para professores dos ensinos Básico e Secundário, Edições Asa.
Galvão, C., Reis, P., Freire, S., Faria, C. (2011) Ensinar Ciências – Aprender Ciências. O contributo do Projecto Internacional PARSEL para tornar a Ciência relevante para os alunos. Porto Editora e Instituto de Educação da Universidade de Lisboa.
Astolfi, J-P & Develay, M. (2001) A Didática das Ciências. Papirus Editora.
Galvão, C., Baptista, M., Reis, P. (2018). Formação inicial de professores de ciências do 3º ciclo e secundário: o exemplo da Universidade de Lisboa, Edições Hipótese.
Alves, M. (2004). Currículo e avaliação: uma perspetiva integrada. Porto: Porto Editora.
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2025-06-13

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