You need to activate javascript for this site.
Menu Conteúdo Rodapé
  1. Home
  2. Courses
  3. Teaching of Physical Education in Basic and Secondary Education
  4. History and Theory of Education

History and Theory of Education

Code 12458
Year 1
Semester S1
ECTS Credits 6
Workload T(15H)/TP(30H)
Scientific area Educação
Entry requirements Not applicable.
Mode of delivery face to face
Work placements N/A
Learning outcomes This curricular unit is designed to develop student’s knowledge about Theory of Education fundamental concepts mainly through an historical perspective. At the end of this curricular unit, the student must be able: • To embrace the origin of pedagogical theories and present educational institutions in the light of its historical development; • To build a reflective view on the importance of the major pedagogical theories of education and its implications to physical education; • To develop critical and innovative approaches of educational action as future teachers of physical education; •To express ideas in a reasoned manner, using oral and written communication; • To exercise critical sense; • To assume responsibility for their learning.
Syllabus I. Introductory questions: History and Theory of Education concept and object and its importance for teachers training. Reflection upon the concept of education and the specificity of the pedagogical and educative relationship. II. History of Education: Origins of the present pedagogical thought and the building of the school model of education: Conceptions and role of physical education.III. Contemporary Educational Trends and Pedagogical Theories.
Main Bibliography Boavida, J. e Del Dujo, A. (Eds) (2007). Teoria da educação. Contributos ibéricos. Coimbra: Imprensa da Universidade de Coimbra.

Mechikoff, R. A. (2014). A history and philosophy of sport and physical education: from ancient civilizations to the modern wordl. Nova Iorque: McGraw-Hill.
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2022-03-10

The cookies used in this website do not collect personal information that helps to identify you. By continuing you agree to the cookie policy.