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Didactics of Philosophy

Code 18026
Year 1
Semester S2
ECTS Credits 8
Workload OT(15H)/TP(45H)
Scientific area Didática da Filosofia
Entry requirements N/A
Learning outcomes 1. To value the development of philosophical skills (problematization, argumentation, conceptual analysis).
2. To recognize and operationalize the main philosophical didactic currents/issues.
3. To produce an autonomous didactic and philosophical reflection on essential learning.
4. To develop the ability to use didactic methods at different planning levels.
5. To reflect critically on the impact and usefulness of digital technologies in philosophical learning.
Syllabus 1. Consideration and discussion of fundamental didactic questions: i) Authority or freedom? ii) Love or fear? iii) Depth or clarity? iv) Assessment or training?
2. Structuring and execution of a didactic plan: annual, didactic unit, lesson.
3. Didactic consideration of essential philosophical learning: critical point of view and practical application.
4. New practices in philosophical didactics and uses of digital technologies.
Main Bibliography - Aprendizagens essenciais da filosofia. MCE (2018)
- Brenefier, O. (2002) Enseigner par Le débat. CRDP de Bretagne.
- Cahn, S. (2018). Teaching philosophy: A guide. Nova Iorque: Routledge.
- Cossuta, F. (1994). Elementos para a leitura dos textos filosóficos. São Paulo: Martins Fontes.
- Falabretti, E. & Oliveira, J. (2012). Didática da Filosofia. Curitiba: ISDE Brasil S.A.
- Gonçalves, J.C. (1995) Fazer filosofia: Como e onde? Braga: Universidade Católica Portuguesa.
- Warnock, M. (1992). The uses of philosophy. London: Blackwell.
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria - Preparation of 4 mini-essays related to the didactic issues discussed, and their respective presentation in class (15% for each essay = 60% of the final grade) – to be submitted and presented the week following the discussion of the issue in question.
- Planning and presentation of a didactic activity based on the essential learning outcomes of the 11th grade (40% of the final grade)
- Active participation (10% of the final grade): attendance + quality of participation in academic sessions and respective activities.
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2026-02-24

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