Resumo: O avanço da tecnologia da informação tem levado ao aumento do uso da estatística como uma ferramenta de análise de dados em diversas áreas acadêmicas. A estatística tornouse um requisito essencial em qualquer programa de estudo, devido à variedade de aplicações na indústria e na investigação. Portanto, os programas educativos no ensino superior precisam formar graduados que possuam conhecimentos estatísticos teóricos e aplicados. Existem diferentes ferramentas tecnológicas estatísticas, cada uma com as suas próprias vantagens e desvantagens para análise de dados. Porém, neste trabalho o software estatístico Jamovi foi considerado por ser um recurso tecnológico versátil, gratuito e de código aberto. Com base no exposto, este artigo estuda o impacto da integração do software Jamovi no ensino de estatística na área de Engenharia Civil. A população do estudo foi de 40 estudantes do Mestrado em Planejamento Físico de Obras Civis da Universidade Estadual do Sul de Manabí, durante os meses de novembro a dezembro de 2023. A metodologia aplicada foi observacional analítica com design quantitativo, para esse fim técnicas estatísticas descritivas e inferenciais fo ram utilizadas. Os resultados mostraram um desempenho superior das pessoas que utilizaram o Jamovi em comparação aos que utilizaram o MS Excel. Isto foi corroborado por meio de análises descritivas e testes de hipóteses. De acordo com os resultados concluiuse que Jamovi facilitou o processo de ensino e aprendizagem de estatística na Engenharia Civil.

Resumen. El avance de la tecnología de la información ha llevado a un aumento en el empleo de la estadística como una herramienta para analizar datos en diversas áreas académicas. La estadística se ha convertido en un requisito primordial en cualquier programa de estudio, debido a la variedad de aplicaciones en la industria y la investigación. Por consiguiente, los programas educativos en la educación superior necesitan formar graduados que posean conocimientos estadísticos teóricos y aplicados. Existen diferentes herramientas tecnológicas esta dísticas, cada una con sus propias ventajas y desventajas para el análisis de datos. Sin embargo, en este trabajo se ha considerado el software estadístico Jamovi por ser un recurso tecnológico versátil, gratuito y de código abierto. A raíz de lo expuesto, este artículo estudia el impacto de la integración del software Jamovi en la enseñanza de la estadística en el área de la Ingeniería Civil. La población de estudio fue de 40 estudiantes de la Maestría en Planificación Física de Obras Civiles de la Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí, durante los meses de noviembre a diciembre de 2023. La metodología aplicada fue observacional analítica con un diseño cuantitativo, para ello se emplearon técnicas estadísticas descriptivas e inferenciales. Los resultados mostraron un rendimiento superior de las personas estudiantes que utilizaron Jamovi en comparación con quienes emplearon Excel. Esto se corroboró mediante análisis descriptivos y pruebas de hipótesis. De acuerdo con los resultados, se pudo concluir que Jamovi facilitó el proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje de la estadística en la Ingeniería Civil.

Abstract: Advances in information technology have led to an increased use of statistics as a tool for analyzing data in various academic fields. Statistics has become a primary requirement in any curriculum because of its wide range of applications in the industry and for research purposes. Higher education programs therefore need to prepare graduates with both theoretical and applied statistical knowledge. There are several statistical technology tools for data analysis, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. This article examines Jamovi, a statistical software that is versatile, free and open source, and the impact of this tool on the teaching of statistics for civil engineering. The study involved 40 students of the Masters in Physical Planning of Civil Works of the Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí, and was carried out during the months of November to December 2023. The study applied an analytical observational methodology with a quantitative design, using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. The results showed a better performance of the students who used Jamovi com pared to those who used MS Excel. This was supported by descriptive analysis and hypothesis testing. The results led to the conclusion that Jamovi facilitated the teaching and learning process of statistics in civil engineering.

RESUMEN El objetivo general del estudio es determinar la percepción de los estudiantes de una universidad privada en Asunción frente a las medidas de seguridad implementadas en un caso específico de amenaza de tiroteo en el año 2023. El enfoque del estudio es cuantitativo, de diseño no experimental de corte transversal y alcance descriptivo. La población considerada para el estudio estuvo conformada por 8089 estudiantes, determinándose una muestra de 385 personas. La tasa de respuesta fue de 99,7% (384). Los criterios de inclusión considerados fueron estar activo e inscripto en la modalidad presencial, tomar clases presenciales en la sede central y estar de acuerdo en completar la encuesta. Se utilizó la encuesta como recolección de datos mediante un cuestionario diseñado con Google Forms de 12 preguntas. Los resultados más relevantes fueron: 41,9% se encuentra muy de acuerdo que sus pertenencias sean revisadas al ingreso a la institución y 39,3% muy conforme con los mecanismos de seguridad implementados por la universidad. Otras opiniones sobre las medidas de seguridad para prevenir y responder a una amenaza de tiroteo son: uso de detectores de metales manuales, mayor presencia de guardias de seguridad, proponer a la administración el abordaje de la salud mental en la malla curricular, habilitar botón de pánico, simulacros de emergencia y rayos-X para los bolsos y mochilas. Se concluye que el estudiantado se encuentra satisfecho ante las dos dimensiones analizadas: seguridad institucional ante el peligro e identificación, satisfacción y sensación de seguridad por parte del estudiante.

ABSTRACT The general objective of the study is to determine the perception of students at a private university in Asunción regarding the security measures implemented in a specific case of a shooting threat, 2023. The approach of the study is quantitative, with a cross-sectional, non-experimental design. and descriptive scope. The population considered for the study was made up of 8089 students, determining a sample of 385 people. The response rate was 99.7% (384). The inclusion criteria considered were being active and enrolled in the in-person modality, taking in-person classes at the headquarters, and agreeing to complete the survey. The survey was used as data collection through a 12-question questionnaire designed with Google Forms. The most relevant results were: 41.9% strongly agree that their belongings are searched upon entry to the institution and 39.3% strongly agree with the security mechanisms implemented by the university. Other opinions on security measures to prevent and respond to a shooting threat are: use of manual metal detectors, increased presence of security guards, proposing to the administration to address mental health in the curriculum, enabling a stop button panic, emergency drills and X-rays for bags and backpacks. It is concluded that the student body is satisfied with the two dimensions analyzed: institutional security in the face of danger and identification, satisfaction and feeling of security on the part of the student.

Evaluative research can advance sustainability education through the learning it can enable, at micro and systems levels. This proposition is explored by examining evaluation practice in a 6-year international programme entitled Transdisciplinary Education Collaboration for Transformations in Sustainability involving universities and biosphere reserves/regions in Germany, South Africa and Canada. A Transdisciplinary International Learning Lab (TILL) was evaluated using a theory-based evaluation approach and interviews, focus groups and questionnaires that yielded qualitative data. Through meta-reflection, we concluded that our TILL had elements of a Field School, rather than a Learning Lab, and that our curriculum required more explicit deliberation among programme developers and implementers towards a deeper and shared understanding of pedagogical assumptions and more congruent practice of transdisciplinary and transformative sustainability education. The reflective, theory-based approach enabled learning from evaluation and was captured in a shared refinement of the theory of change, which makes it explicit that learning from pedagogical innovations is not only for students but also for academics. The paper is an invitation to other innovators in sustainability science, education and evaluation in higher education, to share related findings. SIGNIFICANCE: Through evaluative research, educators gained insight into how transformative sustainability education and transdisciplinarity play out in practice, and how theory-based evaluation can inform more transformative programme design. As higher education practitioners collaborating across continents and disciplines for systemic change, we noted that transformative concepts do not immediately translate into transformative practices, unless we critically and collectively reflect on practice and outcomes. Such (meta) reflection requires data and purposefully designed evaluation frameworks-in-use. This idea is not new, but its manifestation in practice was illuminative and could also be of scholarly interest to other curriculum and evaluation designers.

Inter- and transdisciplinary curricula can potentially develop an integrated understanding of an increasingly interconnected, complex world and develop students' agency, empathy, creativity and critical thinking skills. Within the South African qualification landscape, the Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) is identified as a multi-or interdisciplinary qualification that allows working professionals 'to undertake advanced reflection and development by means of a systematic survey of current thinking, practice and research methods in an area of specialisation'. In this paper, four academics reflexively share their experiences of (re)developing and piloting transdisciplinary curricula for the PGDip in Sustainable Development (at Stellenbosch University) and the PGDip in Sustainability Learning (at Rhodes University). Reflections centre around the rationale, context and emergence of the two programmes, their structure and intended learning outcomes, and principles guiding the overall curriculum design. We highlight the appropriateness of transdisciplinary approaches to curricula focused on the sustainability field, and it distils three broad features of the two PGDip programmes that seem important - even necessary - for developing students' competencies as sustainability practitioners. These are ontological groundedness, epistemological openness and ethical attentiveness. SIGNIFICANCE: This paper provides a rationale for pursuing transdisciplinary curricula that are oriented to sustainability. It shares reflections from two postgraduate diploma curriculum design processes and provides summative insights into broad features of transdisciplinary curriculum design that may enhance sustainability transitions. These features may help to guide other university curriculum developers wanting to design similar programmes to support sustainability transitions.

Abstract The Chilean Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery (SOCHICAR) is a scientific society whose mission is to improve the nation’s cardiovascular health. Its primary goals include discussing issues affecting the specialty and engaging in various activities that support its advancement. To achieve these goals, numerous educational initiatives are undertaken for health professionals, including physicians in cardiology training programs. Training specialists in Chile is the responsibility of the universities, which design the curriculum and plan the program according to the graduate profile. SOCHICAR seeks to integrate these new generations of cardiologists, setting up tasks that contribute to their training. It seemed relevant to us to state our position as a Scientific Society in importants aspects related to this process: the graduate profile of the clinical cardiologist, the necessary competencies for their performance nationally, the identification of deficient areas in their training period, and the Society’s contributions to this university-dependent process. A total of 15 cardiologists from SOCHICAR, at different stages of professional development, various geographic areas, and areas of performance and functions, were invited to participate in three working groups. This SOCHICAR position statement may be useful and an important source of information to be considered by authorities, accrediting entities, training centers, and the Chilean Society of Cardiology.

Resumen La Sociedad Chilena de Cardiología y Cirugía Cardiovascular (SOCHICAR) es una entidad científica cuya misión es mejorar la salud cardiovascular del país y entre sus objetivos principales está el debatir los problemas de la especialidad y realizar diferentes actividades que tiendan a fomentar su progreso. Para cumplir con ellos se realizan diferentes actividades de educación dirigidas a profesionales de la salud, entre los cuales se encuentran los médicos en programas de formación de cardiología. La formación de especialistas en Chile es responsabilidad de las Universidades, quienes diseñan la malla curricular y planifican las diferentes actividades del programa de acuerdo con el perfil de egreso. La SOCHICAR busca integrar a estas nuevas generaciones de cardiólogos, implementando una serie de actividades dirigidas a ellos que contribuyan en su período de formación. Nos pareció relevante entregar nuestra posición como Sociedad Científica en importantes aspectos relacionados con este proceso: el perfil de egreso del cardiólogo clínico, las competencias necesarias para su desempeño en el país, la identificación de áreas deficitarias en su etapa formativa y las contribuciones desde la Sociedad a este proceso dependiente de las Universidades. Se convocó a cardiólogos de SOCHICAR, en distintas etapas de desarrollo profesional, diferentes áreas geográficas y ámbitos de desempeño y funciones, en total, 15 cardiólogos (as), distribuidos en tres grupos de trabajo. Esta declaración de posición de la SOCHICAR puede ser de utilidad y una fuente de información importante a considerar por autoridades, entidades acreditadoras, centros formadores y la Sociedad Chilena de Cardiología.

The inclusion of culturally and linguistically diverse learners in schools remains a global challenge and South African schools are no exception. The increasing number of national and international immigrants and refugees contributes to cultural and linguistic diversity (CLD) in classrooms. Teachers thus grapple with the inclusion of CLD learners. In this study we explored the perspectives of teachers on strategies that could enhance the inclusion of CLD learners in secondary schools. We contend that the inclusion of CLD learners has not been fully addressed in South African schools. A qualitative phenomenological design located within the interpretivism paradigm was used. We employed culturally responsive pedagogy as theoretical framework for the study. From a population of South African teachers in Gauteng, South Africa, 12 secondary school teachers were sampled through critical case sampling. Data were generated through interviews. Research findings identify the need for amendment of government policies, in-service training, and workshops for teachers, incorporating ethnically and culturally diverse content during instruction. Within this study, we extend awareness of the strategies that teachers in CLD classrooms can use to enhance inclusive education and propose further strategies that can also be considered in teaching in CLD classrooms. It is concluded that there is a great need to incorporate inclusive education in the higher education curriculum to capacitate pre-service teachers on the inclusion of learners - CLD learners included.

The COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted schooling, not only in South Africa, but globally. In the study reported on here we investigated the perceived psychosocial effects of the pandemic on the teaching realities of Foundation Phase (FP) educators in rural quintiles 1 to 3 schools in the North West province, South Africa. A qualitative, case study design was adopted with 10 educators purposively selected from 3 schools to participate through telephonic interviews. The findings reveal that as educators contended with the new rotational method of school attendance, challenges of limited teaching time, curriculum coverage, learner absenteeism and the lack of parental support that negatively affected their overall state of psychosocial well-being. This state of well-being was characterised by high stress levels, feelings of hopelessness, anxiety and a lack of accomplishment for educators. Despite these experiences, some educators demonstrated agency and resilience in ensuring that they carried out their core responsibility of teaching, but perceived themselves as requiring psychosocial support. The conclusion reached is that the available support structures provided by the Department of Basic Education appeared to be under-utilised and there was a critical need to introduce and advocate for mental health interventions to support educators emotionally.

This article sets out to explore the problem of the preparedness of lecturers in integrating a gender responsive curriculum in Community Colleges the Eastern Cape. It is essential to understand why lecturers do not incorporate a gender responsive curriculum to help Community Colleges in the Eastern Cape develop fresh approaches that will directly address the specific requirements of both males and females. This article adopts a phenomenological research design to determine lecturer's perceptions and perspectives on how well as they considered themselves ready in ensuring a gender responsive curriculum in the Community Colleges in the Eastern Cape. The methodology considered to be most suitable for grounding this study was a critical research methodology because approaches like positivism and interpretivism do not challenge inferences to increase the value of evidence collected on the ground. The required research data were gathered using semi-structured interview on eight (8) lecturers who volunteered to participate in this study. The research findings revealed that lecturers are not prepared to ensure a gender responsive curriculum in Community Colleges in the Eastern Cape. Their viewpoints therefore suggested that preparedness for the integration of a gender responsive curriculum is essential in Community Colleges.

RESUMEN: La importancia y relevancia de los cursos e-learning en medicina y ciencias de la salud ha aumentado significativamente en la última década. A pesar de ello, existen pocas experiencias docentes publicadas de cursos de histología e-learning en la literatura a nivel mundial. El curso de histología que diseñamos se estructuró en la plataforma Moodle, y los contenidos se propusieron en formato síncrono (zoom) y asíncrono (grabaciones). También incluimos el uso de herramientas gratuitas de microscopía virtual. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo investigar el impacto de un curso de histología e-learning en la satisfacción y el rendimiento de los estudiantes de medicina, enfermería y obstetricia. La muestra incluyó 424 estudiantes chilenos de medicina, enfermería y obstetricia de dos cohortes. Se aplicó una encuesta tipo Likert al final del curso. Se realizó un análisis exploratorio y una regresión por mínimos cuadrados ordinarios. En este estudio, presentamos una experiencia positiva de un curso de e-learning de histología. El análisis factorial exploratorio reveló tres factores principales relacionados con la "satisfacción sobre el aprendizaje e-learning", "clases presenciales versus clases virtuales" y el "diseño del curso y la calidad de la enseñanza". También encontramos que existía una relación positiva y significativa entre las percepciones de los estudiantes sobre la adaptación del curso de histología tradicional (presencial) a un formato e-learning y su rendimiento académico. Nuestro estudio muestra que los cursos de histología e-learning que integran clases teóricas y sesiones prácticas pueden ser una valiosa herramienta de enseñanza. Los responsables de la elaboración de planes de estudios y los profesores de histología deben tener en cuenta las limitaciones y ventajas de este tipo de enseñanza y sugerimos incorporar estos tres factores al diseño y la evaluación de los cursos de histología en línea.

SUMMARY: The importance and relevance of e-learning courses in medicine and health sciences has increased significantly in the last decade. Despite this, there are few published teaching experiences of e-learning histology courses in the literature worldwide. The histology course we designed was structured on the Moodle platform as a learning management system, and the content was proposed in a synchronous (zoom) and asynchronous (recordings) format. We also included the use of free virtual microscopy tools. This study aimed to investigate the impact of an e-learning histology course on the satisfaction and performance of medical, nursing and midwifery students. The sample included 424 Chilean medical, nursing, and midwifery students from two cohorts. A Likert-type survey was administered at the end of the course. We performed exploratory analysis and ordinary least squares regression. In this study, we present a positive experience of an e-learning histology course. Exploratory factor analysis revealed three main factors related to "e- learning satisfaction", "in-person class activities", and "course design and teaching quality". We also found that there was a positive and significant relationship between students' perceptions of the adaptation of the traditional (face-to-face) histology course into an e-learning format and their academic performance. Our study shows that e-learning histology courses that integrate lectures and practical sessions can be a valuable teaching method for learning histology. Curriculum developers and teachers need to consider the limitations and advantages of this type of teaching and incorporate these three factors into the design and assessment of e-learning histology courses.

Abstract In this article, we present a case study that aims to analyze the curriculum of doctoral programs for the training of researchers, which presents distinctive pedagogical notes. This means training in a craft that has different characteristics depending on the disciplinary area. These particularities of the craft mean that training in it is a process of enculturation in a community of practice; in this case, the academic community. We conducted qualitative research of an interpretive nature, with a case study design. The data collection techniques were diverse: documentary analysis, interviews and focus groups. The results indicate that the curriculum is a collective construction based on the principle of interdisciplinary research on applied problems. For this, we propose pedagogical devices that promote joint work as a community of practice. Specifically, student participation in the design of course offerings, community-mediated monitoring (presenting one's own work in the research fellows meetings as a compulsory activity), and specialist-mediated monitoring (evaluation of the research project by an external researcher). The latter are formative evaluation mechanisms that promote accompaniment throughout the entire formative journey.

Resumo Neste artigo apresentamos um estudo de caso cujo objetivo foi analisar o currículo de programas de doutorado para formação de pesquisadores, que apresenta propostas pedagógicas diferenciadas. Trata-se de uma formação num ofício que tem características diversas dependendo da área disciplinar. Estas particularidades da profissão implicam que a formação nela seja um processo de enculturação em una comunidade de prática; neste caso, a comunidade acadêmica. Realizamos um estudo qualitativo, interpretativo, com desenho de estudo de caso. As técnicas de coleta de dados foram diversas: análise documental, entrevistas e grupos focais. Os resultados indicam que o currículo é uma construção coletiva baseada no princípio da pesquisa interdisciplinar sobre problemas aplicados. Para isso, são propostos dispositivos pedagógicos que potencializam o trabalho conjunto como comunidade de prática. Especificamente, a participação dos estudantes na concepção da oferta de cursos, o monitoramento mediado pela comunidade (apresentação do próprio trabalho en la jornada de bolsistas como atividade obrigatória) e monitoramento mediado por especialistas (avaliação do projeto de pesquisa por pesquisador externo). Estes últimos são mecanismos de avaliação formativa que promovem um acompanhamento ao longo de todo o percurso formativo.

Resumen En el presente artículo presentamos un estudio de caso cuyo objeto fue analizar el currículum de los programas doctorales para la formación de investigadores, que presenta notas pedagógicas distintivas. Esta implica la formación en un oficio que tiene características diversas según el área disciplinar. Dichas particularidades del oficio implican que la formación en este es un proceso de enculturación en una comunidad de práctica; en este caso, la comunidad académica. Realizamos un estudio cualitativo de corte interpretativo, con un diseño de estudio de caso. Las técnicas de recolección de datos fueron diversas: análisis documental, entrevistas y grupos focales. Los resultados indican que el currículum es una construcción colectiva a partir del principio de investigar interdisciplinariamente sobre problemas aplicados. Para ello, se proponen dispositivos pedagógicos que potencian el trabajo conjunto como comunidad de práctica. Específicamente, la participación de los estudiantes en el diseño de la oferta de cursos, el monitoreo mediado por la comunidad (presentación del trabajo propio en la jornada de becarios como actividad obligatoria) y el monitoreo mediado por especialistas (evaluación del proyecto de investigación por un investigador externo). Estos últimos son mecanismos de evaluación formativa que promueven un acompañamiento a lo largo de todo el trayecto formativo.

One of the key contemporary needs in education is to promote nationalism and national cohesion. Challenges confronting most developing countries include political instability, violence, voter apathy, and youth disintegration. Many regard the teaching of citizenship as a possible panacea to remedy these problems. Scholars have applauded the role of citizenship education in inculcating crucial values such as active citizenship, tolerance, and social cohesion. The Lesotho curriculum uses social science subjects, especially history, to address these challenges. Pursuant to repeated calls for the integration of history with citizenship in Lesotho schools in order to enhance history's thrust in achieving the task, this qualitative study adopted the case study design to purposively sample six history teachers, two from each of three secondary schools in the Maseru district. Semi-structured interviews and document analysis of the Education Sector Plan 2005-2015 and Education Sector Strategic Plan 2016-2026, Curriculum and Assessment Policy (CAP) 2009, Lesotho General Certificate of Secondary Education (LGCSE), and the Grade 8 Social Science Syllabus were relied upon for the collection of data. Our findings from this study show that teachers believe that the integration of history and citizenship can instil values of active citizenship, patriotism, political stability, and economic development to mention but a few. We therefore concluded that there are possibilities of integrating history with citizenship instead of leaving them as subjects independent from each other. We recommend that the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) should consider the integration ofhistory and citizenship into the curriculum.

When "quality being everyone's business" coincides with the reality of a disruptive work environment, critical self-evaluation becomes an essential tool to ensure accountability. Academics who design curricula and their tuition offering have a certain degree of freedom in what and how they teach. However, academics need to be consciously discerning, yet inclusive, about the voices that should speak into curriculum design. This study operates from the principle of co-creation in curriculum design and acknowledges the multiplicity of relevant voices that speak into curriculum design. These voices are influenced by the past, present, and possibilities of the potential future. To remain relevant in the imagined future, this research identified the co-creators and curriculum design partners for the multidisciplinary field of knowledge management. The curricula of three related academic departments were analysed to determine knowledge management tuition linkages. These curricula were then compared with the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) level descriptors. Following on from this desktop analysis, Sensemaker®, a distributed digital ethnographic methodology was piloted that will be used to collect micro-narratives from emergent curriculum co-creators. This article identifies gaps in current curricula, expresses expectations for future possibilities and highlights potential niche opportunities for knowledge management curriculum design. CATEGORIES: Knowledge management ~ Curriculum and skills competency

RESUMEN En este artículo se presenta una investigación que explora efectos de la formación pedagógica de los docentes de educación superior, teniendo en cuenta los retos que marcan la docencia en este nivel educativo en la actualidad, que resultan ya sea de la expansión y diversificación de la población estudiantil o de los cambios aspectos curriculares y pedagógicos, a saber, los relacionados con el Proceso de Bolonia. A partir del análisis de un conjunto de portafolios producidos por 14 profesores portugueses en el marco de un curso de posgrado en pedagogía de la educación superior, son investigados sus motivaciones para la formación, la relación que establecen con la docencia y las repercusiones de la formación en el respectivo ejercicio de la profesión académica, así como la (re)configuración de sus entendimientos sobre los propósitos y contenidos de la formación académica. Se concluye destacando posibles aportes de la formación pedagógica en la valorización del trabajo docente y el reforzamiento de la autonomía en la docencia, en paralelo a la centralidad de las respectivas dimensiones colectivas. Estos elementos, en su conjunto, abren posibilidades para explorar los efectos de la formación pedagógica en el reequilibrio de la tensión entre investigación y docencia y en la afirmación de la profesión académica como bien público.

RESUMO Neste artigo, apresenta-se uma pesquisa que explora possíveis efeitos da formação pedagógica de professores do ensino superior, tendo em conta os desafios que marcam hoje a docência neste nível de ensino. Tais desafios decorrem quer da expansão e diversificação da população estudantil quer das mudanças curriculares e pedagógicas - nomeadamente, aquelas associadas ao Processo de Bolonha. Com base na análise de um conjunto de portefólios produzidos por 14 professores portugueses no quadro de um curso de pós-graduação em pedagogia do ensino superior, consideram-se as suas motivações para a formação, a relação que estabelecem com a docência e as reverberações da formação no respetivo exercício da profissão académica, bem como a (re)configuração dos seus entendimentos sobre finalidades e conteúdos da formação académica. Conclui-se evidenciando possíveis contributos da formação pedagógica na valorização do trabalho docente e no reforço da autonomia no exercício da docência, em paralelo com a centralidade das respetivas dimensões coletivas. Estes elementos, no seu conjunto, abrem possibilidades para equacionar os efeitos da formação pedagógica no reequilíbrio da tensão entre investigação e ensino e na afirmação da profissão académica como um bem público.

ABSTRACT This article presents a study that explores the effects of the pedagogical training of higher education teachers. The challenges faced today by academic staff and teaching within higher education are taken into account, namely those that result either from the expansion and diversification of the student population or changes in curriculum design and pedagogical practices associated with the Bologna Process. Based on the analysis of a set of portfolios produced by 14 Portuguese professors within the framework of a postgraduate degree in pedagogy in higher education, we explore their motivations for training, the relationship they establish with teaching and the echoes of training in the respective exercise of the academic profession, as well as the (re)configuration of their understandings about the purposes and contents of higher education. We conclude by highlighting possible contributions of pedagogical training for valuing teaching academic work and reinforcing teachers’ autonomy, in parallel with the centrality of the respective collective dimensions. These elements, as a whole, open possibilities to consider the effects of pedagogical training in balancing the tension between research and teaching and in assuming the academic profession as a public good.

Resumo: Embora existam pesquisas consideráveis que reconhecem a necessidade de promover a aprendizagem linguística e sociocultural entre os jovens estudantes de língua inglesa (ELLs) em comunidades rurais, um número menor de pesquisas explora as vantagens do design centrado no ser humano (HCD) para atingir este objetivo. Este estudo deriva de um projeto de pesquisa mais amplo sobre o desenvolvimento de uma plataforma de aprendizagem online (FUNREAD), coprojetada com professores de língua inglesa (ELTs), para promover a aprendizagem linguística e sociocultural entre ELLs da sexta série em comunidades rurais na Costa Rica. Este estudo usa uma lente HCD para analisar dados vindos de entrevistas em grupo a partir das percepções e sugestões dos principais consultores curriculares de inglês em nível nacional sobre como melhorar o aprendizado de idiomas, a equidade e a representação para ELLs rurais na Costa Rica. As principais conclusões incluem (1) a necessidade de combinar os materiais de ensino e as tecnologias disponíveis com as características demográficas dos ELL rurais, (2) particularmente onde a ruralidade desempenha um papel importante na forma como o ensino, o desenvolvimento de materiais e as decisões curriculares são feitos. O estudo conclui que a educação para a justiça social, com ênfase na equidade, representação e translinguagem para apoiar a aquisição do inglês, é crucial para o desenvolvimento de materiais de ensino eficazes para ELLs rurais na Costa Rica. Diretrizes baseadas em evidências derivadas do HCD são fornecidas para auxiliar no processo de desenvolvimento.

Resumen: Mientras que un número considerable de investigaciones reconocen la necesidad de promover el aprendizaje lingüístico y sociocultural entre los jóvenes estudiantes de inglés (ELL) en las comunidades rurales, menos investigaciones han explorado las ventajas del diseño centrado en el ser humano (HCD) para lograr este objetivo. Este estudio se deriva de un proyecto de investigación de diseño más amplio para desarrollar una plataforma de aprendizaje en línea (FUNREAD), codiseñada con profesores de inglés (ELT), para promover el aprendizaje lingüístico y sociocultural entre los ELL de sexto grado en las comunidades rurales de Costa Rica. Este estudio utiliza una lente de HCD para analizar los datos de entrevistas grupales de dos asesores clave del currículo de inglés a nivel nacional y sus ideas y sugerencias para mejorar el aprendizaje de idiomas, la equidad y la representación de los estudiantes ELL rurales en Costa Rica. Los hallazgos clave incluyen (1) la necesidad de adaptar los materiales didácticos y las tecnologías disponibles a las características demográficas de los estudiantes ELL rurales, (2) especialmente cuando la ruralidad juega un papel importante en cómo se toman las decisiones sobre la enseñanza, el desarrollo de materiales y el currículo. El estudio concluye que la educación para la justicia social, con énfasis en la equidad, la representación y el translenguaje para apoyar la adquisición del inglés, es crucial para el desarrollo de materiales didácticos eficaces para los estudiantes ELL rurales en Costa Rica. Se proporcionan directrices basadas en la evidencia derivadas del HCD para ayudar en el proceso de desarrollo.

Abstract: While considerable research recognizes the need to promote linguistic and sociocultural learning among youth English language learners (ELLs) in rural communities, less research has explored the advantages of human-centered design (HCD) in achieving this goal. This study branches from a larger design research project to develop an online learning platform (FUNREAD), co-designed with English language teachers (ELTs), to promote linguistic and sociocultural learning among sixth grade ELLs in rural communities in Costa Rica. This study uses an HCD lens to analyze group interview data from two key national-level English curriculum advisers’ insights and suggestions for improving language learning, equity, and representation for rural ELLs in Costa Rica. Key findings include (1) the need to adapt teaching materials and available technologies to demographic characteristics of rural ELLs, (2) especially when rurality plays a major role in how teaching, materials development, and curricular decisions are made. The study concludes that social justice education, with an emphasis on equity, representation, and translanguaging to support English language acquisition, is crucial to the development of effective teaching materials for rural ELLs in Costa Rica. Evidence-based guidelines derived from HCD are provided to assist in the development process.

Abstract The main objective of this research was to determine the presence of collaborative learning on Facebook in the Ethics Workshop course at the Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Los Cabos (ITES Los Cabos), Cabo San Lucas extension. The methodological design was a qualitative case study design to data collection data through participant observation and interviews. The results were collected and analyzed under the following dimensions: social, participatory, interactive, cognitive, and metacognitive. A didactic model had to be designed for the following elements curriculum, syllabus, students, Web 2.0 tools, Facebook, Facebook group, and facilitator as mediator converged, Henri´s model, which allowed to identify the existence of collaborative learning. The analysis of each activity showed the presence of social and participatory dimensions since students participated in all learning activities; interactive by interacting with each other; cognitive and metacognitive by giving their opinion and reflecting on different topics according to their experience during the course through the social network it was possible to promote collaboration. Based on the analysis, the conclusion was that collaborative learning was favored if used with previously mentioned tools.

Resumo O objetivo desta pesquisa foi determinar a presença de aprendizagem colaborativa ao usar o Facebook na disciplina Oficina de Ética no Instituto Tecnológico de Estudos Superiores de Los Cabos (ITES Los Cabos), extensão Cabo San Lucas. O desenho metodológico foi estabelecido como um estudo de caso qualitativo. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio de observação participante e entrevistas. As participações foram analisadas sob as seguintes dimensões: social, participativa, interativa, cognitiva e metacognitiva. Foi criado um modelo didático no qual convergiram elementos como currículo, plano de estudos, alunos, ferramentas Web 2.0, Facebook, grupo do Facebook, facilitador como mediador e modelo Henri, o que possibilitou identificar a existência de aprendizagem colaborativa. A análise de cada atividade evidenciou a presença das seguintes dimensões: social e participativa, uma vez que os alunos participaram de todas as atividades de aprendizagem; interativos ao interagir uns com os outros; cognitivo e metacognitivo ao opinar e refletir sobre os diferentes temas escolhidos e de acordo com a sua experiência. Concluiu-se que a aprendizagem colaborativa foi favorecida pela utilização das ferramentas já descritas.

Resumen El objetivo de esta investigación fue determinar la presencia del aprendizaje colaborativo al utilizar Facebook en la asignatura Taller de Ética en el Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Los Cabos (ITES Los Cabos), extensión Cabo San Lucas. El diseño metodológico se estableció de corte cualitativo para estudio de caso. La recolección de datos se llevó a cabo mediante la observación participante y entrevista. Las participaciones fueron analizadas bajo las siguientes dimensiones: social, participativa, interactiva, cognitiva y metacognitiva. Se creó un modelo didáctico en el que convergieron elementos tales como currículo, plan de estudios, estudiantes, herramientas de la Web 2.0, Facebook, grupo de Facebook, facilitador como mediador y modelo de Henri, lo que permitió identificar la existencia del aprendizaje colaborativo. El análisis de cada actividad mostró la presencia de las siguientes dimensiones: social y participativa, ya que los estudiantes participaron en todas las actividades de aprendizaje; interactiva al interactuar entre ellos; cognitiva y metacognitiva al opinar y reflexionar sobre los distintos temas elegidos y según su experiencia. Se concluyó que el aprendizaje colaborativo fue favorecido por el uso de las herramientas ya descritas.