Primary Education and Mathematics and Natural Sciences Teaching (5th and 6th grades)

Presentation

This master’s course in Primary Education and Mathematics and Natural Sciences Teaching (5th and 6th grades) qualifies for the teaching in primary schools and for the teaching of Mathematics and Natural Sciences in basic education. The course (i) promotes the development of a professional capable of adapting to the challenges of society; (ii) improves the mobilization of knowledge, skills and competences of professional practices in different contexts; and (iii) fosters the development of the teacher qualified to perform the functions associated with the capacity for educational intervention, research, reflexive analysis and lifelong learning.

Coordinator: Professor António Ribeiro

Career Opportunities

The master’s course in Primary Education and Mathematics and Natural Sciences Teaching (5th and 6th grades) professionally qualifies for teaching in primary schools and for the teaching of Mathematics and Natural Sciences in the 2nd Cycle of Basic Education – 5th and 6th grades.

Study Plan

*1º year* *1º Semester*
*Code*	*Curricular Unit*	*Plano*	*Work Hours*	*Contact Hours*	*ECTS*	*ECTS File*
3181300240	Development and Learning Problems	1	81	37	3	EN
3181300241	Research Methodology in Education	1	81	37	3	EN
3181300242	Natural Heritage and Cultural Property	1	108	45	4	EN
3181300243	Didactics of Primary Education I	1	162	75	6	EN
3181300244	Languages and Representations in Portuguese and Mathematics	1	108	45	4	EN
3181300245	Supervised Teaching Practice in Primary Education I	1	270	132	10	EN

*1º year* *2º Semester*
*Code*	*Curricular Unit*	*Plano*	*Work Hours*	*Contact Hours*	*ECTS*	*ECTS File*
3181300246	School Organization and Management	1	81	37	3	EN
3181300247	Expressions and Creativity	1	81	37	3	EN
3181300248	Educational Technology	1	81	37	3	EN
3181300249	Didactics of Primary Education II	1	162	75	6	EN
3181300250	Supervised Teaching Practice in Primary Education II	1	405	202	15	EN

*2º year* *1º Semester*
*Code*	*Curricular Unit*	*Plano*	*Work Hours*	*Contact Hours*	*ECTS*	*ECTS File*
3181300251	Physics and Chemistry	1	108	45	4	EN
3181300252	Numbers and Statistics Supplements	1	108	45	4	EN
3181300253	Current Educational Themes in Mathematics and Natural Sciences	1	81	37	3	EN
31813050	Op. Inova��o Pedag�gica e Recursos Educativos	1	81	37	3	EN
31813056	Op. Forma��o de Leitores	1	81	37	3	EN
31813066	Op. Anima��o e divulga��o em ci�ncia	1	81	37	3	EN
31813073	Op. Did�tica da Educa��o para a Cidadania	1	81	37	3	EN
31813077	Op. Did�tica da Literatura para a Inf�ncia	1	81	37	3	EN
31813079	Op. Ambientes Digitais para Crian�as	1	81	37	3	EN
3181300255	Didactics of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (5th and 6th grades) I	1	162	75	6	EN
3181300256	Supervised Teaching Practice in Mathematics and Natural Sciences (5th and 6th grades) I	1	270	132	10	EN

*2º year* *2º Semester*
*Code*	*Curricular Unit*	*Plano*	*Work Hours*	*Contact Hours*	*ECTS*	*ECTS File*
3181300257	Biology and Geology	1	108	45	4	EN
3181300258	Geometry and Algebra Supplements	1	108	45	4	EN
3181300259	Seminar of Research on Practices	1	54	22	2	EN
3181300260	Didactics of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (5th and 6th grades) II	1	162	75	6	EN
3181300261	Supervised Teaching Practice in Mathematics and Natural Sciences (5th and 6th grades) II	1	378	180	14	EN

Applications

Soon indications will be given concerning a new period of applications.

Accreditation

Course:
Primary Education and Mathematics and Natural Sciences Teaching (5th and 6th grades)

Degree or Diploma:
Master's Degree

Duration:
2 curricular years / 4 semesters

Coordinator:
Professor António Ribeiro