It follows a simultaneous philosophical, psychological and sociological approach. The course is in close relation with the course on Science Methods available in the autumn semester. Teaching units and materials of Portuguese and foreign curricular projects. Group project, written examination or individual assignments and participation in the course activities. The goals of the course are to develop and reflect upon knowledge concerned with science teaching, choose and assess adequate methods, strategies and resources for science teaching, and suggest and develop strategies, materials and assessment instruments.
Teaching consists of intertwining theoretical and practical classes.
Students will also be required to create and present new proposals concerning strategies, curricular materials and assessment instruments. Teaching consists of reflection and debate about the implications of research in Scientific Education on Physics teaching, analysis and discussion of papers, production of short works and reports, and planning and preparation of curricular materials and activities. Teaching consists of lecture, presentation made by students, and group work on selected topics followed by general discussion. Assessment also includes a continuous component focusing student classroom activities. The reasons behind EE and their importance will be appreciated.