The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of the Psychology of Training, Development, and Performance Improvement

This handbook is a unique contribution to the field, as it joins together training and appraisal as tools for promoting individual development within organizations. The handbook is divided into four sections: training, e-learning, personal and professional development in organizations, and performance management.

Early Childhood Education For Sustainable Development in Portugal

This chapter reports on the Portuguese trial of the Environmental Rating Scale for Sustainable Development in Early Childhood (ERS-SDEC) scale which was carried out in the context of the initial training of pre-school teachers at the University of Évora and during their practicum in local pre-schools. The particular context of this trial in initial teacher education provides a particular focus on the professional development of the students, and the cooperating teachers provided by their engagement in a collaborative action-research project that was focused upon Education for Sustainable Development. After providing some Portuguese contextual elements related with ESD, we will report on the trial of the scale in Évora and its results in terms of improving the quality of classroom practices and students and teachers professional development provided by their participation in the project. Finally we will share some reflections on the project, the format and use of the scale and on some critical issues that we learned to be critical in terms of ESD in Early Childhood.

Relatório de prática de ensino supervisionada realizado no agrupamento vertical n.º 3 de Évora - Santa Clara e Escola Secundária Severim de Faria em educação física nos ensinos básico e secundário

O objectivo deste relatório é efectuar uma reflexão fundamentada sobre a prática pedagógica desenvolvida ao longo do ano lectivo 2009/201O. A dimensão investigativa está presente ao longo de todo o relatório e encontra-se associada à reflexão sobre o trabalho desenvolvido nas instituições escolares em que estive inserido. No decorrer deste relatório são destacas as seguintes temáticas: modelos de planeamento; ensino das actividades físico-desportivas; destrezas do professor; promoção da saúde; avaliação; participação na escola; desenvolvimento profissional. Conclusões: O Modelo de planeamento por etapas é aquele que mais favorece a aprendizagem dos alunos. No ensino dos jogos desportivos colectivos, o modelo teaching games for understanding assume-se como uma alternativa às abordagens tradicionais centradas na técnica. Informação aumentada dirigida para um foco externo parece dar origem a uma melhor aprendizagem. As aulas de Educação Física não estão a conseguir dar o contributo necessário para a obtenção dos níveis recomendados de actividade física. ABSTRACT: The purpose of this report is to conduct a reasoned discussion about the pedagogical practice developed during the academic year 2009/201O. The investigative dimension is present throughout the report and is linked to the reflection on the work that was undertaken in schools. Throughout this report the following topics are highlighted: planning models, teaching physical and sporting activities, teacher's skills, health promotion, evaluation, participation in school, and professional development. Conclusions: The model of "planning steps" is one most conducive to student learning. ln collective sports games, the teaching games for understanding model is assumed as an alternative to traditional approaches focused on the critical components of each motor skill. The use of an externa! focus of attention appears to lead to better learning. lt seems that Physical Education classes are failing to provide the levels of physical activity recommended for young people.