Assessorias das direções de escolas públicas portuguesas

Esta tese apresenta uma investigação sobre as assessorias técnicopedagógicas nas escolas públicas portuguesas. Reflete-se sobre a escola como organização e a importância que nesse âmbito têm as respetivas assessorias. Federa-se na Teoria das Organizações através da qual observámos a realidade das assessorias organizacionais, de modo especial aquelas que operam nas organizações educativas. A investigação inicia-se com duas entrevistas exploratórias semiestruturadas a dois assessores, que ajudaram a preparar o inquérito por questionário, respondido online por 101 dos 201 diretores de unidades de gestão e por 93 dos assessores da área de influência da DREC. Foi ainda feita uma análise documental de 50 regulamentos internos, a propósito das competências dos assessores. Chegou-se a uma caracterização dos assessores que desenvolvem as suas atividades nas escolas públicas da região centro do país. Constata-se que os assessores dão um contributo muito relevante para a gestão das escolas portuguesas. É também revelado por este estudo que os diretores precisam de assessorias em áreas específicas, e sugere-se um modelo de gestão da escola onde se inclui um gabinete de assessoria interna.

Curricular training report: clinical studies coordination in a clinical research organization vs an investigational site perspective

This report describes my experience of nine months as a trainee of a CRO (Eurotrials, Scientific Consultants), as well as a trainee of a clinical research site (Clinical Academic Center – Braga, Association). This document describes the European framework about clinical research and the Portuguese situation compared to similar countries. The activities developed during this internship are also described. These activities are divided in two phases. The first one occurred in Eurotrials, Scientific Consultants, a CRO specialized in clinical research and scientific advice. The first weeks were dedicated to intensive self-training needed to perform CTA tasks. These tasks included qualification, initiation and monitoring activities related to clinical trials, as well as the development of a quality management system. The second phase took place on 2CA-Braga, a clinical research center located in Hospital of Braga. Clinical studies coordination was the main focus of this second phase of my internship, as well as negotiation of clinical studies agreements. I had also the opportunity to participate in “1as Jornadas de Investigação Clínica e Inovação” (1st Clinical Investigation and Innovation Conference) organized by 2CA-Braga. Globally, this internship was a great opportunity to get knowledge and experience in the implementation and management of clinical trials, in a CRO and clinical research site perspectives. These two perspectives provided an interesting overview about the scientific needs of different players involved in clinical research. To conclude, this internship strengthened the knowledge acquired from my academic background, which make me able to face and overcome new challenges in the clinical research area.