Les conséquences géopolitiques du traité d’Apamée en Asie Mineure

Cette thèse considère les suites de la paix d’Apamée sur le plan des relations politiques entre les États d’Anatolie et sur l’évolution de la place tenue par cette péninsule dans l’ordre géopolitique méditerranéen. Le traité d’Apamée, conclu en 188 avant notre ère entre la puissance romaine et le royaume séleucide, fut un acte diplomatique majeur pour l’Asie Mineure et l’ensemble de la région anatolienne, libérés de la domination des Séleucides. Jusqu’ici, l’historiographie traditionnelle a abordé ce sujet selon deux perspectives, à savoir l’apparition de l’impérialisme romain en Orient et la vie politique et administrative des cités égéennes. À l’inverse, cette étude se concentre sur les principales puissances politiques de la région anatolienne : les royaumes. Dans le cadre de cet espace fragmenté et diversifié, des modifications de l’équilibre géopolitique régional peuvent être mises en relation avec le bouleversement de l’ordre méditerranéen, par le croisement de sources grecques, latines et orientales, ainsi qu’en faisant usage de procédés développés par le courant de la World History. L’évolution ultérieure de la situation mise en place à Apamée est étudiée jusqu’au point de disparition d’une Anatolie dirigée par des souverains non incorporés dans l’horizon impérial des grandes puissances étrangères, situation à laquelle les ultimes défaites de Mithridate VI du Pont et de Tigrane d’Arménie face à Rome mirent un terme définitif.

Reading comprehension of czech pupils at the beginning of primary school: comparison betweenanalytic-synthetic and genetic methods

In Czech schools two teaching methods of reading are used: the analytic-synthetic (conventional) and genetic (created in the 1990s). They differ in theoretical foundations and in methodology. The aim of this paper is to describe the above mentioned theoretical approaches and present the results of study that followed the differences in the development of initial reading skills between these methods. A total of 452 first grade children (age 6-8) were assessed by a battery of reading tests at the beginning and at the end of the first grade and at the beginning of the second grade. 350 pupils participated all three times. Based on data analysis the developmental dynamics of reading skills in both methods and the main differences in several aspects of reading abilities (e.g. the speed of reading, reading technique, error rate in reading) are described. The main focus is on the reading comprehension development. Results show that pupils instructed using genetic approach scored significantly better on used reading comprehension tests, especially in the first grade. Statistically significant differences occurred between classes independently of each method. Therefore, other factors such as teacher´s role and class composition are discussed.

Gestao tecnologia: um estudo de caso no setor sucroalcooleiro

PEDRO, Edilson da Silva Pedro. Gestão tecnológica: um estudo de caso no setor sucroalcooleiro. 2004. 145f. Dissertaçao (Mestrado em Engenharia de Producao) - Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos, Sao Carlos, 2004.

Qualificação de edifícios residenciais verticais em Natal/RN à luz do regulamento técnico da qualidade para o nível de eficiência energética de edificações residenciais (RTQ-R)

The goal of the research was to investigate the energy performance of residential vertical buildings envelope in the hot and humid climate of Natal, capital of Rio Grande do Norte, based in the Technical Regulation of Quality for Energy Efficiency Level in Residential Buildings (RTQ -R), launched in 2010. The study pretends to contribute to the development of design strategies appropriate to the specific local climate and the increasing of energy efficiency level of the envelope. The methodological procedures included the survey in 22 (twenty two) residential buildings, the formulation of representative prototypes based on typological and constructives characters researched and the classification of the level of energy efficiency in the envelopment of these prototypes, using as a tool the prescriptive method of the RTQ-R and the parametric analyzes from assigning different values of the following variables: shape of the pavement type; distribution of housing compartments; orientation of the building; area and shading of openings; thermal transmittance, and solar absorptance of opaque materials of the frontage in order to evaluate the influence of these on the envelopment performance. The main results accomplished with this work includes the qualification of vertical residential buildings in Natal/RN; the verification of the adequacy of these buildings to local climate based from the diagnosis of the thermal energy of the envelopment performance, the identification of variables with more significant influence on the prescriptive methodology of RTQ-R and design solutions more favorable to obtain higher levels energy efficiency by this method. Finally, it was verified, that some of these solutions proved contradictory in relation to the recommendations contained in the theoretical approaches regarding environmental comfort in hot and humid weather, which indicates the need for improvement of the prescriptive method RTQ-R and further research on efficient design solutions

Paradigms in health care and its relationship to the nursing theories: an analytical test

DANTAS, Rodrigo Assis Neves; NÓBREGA, Walkíria Gomes da; MORAIS FILHO, Luiz Alves; MACÊDO, Eurides Araújo Bezerra de ; FONSECA , Patrícia de Cássia Bezerra; ENDERS, Bertha Cruz; MENEZES, Rejane Maria Paiva de; TORRES , Gilson de Vasconcelos. Paradigms in health care and its relationship to the nursing theories: an analytical test . Revista de Enfermagem UFPE on line. v.4,n.2, p.16-24.abr/jun. 2010. Disponível em < http://www.ufpe.br/revistaenfermagem/index.php/revista>.

Animar a hora do conto na sala de aula e na biblioteca: o professor e a promoção da leitura

O tema surgiu pela necessidade de saber mais sobre o trabalho do professor bibliotecário, função bastante recente, e compreender aquilo que poderá ser o seu desempenho enquanto animador de leitura. Por outro lado, quisemos verificar se, o espaço da biblioteca escolar estava se constitui num espaço onde se desenvolve adequadamente e consolida hábitos de leitura, não só através do professor bibliotecário mas da parceria deste com outros professores, para que haja interacção necessária no sentido de melhor desenvolver a aprendizagem dos alunos, durante o processo educativo das crianças. Sendo estas algumas das nossas maiores preocupações, um dos aspectos que quisemos conhecer foram as estratégias de dinamização da Hora do Conto desenvolvidas por estes professores. Outro ponto importante, consiste em verificar se a animação da leitura é conduzida para que os alunos se sintam motivados a ouvir uma história, bem como com a preocupação de fazer com que os alunos aprendam a gostar de ler e produzir sentido a partir do que lêem. Assim, apontamos para aspectos importantes acerca da função exercida pelo professor bibliotecário e o professor titular de turma, ora questionando, ora indicando acerca do desempenho, ora tentando compreender o perfil de cada um deles, visto que ocupam lugares simbólicos distintos. Possivelmente, a animação da Hora do Conto, ainda, se constitui como um desafio para os professores de maneira geral e, em especial, para o professor bibliotecário. v Então, consideramos de suma importância a observação da dinamização da Hora do Conto, pois, que é na acção que se pode produzir significados para novas abordagens teóricas. Desta forma, o nosso trabalho consistiu principalmente em tentar perceber como o professor bibliotecário e o professor titular de turma animam o momento da Hora do Conto, isto é, que “alma” emprestam às histórias neste momento que é de formação de leitores. Além disso, consideramos importante observar se os alunos apreciam positivamente a Hora do Conto e se ficam satisfeitos com a dinamização aí realizada, bem como com a leitura proporcionada tanto no contexto de sala de aula como de biblioteca. As nossas bases metodológicas foram sustentadas através de entrevistas, questionários e observação. Para tal, seguimos orientações de autores como, Bardin, Campenhoudt e Quivy, entre outros. Apoiamo-nos teoricamente em alguns dos principais autores contemporâneos que tratam do assunto como Bogdan e Biklen. Finalmente, norteados por alguns autores que se destacam nos estudos acerca da leitura e da pedagogia da leitura, tentamos analisar o que para nós é de fundamental importância, naquilo que se refere à Animação da Hora do Conto, ou seja, como agem o professor titular e o professor bibliotecário quando se propõe a formar leitores, e que formação possuem para dinamizarem a Hora do Conto de forma eficaz, sensível e significativa.

Finalidades da educação para a cidadania

O texto que aqui apresentamos é, fundamentalmente, uma partilha das nossas inquietudes sobre qual a melhor maneira de sermos educadores de cidadãos, colocando a ênfase no papel da Escola - comunidade educativa, na esperança de encontrar a melhor via possível. Neste momento, ana primeira parte equacionamos e analisamos alguns dos pressupostos teóricos que têm orientado esta reflexão, enquanto que numa segunda parte, apresentamos aquilo que entendemos pelas novas finalidades da Educação para a Cidadania.

Social capital and educational achievements: Coleman vs. Bourdieu

The influence of social capital on an individual’s educational achievements is the subject of numerous scientific papers. Research on social capital is most frequently based on Coleman’s (1988) or Bourdieu’s (1986) theories of capital, which are related to different paradigms of social theory: whereas Coleman’s approach has its roots in structural functionalism, Bourdieu’s approach contains elements of conflict theory. A number of authors, starting with Bourdieu, attempt to explain and prove that, when connected with the education of individuals, the activity of social capital facilitates social reproduction. Other authors support the notion that social capital is, in fact, a powerful weapon that encourages social mobility. A third group of researchers emphasise that neither of these approaches in isolation can entirety explain the influences of social capital on an individual’s education (Ho, 2003). The present paper offers a review of research focusing on the influences of social capital on educational achievements, while outlining the fundamental differences between the two theoretical approaches that are most frequently used for research of this topic. The aim of the paper is to explain the influence of social capital on an individual’s educational achievements under Bourdieu’s and Coleman’s theoretical concepts, and to establish whether combining the approaches is possible. The conclusion and arguments show that it is legitimate to use all three theoretical approaches. (DIPF/Orig.)

Towards participatory political theology: democratic consolidation in Southeastern Europe and the role of Eastern Christianity in the process

This thesis defends the position that the Eastern Orthodoxy has the potential to develop, on the basis of its core concepts and doctrines, a new political theology that is participatory, personalist and universalist. This participatory political theology, as I name it, endorses modern democracy and the values of civic engagement. It enhances the process of democracy-building and consolidation in the SEE countries through cultivating the ethos of participation and concern with the common good among and the recognition of the dignity and freedom of the person. This political-theological model is developed while analyzing critically the traditional models of church-state relations (the symphonia model corresponding to the medieval empire and the Christian nation model corresponding to the nation-state) as being instrumentalized to serve the political goals of non-democratic regimes. The participatory political-theological model is seen as corresponding to the conditions of the constitutional democratic state. The research is justified by the fact the Eastern Orthodoxy has been a dominant religiouscultural force in the European South East for centuries, thus playing a significant role in the process of creation of the medieval and modern statehood of the SEE countries. The analysis employs comparative constitutional perspectives on democratic transition and consolidation in the SEE region with the theoretical approaches of political theology and Eastern Orthodox theology. The conceptual basis for the political-theological synthesis is found in the concept and doctrines of the Eastern Orthodoxy (theosis and synergy, ecclesia and Eucharist, conciliarity and catholicity, economy and eschatology) which emphasize the participatory, personalist and communal dimensions of the Orthodox faith and practice. The paradigms of revealing the political-theological potential of these concepts are the Eucharistic ecclesiology and the concept of divine-human communion as defining the body of Orthodox theology. The thesis argues that with its ethos of openness and engagement the participatory political theology presupposes political systems that are democratic, inclusive, and participatory, respecting the rights and the dignity of the person. The political theology developed here calls for a transformation and change of democratic systems towards better realization of their personalist and participatory commitments. In the context of the SEE countries the participatory political theology addresses the challenges posed by alternative authoritarian political theologies practiced in neighboring regions.

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Prática de ensino supervisionada em educação pré-escolar e ensino do 1º ciclo do ensino básico: desenvolver a capacidade de resolver problemas em matemática

O presente relatório insere-se no âmbito das unidades curriculares de Prática de Ensino Supervisionada em Pré-Escolar e em 1º Ciclo do Ensino Básico, inseridas no Mestrado em Educação Pré-Escolar e Ensino do 1º Ciclo do Ensino Básico da Universidade de Évora. A investigação traduzida neste relatório decorreu nos dois contextos acima referidos, sendo primeiramente realizada no contexto de Educação Pré-Escolar e seguidamente no contexto de 1º Ciclo do Ensino Básico. O principal objetivo da investigação centra-se no desenvolvimento das capacidades de resolver problemas em matemática, tanto em crianças mais pequenas, como mais tarde no início da escolaridade obrigatória. Surgiu assim a questão orientadora da investigação: Que práticas devo realizar para contribuir para que as/os crianças/alunos consigam tornar-se bons resolvedores de problemas? Seguiram-se a esta outras três questões no sentido auxiliar a investigação: Como lidam as/os crianças/alunos com a resolução de problemas? Que estratégias utilizam as/os crianças/alunos para resolver problemas? Que representações usam as/os crianças/alunos na resolução de problemas? No desenvolvimento da investigação foi realizada uma sequência didática de tarefas matemáticas de exploração de resolução de problemas onde foram recolhidos os dados para uma posterior análise, tendo em conta não só os objetivos da investigação como os referenciais teóricos. Concluiu-se que a metodologia utilizada desenvolveu a capacidade de resolver problemas dos estudantes, ou seja, a exploração de problemas utilizando diferentes estratégias e representações, tal como a partilha de conhecimentos e a comunicação matemática, são ferramentas essenciais para uma intervenção eficaz no que concerne à resolução de problemas; Supervised Teaching Practice in Preschool Education and Teaching of the Primary School: Developing the capacities to solve problems in mathematics Abstract: The present report is inserted in the context of the curricular unit Supervised Teaching Practice in Preschool Education and in Primary School, integrated in Master in Preschool Education and Teaching Primary School at University of Évora. This research was held in two different contexts, the first one was performed in a pre-school classroom, and later the second one in classroom of first year of Primary School. The main objective of the research was focused on the development of the capacities to solve mathematical problems either in small children, or later in the beginning of compulsory schooling. As so, the question guiding this investigation emerged: Which practices should I perform to help children/students become better problem solvers? After this, other three questions came up in order to help the research: How do children/students deal with solving problems? What strategies do children/students use to solve problems? What representations do children/students use to solve problems? Throughout this research a didactic intervention consisting in a sequence of mathematical tasks to explore the resolution of problems was performed, allowing data collection for a latter analysis, based not only on the objectives and initial research questions, but also on theoretical approaches consulted. We came to the conclusion that the ability of students to solve problems was improved with the methodology used in this research, meaning that, challenging students with problems using different strategies and representations, such as knowledge sharing and mathematical communication, are essential tools for effective intervention concerning problem solving.

As relações bi-unívocas entre a liderança e a cultura organizacional num serviço de imagiologia

Este estudo assenta nas relações entre liderança e cultura organizacional num serviço de imagiologia, entendendo-se, assim, que o papel do líder é fundamental para a orientação e o desenvolvimento do trabalho, através de condutas e estratégias que se adaptem às diversas situações. Deste modo, achou-se pertinente perceber o conceito de liderança, as suas abordagens teóricas e o modo como este conceito poderá ser posto em prática ao nível das instituições, contribuindo para fortalecer a comunicação e a cultura organizacional. No que respeita à cultura organizacional, esta resume-se a um conjunto de normas e comportamentos, os quais são utilizados pelas pessoas de forma a interagirem numa organização. Outra questão fundamental passa pela comunicação no seio da cultura organizacional, sendo um factor de extrema relevância, no que respeita à estrutura na sociedade e no funcionamento das organizações. Distinguem-se dois tipos de comunicação: a formal, uma comunicação sistemática; e a informal, uma comunicação assistemática. Em resumo, conclui-se que a liderança, movida pela comunicação, se trata de um processo em que as atitudes e os comportamentos dos líderes, bem como dos seus seguidores, incidem sobre a sua eficácia, a qual está, igualmente, dependente do contexto da cultura organizacional. ABSTRACT: This study builds on the relationship between leadership and organizational culture in a department of imaging, it being understood that, the role of leader is crucial to the direction and development of work, through pipelines and strategies that adapt to different situations. Thus, it is thought appropriate understand the concept of leadership, their theoretical approaches and how this concept could be implemented within the institutions, helping to strengthen communication and organizational culture. Regarding the organizational culture, this boils down to a number of norms and behaviours, which are used by people in order to interact in an organization. lt is assumed as a system of values, expressed through rituals, myths, beliefs and habits common to members of a particular institution, which produces widely accepted norms of behaviour by the group. Another key issue is through communication within the organizational culture, being a factor of extreme importance, with regard to the structure in society and the functioning of organizations. There are two types of communication: the formal, a systematic communication, and informally, a communications patchy. lt is through communication that are solved most problems, and is used to exploit many opportunities, managing organizational balanced life. ln summary, it appears that leadership, driven by communication, this is a process in which the attitudes and behaviours of leaders and their followers, focusing on its effectiveness, which is also dependent on context the organizational culture.

Community School of São Miguel de Machede: A decade of Learning

the Community School of São Miguel de Machede exists since 1998. A model of Community Education has been developed in this decade of existence, which not being confined to the frequent profiles of the most common approaches in Adult Education, has been the result of a process of symbiosis between a practice that normally precedes the conceptualization and a thought which has always expressed the concern of interpreting and enrich that practice. Setting on a model of learning based on the PADéCA – Program of Helping the Development of the Capacity to Learn, proposed by Berbaum (1988), the Community School of São Miguel de Machede has been developing several activities centred on a fundamental concern: to create easy and qualified accesses, in this community (council of Evora), so that the respective members can learn to exercise their principal rights of citizenship, in the territory where they live and in a circumstance of equality of opportunities in relation to the remaining fellow countrymen. Being a project with a decade of life, it is now possible to speak of a history full of stories and learning experiences, which occurred as a result of a rich interaction between the initial thoughts and impulses of the theoretical approaches and a reality full of unexpectedness, mutability and humanity resulting from the complexity that a living community presents, with a history and a present, but not always with clear and positive idea about the respective future.

Europeanization beyond the EU: The case of Georgia.

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Qualificação de edifícios residenciais verticais em Natal/RN à luz do regulamento técnico da qualidade para o nível de eficiência energética de edificações residenciais (RTQ-R)

The goal of the research was to investigate the energy performance of residential vertical buildings envelope in the hot and humid climate of Natal, capital of Rio Grande do Norte, based in the Technical Regulation of Quality for Energy Efficiency Level in Residential Buildings (RTQ -R), launched in 2010. The study pretends to contribute to the development of design strategies appropriate to the specific local climate and the increasing of energy efficiency level of the envelope. The methodological procedures included the survey in 22 (twenty two) residential buildings, the formulation of representative prototypes based on typological and constructives characters researched and the classification of the level of energy efficiency in the envelopment of these prototypes, using as a tool the prescriptive method of the RTQ-R and the parametric analyzes from assigning different values of the following variables: shape of the pavement type; distribution of housing compartments; orientation of the building; area and shading of openings; thermal transmittance, and solar absorptance of opaque materials of the frontage in order to evaluate the influence of these on the envelopment performance. The main results accomplished with this work includes the qualification of vertical residential buildings in Natal/RN; the verification of the adequacy of these buildings to local climate based from the diagnosis of the thermal energy of the envelopment performance, the identification of variables with more significant influence on the prescriptive methodology of RTQ-R and design solutions more favorable to obtain higher levels energy efficiency by this method. Finally, it was verified, that some of these solutions proved contradictory in relation to the recommendations contained in the theoretical approaches regarding environmental comfort in hot and humid weather, which indicates the need for improvement of the prescriptive method RTQ-R and further research on efficient design solutions