Inteligência emocional, engagement e burnout em professores do 2º e 3º Ciclos e Secundário da RAM

Este estudo teve como objetivos compreender a inteligência emocional e o engagement como fator de proteção face ao burnout, bem como estudar as relações entre a inteligência emocional, o engagement e o burnout. Mayer e Salovey (1997) definem a inteligência emocional como a capacidade de perceber, avaliar e de expressar as emoções, baseada em quatro níveis: capacidade de perceber, usar, conhecer e regular as emoções para facilitar o pensamento. O engagement é um construto recente a nível mundial, integrado na corrente da psicologia positiva. O oposto ao engagement é o Burnout, expressão inglesa para designar aquilo que deixou de funcionar por exaustão de energia (França, 1987, citado por, Carlotto,2012). A amostra foi constituída por 250 professores do 2º ciclo (26.4%), 3º ciclo (57.2%) e Secundário (16.4 %), do género feminino (70.4%) e do masculino (29.6%), da Região Autónoma da Madeira (RAM). Como instrumentos, utilizámos um Questionário de Dados Sócio-Demográficos e Profissionais, o Trait Meta-Mood Scale (TMMS-24), o Questionário de Expressividade e o de Regulação Emocional de Berkeley, o Questionário de Engagement e o Inventário de Burnout de Maslach (MBI). Para confirmar a relação estatística entre a inteligência emocional, o engagement e o burnout foi realizado um teste de correlação de Spearman entre as variáveis. Encontrámos correlações significativas entre a atenção emocional e o vigor, na dedicação, na absorção e na realização profissional. Relativamente à inteligência emocional dos professores, revelou-se como adequada em ambos os sexos nas três dimensões do construto. No que concerne ao engagement, os professores revelaram valores altos de vigor, dedicação e absorção. Concluiu-se que quanto maior a reparação das emoções, o vigor e a dedicação, menor é a exaustão emocional. Por outro lado, quanto maior a reavaliação das emoções, maior a exaustão emocional.

Adaptação de uma escala de avaliação do engagement no trabalho do professor (UWES)

Este estudo avalia as dimensões do engagement que os professores utilizam para lidar com o seu trabalho docente. Para a avaliação das dimensões utilizou-se a Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES) elaborada por Schaufeli e Bakker (2003), distinguindo-se as variáveis vigor, dedicação e absorção. Os resultados obtidos nesta investigação (N=54) coincidem com estudos anteriores quanto à consistência interna das três subescalas, que é estável e satisfatória. Revelam também que a UWES apresenta-se como um instrumento válido e adequado para ser utilizado em investigações futuras.

Stresse, coping e engagement em docentes da educação especial da RAM

Os problemas referentes à profissão constituem uma preocupação constante de todos os trabalhadores, de tal modo que os agentes de stresse no trabalho são objeto, cada vez mais, de importância reconhecida pelos pesquisadores, pelos profissionais e pelas instituições. No que concerne à docência, esta é considerada uma profissão de alto risco mental e físico. Este estudo objetiva analisar a relação entre stresse, coping e engagement em docentes da educação especial da RAM. Sessenta e dois docentes da educação especial responderam ao Questionário de dados sociodemográficos e profissionais, ao Questionário de Stresse nos Professores (QSP), ao Coping Job Scale (CJS) e Escala de Avaliação do Engagement (UWES). Os resultados revelam que 40.4% dos professores percecionam a profissão como muito stressante e exigente. Indicam que as principais fontes de stresse são o trabalho burocrático/administrativo, o estatuto da carreira docente e as pressões de tempo/excesso de trabalho; que as estratégias mais utilizadas para lidarem com o stresse são as estratégias de controlo/confronto; que o vigor corresponde ao nível de engagement mais elevado. Apontam correlações significativas e positivas entre o nível geral de stresse, as dimensões do QSP, as estratégias de controlo/confronto e as dimensões do engagement; e indicam a absorção e a dedicação como preditores do stresse docente (R2 = 46.7). Não mostram diferenças estatisticamente significativas entre as variáveis sociodemográficas e profissionais e as subescalas das variáveis em estudo. Sugere-se a aplicação de programas de intervenção para a promoção do bem-estar entre os professores da educação especial.

The Meaningful Fractal Fuzzy Dimension Applied to the Design of Self Organizing Maps

This paper presents the principal results of a detailed study about the use of the Meaningful Fractal Fuzzy Dimension measure in the problem in determining adequately the topological dimension of output space of a Self-Organizing Map. This fractal measure is conceived by combining the Fractals Theory and Fuzzy Approximate Reasoning. In this work this measure was applied on the dataset in order to obtain a priori knowledge, which is used to support the decision making about the SOM output space design. Several maps were designed with this approach and their evaluations are discussed here.

Intervention in autism: social engagement implemented by caregivers

Envolver-se em estados de engajamento social com seus cuidadores é um déficit central de crianças com autismo. Este estudo verificou a efetividade de uma intervenção com cuidadores para a promoção de engajamento social em suas crianças com autismo. As interações de sete díades foram filmadas antes, durante e após a intervenção para registro da duração de onze estados de engajamento da atenção infantil, categorizados como social (ES) ou não social (ENS). Oito horas de intervenção foram divididas em encontros grupais e em monitoramentos individuais. Após a intervenção foram observadas diferenças significativas no aumento de ES e na diminuição de ENS e esses ganhos foram mantidos na avaliação de seguimento. O aumento em ES estava positivamente associado ao grau de adesão das cuidadoras ao tratamento. Concluímos que intervenções de curta duração podem capacitar cuidadores como mediadores competentes para aumentar engajamentos sociais.

Comunicação pública e democracia digital nos processos de participação cidadã: uma análise do Portal Brasil, sob os princípios de E-engagement

This article conducted an analysis of Portal Brazil, specifically in the areas of “Education” and “Economy and Employment”, by according to the principles of e-engagement defined by the Organization for Economic Co- operation and Development (OECD). For understanding of this work, were elucidated concepts such as public communication - trajectory, principles and relations -, digital democracy, e-government and engagement and civic participation. Through this analysis was realized the importance of public communication in the processes of opinion formation and stimulus to citizen participation, as well as the performance of the internet as a facilitator instrument in the processes of relationship between State and Society

Formação Continuada em Serviço para professores da educação infantil sobre o brincar

Pós-graduação em Educação - FFC

Creating Meaningful Homework and Implementing Homework Presentations to Aid in Mathematics Instruction

In this action research study of sixth grade mathematics, I investigated the use of meaningful homework and the implementation of presentations and its effect on students’ comprehension of mathematical concepts. I collected data to determine whether the creating of meaningful homework and the implementation of homework presentations would have a positive impact on the students’ understanding of the concepts being taught in class and the reasoning behind assigning homework. The homework was based on the lesson taught during class time. It was grade-level appropriate and contained problems similar to those students completed in class. A pre-research and post-research survey based on homework perceptions and my teaching practices was given, student interviews were conducted throughout the research period, weekly teacher journals were kept that pertained to my teaching practices and the involvement of the students that particular week, and homework assignments were collected to gauge the students’ understanding of the mathematics lessons. Most students’ perceptions on homework were positive and most understood the reasoning for homework assignments.

Improving Student Engagement and Verbal Behavior Through Cooperative Learning

In this action research study of my classroom of 10th grade Algebra II students, I investigated three related areas. First, I looked at how heterogeneous cooperative groups, where students in the group are responsible to present material, increase the number of students on task and the time on task when compared to individual practice. I noticed that their time on task might have been about the same, but they were communicating with each other mathematically. The second area I examined was the effect heterogeneous cooperative groups had on the teacher’s and the students’ verbal and nonverbal problem solving skills and understanding when compared to individual practice. At the end of the action research, students were questioning each other, and the instructor was answering questions only when the entire group had a question. The third area of data collection focused on what effect heterogeneous cooperative groups had on students’ listening skills when compared to individual practice. In the research I implemented individual quizzes and individual presentations. Both of these had a positive effect on listing in the groups. As a result of this research, I plan to continue implementing the round robin style of in- class practice with heterogeneous grouping and randomly selected individual presentations. For individual accountability I will continue the practice of individual quizzes one to two times a week.

Improving Student Engagement and Verbal Behavior Through Cooperative Learning

In this action research study of my classroom of 10th grade Algebra II students, I investigated three related areas. First, I looked at how heterogeneous cooperative groups, where students in the group are responsible to present material, increase the number of students on task and the time on task when compared to individual practice. I noticed that their time on task might have been about the same, but they were communicating with each other mathematically. The second area I examined was the effect heterogeneous cooperative groups had on the teacher’s and the students’ verbal and nonverbal problem solving skills and understanding when compared to individual practice. At the end of the action research, students were questioning each other, and the instructor was answering questions only when the entire group had a question. The third area of data collection focused on what effect heterogeneous cooperative groups had on students’ listening skills when compared to individual practice. In the research I implemented individual quizzes and individual presentations. Both of these had a positive effect on listing in the groups. As a result of this research, I plan to continue implementing the round robin style of in- class practice with heterogeneous grouping and randomly selected individual presentations. For individual accountability I will continue the practice of individual quizzes one to two times a week.

Meaningful Independent Practice in Mathematics

In this action research of my seventh grade mathematics classroom, I investigated how students’ explanations of math homework would improve their learning in math. I discovered these explanations can be very beneficial in helping students to improve their understanding of current skills although it did not affect all students. As a result of this study, I plan to incorporate these student explanations in my instruction next year but not as a daily expectation.

Can homework become more meaningful with the inclusion of oral presentations?

In this action research study of my 7th grade math class, I investigated the inclusion of homework presentations to see if they would improve students’ attitude toward mathematics, participation, and understanding. I discovered that although the implementations of presentations into our homework routine did not drastically influence grades, or even improve attitudes (according to test grades and student surveys), a multitude of other changes surfaced. These changes consisted of an increase in discussion, a team effort among students in my class, and an overall “learning community” effect. I plan to continue to pursue presentations as a major part of my homework routine, and also incorporate presentations into review sessions.

University of Nebraska Board of Regents/ Academic Affairs Committee: Engagement with Community

Board of Regents and President Smith: It's a real pleasure to be able to discuss the University's role in engagement with you today on behalf of the four campuses that comprise the University of Nebraska. In preparing this presentation I've drawn heavily upon the Kellogg Commission's report, entitled: "Returning to our Roots - The Engaged Institution," and the Michigan State University guidebook for planning-and-evaluating quality outreach, which is entitled: "Points of Distinction." I think both publications offer valuable insights as we explore the University's role as an engaged-partner with Nebraska.

The 193 call center, a meaningful public service!

This article is the first part of an on-going ergonomic work analysis with the emergency services call center set up by the Fire Department of the Military Police of Sao Paulo. The final objective of the research is to identify the prescribed task, the real work executed and strategies used by workers to meet the demands of the job. Starting by identifying the tasks and activities developed, this article analyzes the work of the emergency services call center which is of vital importance to the organizational structure, since it is the start point for the process that results in fulfilling the corporation's mission.