Discovering Nature to Better Protect It - A Learning Project by Project Methodology

Authors

  • Joana Tavares Pitau School of Education and Social Sciences - Polytechnic of Leiria https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1295-3561

    Enrolled in the Master’s Degree in Pre- School Education and graduated from the Higher Technical Professional Course of Intervention in Educational Spaces in the School of Education and Social Sciences. Her areas of research and Reading are related to Early childhood Education, particularly with regard to Project Approach Methodology, pedagogies in Participation, child agency and literary education.
    Correo electrónico: 1210225@my.ipleiria.pt
  • Maria José Gamboa School of Education and Social Sciences - Polytechnic of Leiria https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3273-4773

    Holds a PhD in Didactics from the University of Aveiro, a Master’s degree in Portuguese Literature and a degree in Modern Languages and Literature from the Faculty of Arts and Humanities - University of Coimbra. She is a Teacher Coordinator at the School of Education and Social Sciences - Polytechnic of Leiria. She is a member of the Centre for Studies-Research in Education and Innovation (CI&DEI). Her areas of research interest are reading and teacher training. She is interested in issues related to education for global and cosmopolitan citizenship particularly in relation to linguistic and literary education.
    Correo electrónico: mjgamboa@ipleiria.pt

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18800/educacion.202401.A005

Keywords:

Child agency, Learning, Environmental education, Preschool education, Project Work Methodology

Abstract

This article reflects the learning process carried out within the framework of an environmental education and educational intervention project, using the Project Work Methodology (MTP), conducted in the context of preschool education in Portugal. Following a qualitative paradigm, the study aims to analyze how children develop skills through the MTP. The approach respected children’s individual needs, fostering critical and creative thinking. The educational intentions constructed during the intervention led to the promotion of different types of learning among the children. The recorded evidence reveals benefits in their holistic development, confirming the formative potential of the project methodology.

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Published

2024-04-15

How to Cite

Tavares Pitau, J., & Gamboa, M. J. (2024). Discovering Nature to Better Protect It - A Learning Project by Project Methodology. Educacion, 33(64), 202–220. https://doi.org/10.18800/educacion.202401.A005

Issue

Vol. 33 No. 64 (2024)

Section

Artículos

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