A presente pesquisa, realizada no curso de Mestrado em Educação, pela Universidade de Caxias do Sul, no período de 2016 a 2018, desenvolveu seus estudos compreendendo a formação docente na modalidade de Educação a Distância, tendo como propósito analisar as estratégias que preconizassem a formação autônoma do sujeito. As análises foram ancoradas no referencial teórico proposto por Reuven Feuerstein e Paulo Freire, estabelecendo relações dessas teorias com o Projeto Político Pedagógico do curso de Pedagogia na Modalidade EaD, oferecido pela Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, credenciada na Universidade Aberta do Brasil, com o seu polo no município de Vila Flores, Rio Grande do Sul. Desenvolveu-se também um estudo de campo através de observações e questionário, durante um semestre do curso, com alunos, tutores e professores das disciplinas do Eixo V do curso acima citado. A problematização do objeto de estudo incide sobre: que estratégias de mediação na formação de professores de pedagogia, na modalidade EaD, potencializam a construção da aprendizagem e de um sujeito autônomo no processo de estruturação da docência? As reflexões estruturaram-se em analisar as estratégias de mediação na formação de professores na modalidade EaD, enfatizando o processo de construção da aprendizagem e de um sujeito autônomo. Para atender a esse objetivo maior, organizaram-se as etapas de acompanhamento, através da observação de um grupo de alunas do curso de pedagogia EaD, o processo de construção da aprendizagem, mediado por relações, recursos didáticos e tecnológicos, com o propósito de identificar estratégias de mediação responsáveis por potencializar a construção da aprendizagem e da autonomia na estruturação da docência. As análises direcionaram-se em identificar as estratégias de aprendizagem mediadas, entre mediador e mediado, que permitiram, no processo de construção do conhecimento, destacar marcas da estruturação da autonomia entre os sujeitos envolvidos numa perspectiva de relação com o outro, de forma responsável e ética. / Submitted by cmquadros@ucs.br (cmquadros@ucs.br) on 2018-03-29T17:57:21Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Dissertacao Valdete Gusberti Cortelini.pdf: 5320359 bytes, checksum: b2f81b1b7760b6a61c090f3f6127f7cd (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-03-29T17:57:21Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Dissertacao Valdete Gusberti Cortelini.pdf: 5320359 bytes, checksum: b2f81b1b7760b6a61c090f3f6127f7cd (MD5) Previous issue date: 2018-03-29 / This research, realized in the course of Master’s Degree in Education, in the University of Caxias do Sul, in the period from 2016 to 2018, developed its studies including the teacher training in the modality Distance Education, having as purpose the identification of strategies that advocate the autonomous formation of subject. The analysis were based in the theoretical references proposed by Reuven Feuerstein and Paulo Freire, establishing relations between these theories and the Political Pedagogical Project of the course of Pedagogy, in the modality Distance Education, offered by the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, accredited in the Open University of Brazil, with its campus in the city Vila Flores, Rio Grande do Sul. Was developed also a field study through observations and questionnaires, during a semester of course, with students, tutors and teachers of matters of Axis V of the course quoted about. The problematization of the object of study incide: what strategies in mediation of formation in teachers of pedagogy, in the modality Distance Education, potentiate the construction of learning and of an autonomous subject in the process of structuring of teaching? The reflections were structured in analyze the strategies of mediation in formation of teachers in Distance modality, emphasizing the process of construction of learning and of an autonomous subject. To attend this biggest objective, were organized the steps of monitoring, trough the observation of a group of students from the Distance Pedagogy Course, the process of construction of learning, mediated by relations, didactics and technological resources, with the purpose of identify strategies of mediation responsible for potentializate the construction of learning and autonomy in structuration of teaching. The analysis were directed to identify the strategies of learning mediated, between mediator and mediated, that allowed, in the process of construction of learning, highlight marks of structuration of autonomy among subjects involved in a perspective of relation with the other, in a form responsible and ethic.

A presente pesquisa, realizada no curso de Mestrado em Educação, pela Universidade de Caxias do Sul, no período de 2016 a 2018, desenvolveu seus estudos compreendendo a formação docente na modalidade de Educação a Distância, tendo como propósito analisar as estratégias que preconizassem a formação autônoma do sujeito. As análises foram ancoradas no referencial teórico proposto por Reuven Feuerstein e Paulo Freire, estabelecendo relações dessas teorias com o Projeto Político Pedagógico do curso de Pedagogia na Modalidade EaD, oferecido pela Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, credenciada na Universidade Aberta do Brasil, com o seu polo no município de Vila Flores, Rio Grande do Sul. Desenvolveu-se também um estudo de campo através de observações e questionário, durante um semestre do curso, com alunos, tutores e professores das disciplinas do Eixo V do curso acima citado. A problematização do objeto de estudo incide sobre: que estratégias de mediação na formação de professores de pedagogia, na modalidade EaD, potencializam a construção da aprendizagem e de um sujeito autônomo no processo de estruturação da docência? As reflexões estruturaram-se em analisar as estratégias de mediação na formação de professores na modalidade EaD, enfatizando o processo de construção da aprendizagem e de um sujeito autônomo. Para atender a esse objetivo maior, organizaram-se as etapas de acompanhamento, através da observação de um grupo de alunas do curso de pedagogia EaD, o processo de construção da aprendizagem, mediado por relações, recursos didáticos e tecnológicos, com o propósito de identificar estratégias de mediação responsáveis por potencializar a construção da aprendizagem e da autonomia na estruturação da docência. As análises direcionaram-se em identificar as estratégias de aprendizagem mediadas, entre mediador e mediado, que permitiram, no processo de construção do conhecimento, destacar marcas da estruturação da autonomia entre os sujeitos envolvidos numa perspectiva de relação com o outro, de forma responsável e ética. / This research, realized in the course of Master’s Degree in Education, in the University of Caxias do Sul, in the period from 2016 to 2018, developed its studies including the teacher training in the modality Distance Education, having as purpose the identification of strategies that advocate the autonomous formation of subject. The analysis were based in the theoretical references proposed by Reuven Feuerstein and Paulo Freire, establishing relations between these theories and the Political Pedagogical Project of the course of Pedagogy, in the modality Distance Education, offered by the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, accredited in the Open University of Brazil, with its campus in the city Vila Flores, Rio Grande do Sul. Was developed also a field study through observations and questionnaires, during a semester of course, with students, tutors and teachers of matters of Axis V of the course quoted about. The problematization of the object of study incide: what strategies in mediation of formation in teachers of pedagogy, in the modality Distance Education, potentiate the construction of learning and of an autonomous subject in the process of structuring of teaching? The reflections were structured in analyze the strategies of mediation in formation of teachers in Distance modality, emphasizing the process of construction of learning and of an autonomous subject. To attend this biggest objective, were organized the steps of monitoring, trough the observation of a group of students from the Distance Pedagogy Course, the process of construction of learning, mediated by relations, didactics and technological resources, with the purpose of identify strategies of mediation responsible for potentializate the construction of learning and autonomy in structuration of teaching. The analysis were directed to identify the strategies of learning mediated, between mediator and mediated, that allowed, in the process of construction of learning, highlight marks of structuration of autonomy among subjects involved in a perspective of relation with the other, in a form responsible and ethic.

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M.Ed. (Curriculum Studies) / Teachers with expert knowledge or skills can exercise a leadership function as they use their knowledge or skills to help colleagues and to further the progress of the innovation knowledge and expertise. Although innovation could be well structured, teachers still need support in one or other form in order for effective implementation to take place. Barriers to the satisfactory implementation of innovation includes: the teachers' lack of curriculum-related knowledge, ineffective flow of communication between innovator and teacher and the state of facilities and equipment available to implement change. The way in which the innovation is to be introduced to the teachers who are to be involved with it are likely to have profound effects on the extent to which the innovation is successfully implemented. A number of ways have been suggested.

M.Ed. (Educational Management) / The Namibian educational system is confronted with the problem of a high failure rate. By analysing the situation, the following come to light: * The schools previously under the jurisdiction of the administration of Whites,· Coloureds and the - Rehoboth Basters, have the best qualified teachers as well as a very high pass rate. * The schools who were previously under the jurisdiction of the administration of the Ovambos, - Hereros, - Damaras,- Kavangos,- Namas and - Tswanas, have a high concentration of underqualified and unqualified teachers. The very high failure rate in these areas can, to a certain extent, be attributed to this phenomenon. If it is taken into account that 64% of the school-going population are situated in these areas, the situation can be described as a disaster. In view of the above it seems that there is a definite correlation between the professional competence of the teacher and the performance of the pupils under his care. For this very important reason everything possible must be done to enable the teacher to execute his or her duties in a professional and competent manner. In this regard the subject advisors have a vital role to play. The present role of subject advisors should be changed. Subject advisors should reallocate their services into areas where it is most needed. Subject advisors should focus their attention to the general improvement of the pedagogical and methodological ability of serving teachers. This can be done by implementing an effective staff development program. In order to succeed such an in-service training program has to be carefully and systematically planned and executed in accordance with each teachers individual needs, skills and capabilities as well as his level of academic and professional development. To enable the subject advisor to assess the need of the teachers under his control he will have to establish a climate of trust so that the teachers shall feel free to ask for advice without the fear that their difficulties shall become further known. To succesfully execute their management task, subject advisors should have a thorough knowledge of the management task they must perform. It is therefore necessary that subject advisors should undergo practical and theoretical training in educational management. It is clear that the present role of subject advisors should be changed. There ,should be a marked shift in emphasis from the controlling and supervisory function to an advisory function. The emphasis should be on staff development...

M.Ed. / This research report investigates the experiences of teachers of the incorporation of Environmental Education (EE) into schools and the role of environmental clubs in facilitating it. The rationale for this study is based on finding solutions to existing environmental problems, conducted with an educational focus. Management of the environment will pass on to future generations, hence there is a responsibility for teachers to inculcate environmental awareness. The South African governments’ efforts, through the Revised National Curriculum Statement (RNCS), to incorporate EE into the present curriculum is extensively outlined in numerous research reports. Its goal is to, ''seek to create a lifelong learner who is confident and independent, literate, numerate, and multi-skilled, compassionate, with a respect for the environment and the ability to participate in a society as a critical and active citizen'' (Department of Education, 2002:08). This study aimed to investigate the experiences of teachers in EE and its incorporation in the school curriculum. The second aim was to investigate how these perceptions may impact on their teaching and learning in the classroom. The final aim was to investigate whether the introduction of environmental clubs into school would cause a change to EE implementation in the classroom. Methodologically, this research project was located in the both the quantitative and qualitative paradigms, the participants having comprised teachers and Heads of Departments (HoDs), as well as principals from three schools in the dependent sector, namely government-based schools in the District 6 region in Gauteng province. The three schools were randomly selected to represent schools of varying financial status as well as of multi-racial contexts.

M.Ed. (Educational Management) / The veld school is one of the most recent developments in the educational provision of the Transvaal Education Department. The effectiveness of the veld school is determined by the quality of education and the enthusiasm manifested by the veld-school teacher as the pursuer of a profession. The professional development and in-service training of the veld-school teacher, therefore, deserves the attention of the Transvaal Education Department, as well as the active measures of the veld-school principal. The rapid technological development of today has caused change and innovation to become an indissoluble part of the daily structure of life. The two most important educational bodies, namely the family and the school, are experiencing problems in keeping pace with this constant change and innovation. The problem of keeping pace with change and innovation may lead to voids in the most important educational situations. It, therefore, concerns the family as well as the school as educational bodies. These voids manifest themselves especially when it comes to the commitment of values and norms to the child. In this study the attempts made by the Transvaal Education Department to overcome these voids in the education of the child have been probed. Initially the subject Youth Preparedness was introduced in an attempt to achieve this goal. The ambitions set for the subject could not be realized within this framework.

Die implementering van Uitkoms Gebaseerde Onderig in skole in Suid-Afrika het gepaard gegaan met probleme op alle vlakke in die onderwysdepartement. UGO, ’n nasionale inisiatief, hang ten nouste saam met die agenda van die kultuur van onderrig en leer. Hierdie nasionale strategieë was veronderstel om alle belangegroepe te lei tot konkrete oplossings in die krisis wat die regering ondervind het om aan die menigte aangeleenthede wat hulle in 1994 geteister het, aandag te skenk. UGO is beskou as ’n wyse waarop onderwys aan die sentrale probleem om meer relevant te word, aandag kon skenk: leerders wat in ’n betekenisvolle konteks in omgewings wat hulle leer ondersteun, werk; opvoeders wat vindingryk is om die omgewing te gebruik om leer te optimaliseer; en skole wat in ’n posisie is om hulle groei- en ontwikkelingsplan uit een te sit om sodoende die algemene vlak van onderrig in die land te verbeter. Daar is kommer oor die oënskynlik oneffektiewe implementering van UGO op klaskamervlak. ’n Menigte opleidingsaktiwiteite het plaasgevind, maar probleme bestaan steeds. Wat die ergste is, is dat dit voorkom of dit “dieselfde probleme” is wat herhalend voorkom. Die vraag is waarom. Die doel met hierdie navorsing was om te identifiseer waarom die implementering van UGO by primêre skole nie so suksesvol was as wat dit moes wees nie, in die lig van die opleiding en distriksteun wat vir die opvoeders beskikbaar is. Die navorsing fokus spesifiek op die persepsies van opvoeders met betrekking tot: • Die opleiding van opvoeders om UGO in die klaskamer te implementeer; • Steun deur die distrik na die opleiding; en • Die ontwerp van leersteunmateriaal. Gegrond op die bevindings van die navorsing word moontlike strategieë voorgestel om aan elkeeen van die bogenoemde aandag te skenk: • Hoe behoort opleidingsinisiatiewe vir opvoeders te verbeter ten einde groter sukses op die vlak van die klaskamer te akkumuleer? • Wat behoort die aard van die steun van die distrik aan opvoeders te wees om die behoeftes van die opvoeder te bevredig? • Wat is vir opvoeders nodig om in staat te wees om beter leersteunmateriaal te ontwerp en in die klaskamer te gebruik? / Mrs. I.D. Hariparsad

M.Ed. (Educational Management) / Mokgalane (Mokone, 1999: 7) asserts that the implementation of the new PPN in 1998 represented different things to different people. For educators affected by the process, it represented a life of uncertainty, possibilities of being shifted from one school to another and a great number of sad stories of an uncertain future in education. However, for educator unions and the government, it represented the opportunity to redress past injustices by equitably and fairly distributing educational human resources. The motivation for the new PPN thus appears to have been political and not based on educational criteria — a situation that would be untenable. Although the implementation of the new PPN had good objectives in principle, namely to provide a fair basis for the staffing of schools to redress the injustices of the past, it directly and indirectly affected the educators' work values, namely security, good working conditions, a reasonable learner-educator ratio, good interpersonal relations, opportunities for advancement, a reasonable work load, the status of the teaching profession, good quality supervision, support by educational authorities, and good mental and physical health. During the implementation of the new PPN, newly appointed educators were appointed on a month-to-month basis, which meant their appointment was temporary. Even permanently appointed educators were not certain about their future in their schools because they could be moved whenever the new PPN indicated that some of them had to be declared in excess and had to be redeployed. In addition workloads had to increase in schools where the number of allocated educator posts decreased. The result of this was that relations between affected educators and principals became strained. Further to this teacher salaries could not increase reasonably because of the emphasis on cutting departmental expenditure. Affected educators felt the Department of Education did not have their interests at heart. All these factors reduced the work satisfaction of educators with the result that many teachers engaged in routinised defensive teaching to compensate for the lack of support, and to avoid criticism and possible termination because they did not have the necessary skills to perform alternative jobs (Steyn & Van Wyk, 1999:39; Weisberg 1994: 125). They were less dependable, less committed and often disloyal to the Department (Byars & Rue, 2000:304). This was indicated by, among other things, high rates of turnover, absenteeism, tardiness, excessive stress, burnout, and late coming among educators.