Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Public Health, 1982. / Dissertation Abstracts International order no. 83-16537. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 181-192).

Orientador: Elisabete Monteiro de Aguiar Pereira / Tese (doutorado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Educação / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-08T14:11:29Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Trindade_PatriciaMano_D.pdf: 372885 bytes, checksum: 9542f88ab47345070006d2e0c2ad5ccf (MD5) Previous issue date: 2007 / Resumo: Este trabalho visa à  análise sobre a atual perspectiva na formação acadêmica na área de Educação Física. Para tanto, parte-se de uma pesquisa bibliográfica referente à história da universidade ocidental, seguida da universidade no Brasil, como contextualizaçao à  história da Educação Física na universidade brasileira. Pretende-se, nesta tese, uma reflexção que contribua para a compreensão dos aspectos relevantes na formação profissional nesta área. Como aporte teórico ao trabalho, foram pesquisados os movimentos ocorridos na área da Educação Física, associados às concepções teóricas e ao contexto, tidos como determinantes nos processos de mudança. A investigação empírica foi desenvolvida com o estudo de caso do curso de Educação Física da Faculdade de Jaguariúna - FAJ e teve como objetivo conhecer quais as expectativas em relação à  formação acadêmica que manifestam os diretores, docentes e discentes inseridos num contexto de conflitantes demandas. A análise dos dados nos permite conhecer esses conflitos em relação às tendências dos enfoques da Formação Geral, Básica e Profissional / Abstract: This study aims at analyzing the current perspective as regards the academic background in Physical Education. Thus, it starts from a bibliographical review of literature on western universities, followed by Brazilian universities in order to contextualize the history of Physical Education at Brazilian universities. This dissertation intends to be a reflection so as to contribute towards understanding the relevant aspects for the academic background in this area. The theoretical background to this investigation consists of research on the movements which occurred in the area of Physical Education, related to both the theoretical conceptions and the context and seen as determining the processes of change. The empirical investigation was carried out by means of a case study of the Undergraduate Program of Physical Education of the College of Jaguariúna (Curso de Educaçao Física da Faculdade de Jaguariúna - FAJ), with the purpose of getting to know what the expectations are in relation to academic background, according to a group of managers, faculty and students within a context of conflicting demands. Data analysis makes possible to get to know such conflicts in relation to trends of the emphases placed by General, Basic and Professional Backgrounds / Doutorado / Ensino e Práticas Culturais / Doutor em Educação

Orientador: Lea Maria Leme Strini Velho / Tese (doutorado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Instituto de Geociências / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-26T20:01:10Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Ramos.MilenaYumi_D.pdf: 3229111 bytes, checksum: 8cb6ebd43bb24cd6a7b29bef38e11524 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014 / Resumo: Esta tese explora a(s) interpretação(ões) e a(s) abordagem(ns) que o Brasil - em nível governamental e institucional - tem adotado, a partir de meados de 1990, quanto aos processos de mobilidade, colaboração e internacionalização do ensino superior e da pesquisa e seu rebatimento na formação de doutores no contexto da economia do conhecimento. Para isso, analisa: (i) as evidências e argumentos que suportam o foco recente da política brasileira de formação doutoral; (ii) as visões, estratégias e condições dos programas de pós-graduação brasileiros de excelência quanto à internacionalização do ensino superior e da pesquisa; e (iii) o perfil dos doutores formados no Brasil, em termos de competências e habilidades, vis-à-vis aquele buscado pelos principais empregadores na atualidade. Constatou-se que o país tem enviado cada vez menos estudantes de doutorado ao exterior para formação plena. Em contrapartida, a formação em instituições nacionais, complementada por estágios de pesquisa no exterior (na forma de períodos sanduíche ou pós-doutorados), tornou-se a forma preferencial de treinamento avançado. Entre os programas de pós-graduação que atingiram excelência internacional, de acordo com critérios da Capes, uma concepção de internacionalização orientada a atividades é predominante: a mobilidade internacional é entendida como o principal mecanismo para impulsionar o intercâmbio científico e a colaboração em pesquisa, contribuindo para expandir seu perfil e impacto internacional. Essa visão é realizada por meio de um modelo ainda fortemente baseado numa "abordagem para o exterior", na qual a pesquisa está claramente no centro do processo de internacionalização. Embora incipientes, iniciativas de atração de acadêmicos estrangeiros e esforços de "internacionalização em casa" começam a ganhar espaço. Em geral, a presença de docentes com formação, experiência e interesse internacional que conseguem mobilizar suas redes internacionais para estabelecer intercâmbio científico e colaborações em pesquisa é apontada como condição chave para a internacionalização. Porém, a ausência de uma estratégia nacional, a falta de sistemas administrativos eficientes, de políticas institucionais e de gestão profissional nas instituições obstaculizam o desenvolvimento dessas conexões em laços de cooperação mais significativos e sustentados. O movimento de diversificação da formação de doutores ainda não encontrou espaço no país. O modelo vigente, único, focado na carreira e no desempenho acadêmico, está assentado em uma visão quantificada de qualidade da ciência. Tal modelo não estimula o desenvolvimento de competências e habilidades compatíveis com os requisitos da ciência contemporânea e dos principais empregadores de doutores na atualidade / Abstract: This PhD thesis explores interpretation(s) and approach(es) that Brazil - in the governmental and institutional levels - has adopted, from the 1990s, relative to the processes of mobility, collaboration and internationalization of higher education and research and their impact on the doctoral training in the context of the knowledge economy. In so doing, it analyses: (i) evidence and arguments supporting the recent focus of the doctoral training policy in Brazil; (ii) the visions, strategies and conditions of Brazilian graduate programs of excellence with regard to internationalization of higher education and research; and (iii) the profile of doctorate holders trained in Brazil, in terms of competences and skills, vis-à-vis those sought by major employers currently. It was found that the country has increasingly sent fewer students to pursue doctoral training abroad. On the other hand, doctoral training in national institutions, complemented by research internships abroad (as visiting PhD students or post-doctoral researchers), became the preferred form of advanced training. Among the graduate programs that have attained international excellence, according to Capes, an activity-oriented conception of internationalization is predominant: international mobility is seen as the main mechanism to boost scientific exchanges and research collaboration, thus strengthening the programs¿ international profile and impact. This view is realized by means of a model still heavily based on an "abroad approach", in which research is clearly at the center of the internationalization process. Although incipient, initiatives to attract foreign scholars and efforts towards "internationalization at home" are gaining momentum. In general, the presence of faculty members trained abroad, with international experience and interest who can mobilize their international networks to establish scientific exchanges and research collaborations is considered a key condition for internationalization. However, the absence of a national strategy, the lack of efficient administrative systems, institutional policies and professional management in most of Brazilian institutions hamper the development of those connections into more meaningful and sustained cooperation. The diversification of doctoral training models has not found space in the country. The only current model, focused on academic career and performance, is based on a quantified vision of quality in science. This study clearly shows that such model does not stimulate the development of a set of competences and skills compatible with the requirements of contemporary science and of the main employers of doctorate holders currently / Doutorado / Politica Cientifica e Tecnologica / Doutora em Política Científica e Tecnológica

This thesis is a report of a survey of a political attitudes at McMaster University. The results are based on the data obtained in interviews with 193 undergraduates chosen in a random sample of the undergraduate population. This information was used to examine the level of interest in politics among the members of the sample, and the different ideological attitudes and party preferences of the students interviewed. The different levels of interest in politics were related to ecological factors such as family and school background, socio-economic status, sex, group involvement and place of residence. Political preferences were related to such factors as socio-economic status, religion, family preferences and academic interests. The more interesting conclusions might be summarized as follows. The students as a whole are more apathetic towards politics than might have been expected. Those who have an above average interest in politics tend to be found among those studying Arts subjects at Honours level and whose parents also have an above average interest. They also tend to be male. Students also tend to agree with their parents’ politics, except those who have a high level of interest in the subject. Finally, the interested students tend to be more radical (at least by the scale set up for this survey) than the apathetic. / Thesis / Master of Arts (MA)

Made available in DSpace on 2016-04-28T18:22:10Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Cacilda Aparecida da Silva.pdf: 586246 bytes, checksum: fa79d8b0b9f2d7bc0e906b38b09ddd67 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2010-10-15 / Secretaria da Educação do Estado de São Paulo / This research aims at understanding critically the construction process of meanings shared by a group of teachers from a public school of São Paulo concerning the job/ role of the substitute teacher. More specifically, this paper describes and discusses the substitute teacher activity, having as focuses two activity systems: understanding this professional s job at the school and developing a reading proposal as a support to the substitute teacher s job. To do so, meetings among the voluntary participants were carried out among titular teachers (this researcher among them), temporary teachers (OFAs), and substitute teachers. During the meetings, each participant expressed their point of view about the job/ role of the substitute teacher. The organization of this paper is based on the collaborative critical methodology (MAGALHÃES, 2006), in order to set a locus of critical collaboration aimed at a critical reflection about the actions of the participants on negotiating understandings and proposals which could provide transformation to the substitute teacher s reality in the context of the school. The study of the continuous academic background of this teacher as a collaborative and critical professional in the relationship with their partners is supported in the discussions of Vygotsky, Leontiev, Freire (1996); Engestrom (2009) LIBERALI( 2004 and 2008) and MAGALHÃES, (2004 and 2006), among others. As a result of the initial discussions, a proposal based on reading was begun, based on the Proposta Curricular do Estado de São Paulo (2008) and on the Projeto de Leitura nas Diversas areas do Conhecimento (LACE- fase 1,2002). The focus on reading was decided by the group of participant teachers, since one of the main focuses of the school in which most students have difficulties in reading and writing. The results show that: a) the initial meanings of the participants about the substitute teacher underwent some transformations except for one of the titular teachers who attended this research; b) the relations among people in the group of teachers led to a recognition of the importance of the HTP sessions use to discuss the theories which involve the teacher s practice; c) the discussed proposals have features of traditional teaching; d) the material initially developed isn t complied with the curricular proposal (2008) of São Paulo / Este trabalho tem como objetivo compreender criticamente o processo de construção de significados compartilhados por um grupo de professores de uma escola da Rede Pública Estadual de São Paulo, quanto ao trabalho/papel do professor eventual . Mais especificamente, descreve e discute a atividade do professor eventual, com foco em dois sistemas de atividade: a compreensão do trabalho desse profissional na escola e a produção de uma proposta com leitura como apoio para o trabalho do professor eventual. Para tanto, foram realizados encontros com um grupo de participantes voluntários: professores titulares (entre os quais esta pesquisadora), OFAs e professores eventuais. Nessas ocasiões, cada participante pode expor a sua visão sobre o trabalho/papel do eventual. Esta pesquisa está organizada com base na Metodologia Crítica de Colaboração (MAGALHÃES, 2006), para criação de lócus de colaboração crítica, voltada à reflexão crítica sobre as ações dos participantes na negociação de compreensões e propostas que trouxessem transformação à realidade do professor eventual, no contexto da escola. O estudo sobre a formação contínua desse professor, como profissional colaborativo e crítico na relação com seus pares, está apoiado nas discussões de Vygotsky (1934), Leontiev (1978), de Freire (1970/2005); Engestrom (1999 ), LIBERALI ( 2004 e 2008) e MAGALHÃES (2004 e 2006), entre outros. Como resultado das discussões iniciais, foi principiada a produção de uma proposta de trabalho em leitura, com base nos pressupostos da Proposta Curricular do Estado de São Paulo (2008) e no Projeto de Leitura nas Diversas áreas do Conhecimento (LACE- fase 1,2002). O foco na leitura foi decidido pelo grupo de professores participantes, uma vez que esta é uma questão central da escola, em que a grande maioria dos alunos apresenta dificuldades em ler e escrever. Os resultados apontam que: a) os sentidos iniciais dos participantes sobre o professor eventual sofreram transformações, exceto para um dos professores efetivos participantes; b) as relações, entre o grupo de professores, levaram à constatação da relevância das sessões de HTPC direcionadas para discussão das teorias que envolvam as práticas do professor na escola, em lugar de discussões utilitárias; c) as propostas discutidas apresentam características de um ensino tradicional; d) o material inicial produzido não está voltado para a proposta curricular (2008) do Estado de São Paulo

Aim The aim of this study was to examine current factors regarding strength and conditioning coaches at the collegiate level, furthermore to examine factors dependent on the level of sports. 1. What was the educational background of strength and conditioning coaches at the collegiate level? 2. What was the salary of strength and conditioning coaches at the collegiate level? 3. How much relevant work experience did strength and conditioning coaches have at the collegiate level? 4. What were the differences and similarities of strength and conditioning coaches’ factors dependent on collegiate division? Method The method was a cross-sectional study applying a survey to examine the study’s four previously mentioned issues. Coaches encompassing the inclusion criteria (e.g. seniority and professionalism) of the study were contacted for possible participation. The survey was sent to collegiate strength and conditioning coaches (n=225) whom were randomly chosen with equal amounts of potential samples from each division. The results were then analyzed using mode, mean, range and frequency. Results 82 surveys were completed and returned (36 %). Three surveys were ineligible, therefore 79 surveys were used to produce the results. A Master’s degree (67.09 %) and CSCS certification (81.01 %) were recognized as common attributes among collegiate strength and conditioning coaches. Salary and relevant experience answers were fairly spread throughout all divisions. Differences in certifications were found as the SCCC was cited in higher frequency among Division I coaches (52.63 %) than the two lower divisions (≤26.67 %). Conclusions Both a master’s degree within a relevant field and a CSCS certification can be regarded as fundamental attributes of collegiate strength and conditioning coaches. Work experience and CSCCa certifications may be efficient predictors for salary and involvement in elite versus non-elite environments. The study’s results will aid aspiring collegiate strength and conditioning coaches in career development as well as employers in hiring processes.