Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Hong Kong, 2001. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 260-273).

Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Hong Kong, 1998. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 91-100). Also available in print.

Made available in DSpace on 2017-07-21T20:32:03Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 JUSTINO, Ana Inez Mottim.pdf: 1472810 bytes, checksum: 0d872adfb239a8bfafa727122e7967c6 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013-10-28 / This study presents an analysis of learning evaluation conceptions of teachers of Arts who graduated at the Visual Arts teaching course at the Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa – UEPG. The objective of this research was to analyze the learning evaluation conceptions which permeate the teaching practices of Arts teachers who work with the 8th and 9th years of elementary school, in public schools in the city of Ponta Grossa-PR. Specific objectives were: a) to identify the Arts teachers’ conceptions of learning evaluation; b) to verify whether objectives, criteria and evaluation tools used by the teachers in the evaluation practices are in agreement with their evaluation conceptions. The study was carried out based on a qualitative approach, study case, and the methodological procedures employed for data collection were: questionnaire, observation and interview. Data collected through questionnaires was organized and analyzed under the light of the Discourse of the Collective Subject – DCS, developed by Lefèvre and Lefèvre (2005), and generated DCS about conceptions and evaluation practices of the teachers who took part in the study. Classroom observations and interviews with the Arts teachers were transcribed and categorized according to the concepts of the theoretical background adopted. The historical and philosophical bases of Arts and educational evaluation were approached through the following authors: Osborne (1968), Langer (1971), Aranha and Martins (2005, 2009), Dias Sobrinho (2004) and Rodrigues (1995); on the concepts of field and habitus, Bourdieu (1998, 2007) were surveyed, as well as authors who discuss education and learning evaluation such as Saviani (1991, 2002, 2008), Mizukami (1986), Luckesi (2005, 2011), Libâneo (2005), Barbosa (1998 a 2011), Fusari and Ferraz (1999, 2001) and Hernández (2000), amongst others. Results of the study indicated that: a) Visual arts teachers are aware that Arts learning evaluation which is carried out in formative way is more suitable; b) the conception of learning evaluation present in teachers’ pedagogical practices in the schools under study revealed the existence of two evaluation postures. The first one showed that the learning evaluation is understood as a control, comparison and measurement mechanism, that is, it is a traditional, rationalist conception. The Arts teacher uses the learning evaluation as a discipline and power mechanism and the focus of evaluation is on disciplining students’ behavior rather than taking notice of the knowledge built by the student. The second posture showed that the learning evaluation is based on the formative perspective and the Arts teachers use the evaluation integrated to teaching and learning activities; c) it was also seen in the observations that the objectives, tools and evaluation criteria, when defined, are in agreement with the teacher and school evaluation conceptions; and, finally, it was observed that Arts in elementary school is still considered an accessory subject in the school curriculum rather than an area of knowledge, by most people in schools. / Este trabalho apresenta uma análise das concepções de avaliação da aprendizagem em Arte de docentes egressos do Curso de Licenciatura em Artes Visuais da Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa – UEPG. O objetivo da pesquisa foi analisar as concepções de avaliação da aprendizagem que permeiam as práticas pedagógicas de professores da disciplina de Arte, atuantes no 8º e 9º ano do Ensino Fundamental, em escolas públicas do município de Ponta Grossa/PR. Os objetivos específicos foram: a) identificar as concepções de avaliação da aprendizagem dos professores de Arte; b) verificar se os objetivos, critérios e instrumentos de avaliação utilizados pelos professores nas práticas avaliativas estão em consonância com suas concepções de avaliação. A pesquisa foi realizada numa abordagem qualitativa, do tipo estudo de caso, e os procedimentos metodológicos utilizados na coleta de dados foram; o questionário, a observação e a entrevista. Os dados coletados por meio de questionários foram organizados e analisados a luz do Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo – DSC, desenvolvido por Lefèvre e Lefèvre (2005), e geraram os DSC sobre as concepções e práticas de avaliação dos professores pesquisados. As observações das aulas de Arte e as entrevistas com os professores de Arte foram transcritas e categorizadas conforme os conceitos do referencial teórico adotado. Utilizou-se como fundamentação teórica sobre os pressupostos históricos e filosóficos da arte e da avaliação educacional os autores: Osborne (1968), Langer (1971), Aranha e Martins (2005, 2009), Dias Sobrinho (2004) e Rodrigues (1995); sobre os conceitos de campo e habitus Bourdieu (1998, 2007) bem como de autores que discutem as concepções de educação e avaliação da aprendizagem como Saviani (1991, 2002, 2008), Mizukami (1986), Luckesi (2005, 2011), Libâneo (2005), Barbosa (1998 a 2011), Fusari e Ferraz (1999, 2001) e Hernández (2000), entre outros. Os resultados da pesquisa indicam que: a) os professores de Artes Visuais tem conhecimento e clareza de que a avaliação da aprendizagem na disciplina de Arte realizada numa perspectiva formativa é a mais adequada; b) a concepção de avaliação de aprendizagem presente nas práticas pedagógicas dos professores das escolas pesquisadas revelou a existência de duas posturas avaliativas. A primeira postura observada revelou que a avaliação da aprendizagem é entendida como mecanismo de controle, de comparação e referida à medida, ou seja, é uma concepção de avaliação tradicional, racionalista. O professor de Arte utiliza a avaliação de aprendizagem como mecanismo disciplinador e de poder, ou seja, o foco da avaliação não é o conhecimento construído pelo aluno, mas muito mais o disciplinamento de seu comportamento. Na segunda postura, a avaliação da aprendizagem assenta-se na perspectiva formativa e o professor de Arte a realiza considerando a avaliação, de fato, integrada às atividades de ensino e aprendizagem; c) verificou-se nas observações, que os objetivos, instrumentos e critérios avaliativos, quando definidos, estão em consonância com a concepção de avaliação do professor e da escola; e, por fim, constatou-se que a disciplina de Arte no Ensino Fundamental ainda é considerada coadjuvante no currículo escolar pela maioria dos sujeitos das escolas, e não como um campo de conhecimento.

This diploma thesis deals with primary school student's preconceptions of church influenced by experience. The theoretical part summarizes the findings connected to the issues of children's preconceptions and their importance in the process of learning. It describes recommended techniques of working with children's preconceptions and it informs about factors which influence children's understandings. The following chapter concentrates on the definition of outreach and its value in children's lives. Furthermore, the thesis shows the connection of the term church with the Framework Education Programme for Elementary Education, especially in the section of spiritual and social studies. The next chapter focuses on social studies in general and also on cultural universals as a possible resolution of the issues in social studies. The empirical part describes lectures in a church for primary school students which develop children's understandings of the term church. The diploma thesis suggests an improved design as an innovation of the lectures. Children's preconceptions of church are researched through individual interviews with pupils. The aim of the diploma thesis is to find out what the primary school students' preconceptions influenced by the lectures in the church are like. The results of the...

The aim of this study is to optimise aspects of job satisfaction in the work environment to improve the effectiveness of primary school principals. Job dissatisfaction seems to be a worldwide problem in the education sector, even in South Africa a number of researches were conducted on job satisfaction. In this research the focus is on the following research questions: What is the nature of job satisfaction? Which factors contribute to the job satisfaction/dissatisfaction of primary school principals? To what extent do primary school principals experience job satisfaction? Do certain biographical variables relate to primary school principals’ job satisfaction? How can the job satisfaction of primary school principals be improved through management strategies? The research method used was a quantitative research method by using statistical methods that began with the collection of data based on theory, followed by the application of a descriptive or inferential statistical method. Descriptive statistical techniques were used to organise, analyse and interpret the quantitative data. Information was obtained to determine whether a relationship exists between the independent variables and the dependent variable (job satisfaction of the participants). Management strategies with aims, goals and action steps were drawn in order to assist primary school principals to improve their strong points and turn their weak points into strengths. The management strategies drawn also aimed to improve the job satisfaction of the primary school principals. In general the majority of participants in this study reported that they were satisfied to some and a great extent with the aspects that contribute to their job satisfaction. Although the majority of the participants were satisfied with the aspects of job satisfaction there were some factors that affected them negatively. The negative factors are to be turned into strengths and the existing strengths be optimised. / Thesis (PhD (Education Management))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2012.

The aim of this study is to optimise aspects of job satisfaction in the work environment to improve the effectiveness of primary school principals. Job dissatisfaction seems to be a worldwide problem in the education sector, even in South Africa a number of researches were conducted on job satisfaction. In this research the focus is on the following research questions: What is the nature of job satisfaction? Which factors contribute to the job satisfaction/dissatisfaction of primary school principals? To what extent do primary school principals experience job satisfaction? Do certain biographical variables relate to primary school principals’ job satisfaction? How can the job satisfaction of primary school principals be improved through management strategies? The research method used was a quantitative research method by using statistical methods that began with the collection of data based on theory, followed by the application of a descriptive or inferential statistical method. Descriptive statistical techniques were used to organise, analyse and interpret the quantitative data. Information was obtained to determine whether a relationship exists between the independent variables and the dependent variable (job satisfaction of the participants). Management strategies with aims, goals and action steps were drawn in order to assist primary school principals to improve their strong points and turn their weak points into strengths. The management strategies drawn also aimed to improve the job satisfaction of the primary school principals. In general the majority of participants in this study reported that they were satisfied to some and a great extent with the aspects that contribute to their job satisfaction. Although the majority of the participants were satisfied with the aspects of job satisfaction there were some factors that affected them negatively. The negative factors are to be turned into strengths and the existing strengths be optimised. / Thesis (PhD (Education Management))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2012.

Theoretical part follow up possibilities of a teacher in self-education of students with Czech as a second language problematic as well as preparation for entry to class for students with Czech as a second language and their teachers as their mission should be to create welcoming climate in the class. I also describe the key terms in field of students with Czech as a second language in Czech Republic and Finland as well. In the practical part I prepare questionnaires for teachers with the goal to identify the level of awareness on this issue, which I deepen via subsequent interviews with selected teachers. Based on personal experience from an internship in Finland than the findings from interviews and study of available literature to prepare a workshop for teachers. I would also like to prepare a variety of examples of good practice and inspiration for teachers. KEYWORDS inclusion, individuality, teacher, respect, environment, group integration, immigrant pupils, pupil with a different mother tongue, multicultural education, primary/elementary school, education in Finland, inspiration for teachers, workshop