Thesis (Ed. D.)--Lehigh University, 2004. / Includes vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 105-121).

Blended learning is the fastest-growing modality in North America and much of the world. However, research and training in blended learning is far outpaced by its usage. To remedy this gap, we developed a competency framework and self-survey instrument to help teachers and researchers evaluate teacher readiness for blended environments. The purpose of this research is to prove that the model and accompanying survey instrument are reliable for use with teacher candidates both before and after going through a blended teaching course. To accomplish this, we sent out a survey instrument to 326 teacher candidates studying in a blended teaching course at a university in the western United States. The teachers took the survey at the beginning of class, and then once again, three months later. Using confirmatory factor analysis, we determined that the pre-class survey results fell within the range of the four fit statistics cutoffs (RMSEA=.056, CFI=.906, TLI=0.900, SRMR=.04). And with slight modification, the post-class survey results did as well (RMSEA=.052, CFI=.914, TLI=.907, and SRMR .058). We also showed that the factor loadings and communalities were statistically significant. By testing the factors in this way, we make a case for the survey to be a valid and reliable instrument in assessing teacher competency, and make a case for thinking of blended teaching competencies in terms of our model. We then tested for measurement invariance, but were unsuccessful in making a case for it. The results of our findings provide teacher educators, teacher candidates, and researchers a new pedagogically-oriented framework and scientifically validated self-survey to use in order to improve and personalize teacher education and professional development for blended settings.

The problem was that teaching competencies had been developed but these competencies had not been tested to determine if different competencies were needed for business teachers of skill and basic business subjects. The purpose was to determine teaching competencies which are important to and utilized by selected Utah high school business teachers. The major hypothesis tested was that there would be no differences between the comparative responses of selected teachers when analyzing the importance and frequency of use of items in the fourteen teaching skill areas as related to basic business and skill subjects. The population involved in the study consisted of high school business education teachers in Utah who taught in grade levels 10, II, and 12. Two questionnaires were used for the study. Teaching Questionnaire was designed to gather information regarding the teaching of shorthand and transcription, typewriting, off ice machines, office practice, and notehand. Teaching Questionnaire II was designed to gather information regarding the teaching of accounting, economics, business law, taxes, credit, and business organization. The null hypothesis was tested by the "t" test. The Pearson product-moment correlation was used to measure the relationship between the responses of the selected teachers to each statement on Teaching Questionnaire I and Teaching Questionnaire II. The .05 level of significance was the criterion for rejecting or failing to reject the null hypothesis. A critical value of .344 which represented the .05 level of significance for the Pearson (r), was used to determine significant correlations. The following findings were reported: The following competency statements were found to have a significant difference favoring the teaching methodology of basic business classes: Involve students in large and small group work; use field trips, guest speakers and special materials as instructional tools, contract for grades; and use wall charts, flow charts, and unit outlines to clarify student perceptions. The following competency statements were found to have a significant difference favoring the teaching methodology of skill classes: Use the student's interests as a means of helping the student develop self-growth; use repetition of learning concepts; encourage students to participate in extracurricular activities as they pertain to the course work; use positive reinforcement in class activities. Additional findings may be found in the dissertation. The major recommendations were: 1. The following competencies shou ld be particularly empha s ized in methods classes for pre-service and in-service teachers of basic business classes: involve students in small and large group work; coordinate field trips and establish a reference list of guest speakers and special materials; prepare wall charts, flow charts, and unit outlines; and formulate a philosophy and plan for contracting for grades. 2. The following competencies should be particularly emphasized in methods classes for pre-service and in-service teachers of skill classes: recognize, record, and utilize student interests as a means of student self-growth; use repetition as a means of l earning concepts; involve students in Future Business Leaders of America or Office Education Association clubs (implement a club if none exist) and relate those club activities to courses of study; understand the concepts of positive reinforcement, behavior modification techniques, and how these activities can be utilized in the class room. 3. Pre-service business education students should be required to teach basic business as well as skill subjects during their student teaching experience or practicum.

The major purpose of this study was to determine what differences exist among groups of social studies student-teachers, instructors, and administrators in eight teachers colleges in Northern Thailand regarding their perceptions of the importance of selected social studies teaching competencies.

Neste trabalho analisamos, a partir de uma parceria entre a Universidade e uma Escola Municipal de Educação Fundamental da periferia da cidade de São Paulo e da formação continuada de professores e professoras propiciada por esta parceria, quais competências estavam presentes e/ou sendo construídas durante a formação ou ainda no exercício profissional destes docentes. Partimos do princípio de que estes professores estavam realizando uma prática exitosa, a partir de analises anteriores. A pesquisa aqui apresentada é,do tipo qualitativa, e foi baseada em três formas de dados: as reuniões realizadas entre a Universidade e o grupo de docentes; uma entrevista com uma das docentes, buscando entender aspectos da sua história de formação; e, as interações realizadas na sala de aula desta docente. Através de uma revisão bibliográfica, sobre competências e também de pesquisas sobre competências, delimitamos algumas categorias de análise, que nos auxiliaram a evidenciar indícios da construção e/ou presença de alguns tipos competências. Notamos que os docentes construíram conhecimentos metodológicos e conceituais relacionados ao campo de conhecimento das Ciências, disciplina que em geral é pouco trabalhada nas séries iniciais do fundamental, e que o espaço para esta construção foi fundamental para que os mesmos revelassem suas inseguranças e dúvidas para poderem trabalhar com a disciplina. Observamos ainda, que a articulação ou mobilização de diversas competências se ratificou como um fator fundamental na prática docente, evidenciando assim a relação entre o êxito docente à capacidade de mobilizar diversas competências, envolvendo: o planejamento de aulas; a busca por uma formação contínua; uma prática que levasse em conta metodologias e elementos próprios da área de conhecimento trabalhada e aspectos éticos do ensino; e, até mesmo as relações sociais que são estabelecidas dentro do ambiente escolar e se refletiam na prática em sala de aula. Notamos que estas relações não ocorrem de maneira separada no ambiente escolar, mas que a articulação das diversas competências observadas, de maneira complexa e não determinística, são essenciais para uma boa prática. / In the present study, we performed an analysis to determine which competencies were present and/or under construction during the education or in the course of the professional activities of teachers who received continuous education as a result of a partnership between the University and a basic education school in the outskirts of São Paulo. Based on previous analyses, we assumed that their practice was successful. Our research was qualitative and based on three types of data: the meetings between the University and the group of teachers, an interview with one female teacher aimed to collect information on her education background and finally the way this teacher interacts in the class. Through bibliographic review and research on the competencies, we delimited some analysis categories, which helped us show evidence of the construction and/or the presence of some types of competencies. We found that the teachers built methodological and conceptual knowledge on Science, a discipline that should be better taught in the early years of schooling. Also, providing a suitable environment for the creation of these competencies was essential to stimulate the teachers to reveal their insecurities and doubts regarding the teaching of Science. Moreover, we found that the organization or mobilization of several competencies is a key factor in the teaching practice, demonstrating the relationship between successful teaching and the ability to mobilize several competencies, which involves: lesson planning, search for continuous education, a teaching practice that takes into consideration methodologies and elements used in the specific area of concern and ethical aspects of education, and finally the social relations that are established within the school environment and reflected in classroom practice. We concluded that these relations do not occur in isolation in the school environment and that the organization of the several identified competencies, in a complex and non-deterministic way, is essential for a good teaching practice.

Neste trabalho analisamos, a partir de uma parceria entre a Universidade e uma Escola Municipal de Educação Fundamental da periferia da cidade de São Paulo e da formação continuada de professores e professoras propiciada por esta parceria, quais competências estavam presentes e/ou sendo construídas durante a formação ou ainda no exercício profissional destes docentes. Partimos do princípio de que estes professores estavam realizando uma prática exitosa, a partir de analises anteriores. A pesquisa aqui apresentada é,do tipo qualitativa, e foi baseada em três formas de dados: as reuniões realizadas entre a Universidade e o grupo de docentes; uma entrevista com uma das docentes, buscando entender aspectos da sua história de formação; e, as interações realizadas na sala de aula desta docente. Através de uma revisão bibliográfica, sobre competências e também de pesquisas sobre competências, delimitamos algumas categorias de análise, que nos auxiliaram a evidenciar indícios da construção e/ou presença de alguns tipos competências. Notamos que os docentes construíram conhecimentos metodológicos e conceituais relacionados ao campo de conhecimento das Ciências, disciplina que em geral é pouco trabalhada nas séries iniciais do fundamental, e que o espaço para esta construção foi fundamental para que os mesmos revelassem suas inseguranças e dúvidas para poderem trabalhar com a disciplina. Observamos ainda, que a articulação ou mobilização de diversas competências se ratificou como um fator fundamental na prática docente, evidenciando assim a relação entre o êxito docente à capacidade de mobilizar diversas competências, envolvendo: o planejamento de aulas; a busca por uma formação contínua; uma prática que levasse em conta metodologias e elementos próprios da área de conhecimento trabalhada e aspectos éticos do ensino; e, até mesmo as relações sociais que são estabelecidas dentro do ambiente escolar e se refletiam na prática em sala de aula. Notamos que estas relações não ocorrem de maneira separada no ambiente escolar, mas que a articulação das diversas competências observadas, de maneira complexa e não determinística, são essenciais para uma boa prática. / In the present study, we performed an analysis to determine which competencies were present and/or under construction during the education or in the course of the professional activities of teachers who received continuous education as a result of a partnership between the University and a basic education school in the outskirts of São Paulo. Based on previous analyses, we assumed that their practice was successful. Our research was qualitative and based on three types of data: the meetings between the University and the group of teachers, an interview with one female teacher aimed to collect information on her education background and finally the way this teacher interacts in the class. Through bibliographic review and research on the competencies, we delimited some analysis categories, which helped us show evidence of the construction and/or the presence of some types of competencies. We found that the teachers built methodological and conceptual knowledge on Science, a discipline that should be better taught in the early years of schooling. Also, providing a suitable environment for the creation of these competencies was essential to stimulate the teachers to reveal their insecurities and doubts regarding the teaching of Science. Moreover, we found that the organization or mobilization of several competencies is a key factor in the teaching practice, demonstrating the relationship between successful teaching and the ability to mobilize several competencies, which involves: lesson planning, search for continuous education, a teaching practice that takes into consideration methodologies and elements used in the specific area of concern and ethical aspects of education, and finally the social relations that are established within the school environment and reflected in classroom practice. We concluded that these relations do not occur in isolation in the school environment and that the organization of the several identified competencies, in a complex and non-deterministic way, is essential for a good teaching practice.

The purpose of this study was to characterize a methodological framework for preparing science educators to implement design-based engineering practices to intentionally teach targeted science content. Using a modified Delphi the study looked to answer the following research questions (RQs): RQ1: How should teacher educators prepare K-12 pre-service science teachers to define engineering problems as one of eight NGSS practices all students should acquire through science education?, RQ2: How should teacher educators prepare K-12 pre-service science teachers to design engineering solutions as one of eight NGSS practices all students should acquire through science education? and , RQ3: How should teacher educators prepare K-12 pre-service science teachers to intentionally teach targeted science content using their newly acquired abilities to define engineering problems and design engineering solutions? During Round 1 a panel of 20 (8 science and 12 technology) education experts responded to 5 open-ended questions that focused on identifying the competencies and instructional strategies used to prepare K-12 pre-service science teachers to intently teach science using engineering design. Each question resulted in identifying approximately 50 themes per question. These themes were then used to construct the Round 2 Questionnaire. During Round 2 panelists reached agreement on 283 characteristics of a framework for preparing future science educators. In Round 3, panelists were sent 87 contested Round 2 items. Results of the Round 3 data analysis indicted an additional 31 framework characteristics. The results of this study identify the essential characteristics of a methodological framework that can serve to prepare science educators on the implementation of design-based engineering practices that intentionally teach targeted science content. / Ph. D.

Karlova Univerzita Pedagogická fakulta Katedra výtvarné výchovy ved. práce: PaedDr. Hazuková Helena Vypracovala: Picmausová Daniela, 5 KS Abstrakt v Aj: Thesis should contribute to the development of teaching competence of teachers at elementary school. Specifically, it could be a guide in planning of teaching of art design education in the form of integrated learning units, since it contains methods and activities which are needed to develop a creativity and expression. This thesis uses a potential of other teaching subjects which develop creativity and expressiveness-dramatic education, musical and literary education. Through this thesis the author would like to help both teachers-beginners as well as educators with a longer teaching practice, who would like to modify their up-to-now method of teaching of Art education.

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Cette thèse présente les contributions d’une étude de recherche à propos d’un modèle pédagogique pour le développement de compétences des enseignants en Sciences comptables. Des études précédentes dans ce domaine éffleurent l’identification des compétences des enseignants et mettent en évidence que les professeurs n’ont pas une formation pédagogique et présentent des besoins de capacitation en Technologies de l’Information et Communication (TIC). À partir de ce scénario, l’objectif de cette recherche a été d’étudier comment le Modèle Pédagogique pour le Développement de Compétences des Enseignants en Sciences Comptables à travers l’Éducation à Distance (MPCCEaD) peut contribuer au développement des compétences des enseignants de l’axe de formation professionnelle des cours de graduation en Sciences Comptables au Brésil. Le modèle a été construit sur la base de fondements théoriques à partir de la Théorie de l’Épistémologie Génétique de Jean Piaget et par les architectures pédagogiques consacrées à l’Éducation à Distance (EaD), dans la conception de Patrícia Aleandra Behar. La recherche a été appliquée, avec une approche qualitative et quantitative du problème, déscriptive par rapport a ses objectifs de construction du modèle et exploratoire dans le processus d’identification des compétences. Pour cela, des multiples procédés techniques ont été utilisés pour la collecte et analyse de données, dans différents moments. Au début, les compétences des enseignants ont été identifiées à partir de la recherche bibliographique et validées à travers le procédé technique d’enquête de 378 enseignants de l’axe de formation professionnelle de cours de graduation en Sciences Comptables au Brésil. La Matrice de Compétences des Enseignants en Sciences Comptables a eu comme résultat un groupe de dix-huit compétences des classes Enseignement, Cognitive, Sociale et Académique, qui englobe l’étendue des activités d’enseignement, recherche et extension, inhérents à la nature de l’exercice de l’enseignement supérieur. Dans l’étape suivante, le MPCCEaD a été construit et empiriquement validé à travers un cours de capacitation avec des professeurs qui font partie de la population de recherche. Le Modèle apporte la vision du processus d’enseignement et apprentissage centré dans l’activité de l’apprenant dans la construction de connaissances et dans le développement de compétences des enseignants en Sciences Comptables, avec les fondements de l’Enseignement à Distance. Ceux-ci comprennent les aspects organisationnels, de contenu, méthodologiques et technologiques et des stratégies d’application basées sur l’hypothèse épistémologique constructiviste. La construction du MPCCEaD, de caractère interdisciplinaire par l’interface d’autres domaines de connaissance, amplie et approfondit la formation réalisée dans le programme stricto sensu et se perfectionne avec la proposition de qualification pédagogique des professeurs du domaine des Sciences comptables. L’application du MPCCEaD a promu la réfléxion des professeurs-étudiants sur leurs pratiques pédagogiques à la lumière de nouveaux concepts. Ceux-ci permettent d’avoir des conditions théoriques pour réviser leurs actions, leurs croyances, d’identifier leurs contradictions et de réaliser des prises de conscience qui propicient des réorganisations et reconstructions de leurs pratiques pédagogiques, ce qui contribue aux innovations dans les modèles adoptés par les enseignants. À son tour, le produit de la recherche Matrice de Compétences d’Enseignement en Sciences comptables subventionne des politiques institutionnelles liées à la formation continue des professeurs de cours de graduation en Sciences comptables et la proposition d’initiatives pour les développer systématiquement. L’identification réalisée sert de base pour des futures révisions des compétences d’enseignants dans le domaine de la Sciences Comptables et soutient des recherches dans d’autres domaines de la connaissance. Avec l’identification des éléments constitutifs des compétences des enseignants spécifiques pour les professeurs du domaine de la Sciences Comptables et dans la conception d’un modèle pédagogique stricto sensu, cette étude vise à contribuer à la formation continue des enseignants de l’Enseignement Supérieur, dans le cadre de l’enseignement à distance au Brésil. Ainsi, la Thèse represente un produit de recherche avec utilité pratique dans la construction de compétences des enseignants spécifiques de l’Enseignement Supérieur, en général, et particulièrement en Sciences Comptables, ce qui bénéficie la communauté universitaire et rapproche la recherche à la société. / Esta tese apresenta as contribuições de um estudo investigativo sobre um modelo pedagógico para o desenvolvimento de competências docentes em Contabilidade. Estudos anteriores da área contábil tangenciam a identificação das competências docentes e evidenciam que seus professores não recebem formação pedagógica e apresentam carências de capacitação em Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação (TIC). Com base nesse cenário, o objetivo desta pesquisa foi investigar como o Modelo Pedagógico para o Desenvolvimento de Competências Docentes em Contabilidade por Educação a Distância (MPCCEaD) pode contribuir no desenvolvimento das competências docentes de professores do eixo de formação profissional de cursos de graduação em Ciências Contábeis no Brasil. O modelo foi construído com base em fundamentos teóricos à luz da Teoria da Epistemologia Genética de Jean Piaget e por arquiteturas pedagógicas voltadas à Educação a Distância (EAD), na concepção de Patrícia Alejandra Behar. A pesquisa foi de natureza aplicada, com abordagem qualitativa e quantitativa do problema, descritiva quanto aos seus objetivos de construção do modelo e exploratória no mapeamento das competências. Para tal, foram empregados múltiplos procedimentos técnicos para coleta e análise dos dados, em diferentes momentos. Inicialmente, as competências docentes foram mapeadas por pesquisa bibliográfica e validadas pelo procedimento técnico de levantamento junto a 378 docentes do eixo de formação profissional de cursos de graduação em Ciências Contábeis no Brasil. A Matriz de Competências Docentes em Contabilidade resultante é composta por um conjunto de dezoito competências docentes das classes Educacional, Cognitiva, Social e Acadêmica, englobando a amplitude das atividades de ensino, pesquisa e extensão, inerentes à natureza do exercício da docência superior. Na fase seguinte, o MPCCEaD foi construído e empiricamente validado por meio de um curso de capacitação com professores integrantes da população. O Modelo traz a visão do processo de ensino e aprendizagem centrada na atividade do aprendiz, na construção de conhecimentos e no desenvolvimento de competências docentes em Contabilidade, com os fundamentos da EAD. Estes englobam os aspectos organizacionais, de conteúdo, metodológicos e tecnológicos e estratégias de aplicação alicerçadas no pressuposto epistemológico construtivista. A construção do MPCCEaD, de caráter interdisciplinar pela interface de outras áreas do conhecimento, amplia e aprofunda a formação realizada em programa stricto sensu e aprimora com a proposta de qualificação pedagógica dos professores da área contábil. A aplicação do MPCCEaD promoveu a reflexão dos professores-alunos sobre suas práticas pedagógicas à luz de novos conceitos. Estes permitem dispor de condições teóricas para reverem suas ações, crenças, identificarem suas contradições e realizarem tomadas de consciência que propiciam reorganizações e reconstruções das suas práticas pedagógicas, contribuindo para inovações nos modelos adotados pelos docentes. Por sua vez, o produto de pesquisa Matriz de Competências Docentes em Contabilidade subsidia políticas institucionais ligadas à formação continuada dos professores dos cursos de graduação em Ciências Contábeis e a proposição de iniciativas para desenvolvê-las de forma sistemática. O mapeamento realizado serve de base a futuras revisões das competências docentes na área contábil e apoia pesquisas em outras áreas do conhecimento. Com o mapeamento dos elementos constitutivos das competências docentes específicas para os professores da área contábil e na concepção de um modelo pedagógico stricto sensu, este estudo contribui com a formação continuada dos docentes da Educação Superior, no contexto da EAD no Brasil. Logo, a Tese representa um produto de pesquisa com utilidade prática na construção de competências docentes específicas da Educação Superior, em geral, e em particular em Contabilidade, beneficiando a comunidade acadêmica e aproximando a pesquisa da sociedade. / This thesis presents the results and contributions of an investigative study on a pedagogical model for the development of teaching competencies in Accounting Higher Education. Previous studies in the accounting area have come close to the identification of teaching competencies and evidenced that teachers do not receive an appropriate pedagogical education and lack training in the Information and Communication Technologies. Based on this context, the objective of this research was to investigate how the Pedagogical Model for the Development of Teaching Competencies in Accounting Distance Learning (MPCCEaD) can contribute to the development of teaching competencies of professors in the professional education axis composed of Accountancy undergraduate courses in Brazil. The model was built based on theoretical concepts according to the genetic epistemology theory of Jean Piaget and pedagogical architectures oriented to Distance Learning, as conceived by Patrícia Alejandra Behar. The research had an applied nature, with a qualitative approach of the research problem and quantitative elements, descriptive in terms of the building objectives of the model and exploratory in the mapping of competencies. For such, multiple technical procedures have been used for the collection and analysis of data, at different moments of the research. The subjects of the research were professors of Accountancy undergraduate courses in Brazil. Initially, teaching competencies were mapped through bibliographical research and validated by the technical procedure of survey carried out with the 378 subjects. A Matrix of Teaching Competencies resulted from this stage, composed of a set of eighteen teaching competencies classified as Educational, Cognitive, Social and Academic, encompassing the breadth of teaching, research and extension inherent in the nature of the higher education teaching. In the subsequent stage, the MPCCEaD was built and empirically validated by means of a training course with professors from the sample. The Model brings the vision of teaching and learning process centered on the learner's activity in the construction of knowledge and the development of teaching competencies in accounting, with the Distance Education fundamentals. These include organizational aspects, content, methodological and technological aspects and application strategies grounded in constructivist epistemological assumption. The construction of the MPCCEaD, of interdisciplinary interface for other areas of knowledge, extends and deepens the training held in stricto sensu program and improves with the proposed pedagogical skills of teachers in the accounting area. The application of the MPCCEaD promoted a reflection of professors-students on their pedagogical practices according to the new concepts. These concepts allow it to have theoretical conditions to review their actions, beliefs, identify its contradictions and realize awakenings that provide reorganizations and reconstructions of their teaching practices, contributing to innovations in models adopted by teachers. In turn, the research product Competency Matrix Professors in Accounting subsidizes institutional policies linked to the continuing education of teachers of undergraduate courses in Accounting and proposing initiatives to develop them systematically. The mapping done provides the basis for future revisions of teaching competencies in accounting and supports research in other fields of knowledge. By having mapped the constitutive elements of specific teaching competencies for professors in the accounting area and by having conceived a stricto sensu pedagogical model, this study aims at contributing to the continuous education of Higher Education professors in the Accountancy area, in the context of distance learning in Brazil. Therefore, the Thesis is a research product with practical use in the construction of specific teaching competencies of Higher Education, in general and particularly in Accounting, benefiting the academic community and approaching the Research Society. / Esta tesis presenta las contribuciones de un estudio de investigación sobre un modelo pedagógico para el desarrollo de competencias de enseñanza en la Contabilidad. Estudios previos del área contábil apenas tocan la identificación de las competencias de enseñanza y muestran que sus profesores no reciben formación pedagógica y tienen necesidades de capacitación en Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación (TIC). Con base en ese escenario, el objetivo de esta investigación fue investigar cómo el Modelo Pedagógico para el Desarrollo de Capacidades Profesores en Contabilidad por Educación a Distancia (MPCCEaD) puede contribuir en el desarrollo de las competencias docentes de profesores del eje de formación profesional de los cursos de pregrado en Ciencias Contables en Brasil. El modelo se construyó con base en fundamentos teóricos a la luz de la Teoría de la Epistemología Genética de Jean Piaget y arquitecturas pedagógicas volcadas hacia la Educación a Distancia (EAD) en el diseño de Patricia Alejandra Behar. La investigación fue de naturaleza aplicada, con abordaje cualitativo y cuantitativo del problema, descriptivo en cuanto a sus objetivos de construcción del modelo y exploratorio en el mapeo de las competencias. Para ello, fueron empleados múltiples procedimientos técnicos para la recolección y análisis de datos en diferentes momentos. Inicialmente, las competencias docentes fueron mapeadas por investigación bibliográfica y validadas por el procedimiento técnico de la encuesta de 378 docentes del eje de formación profesional de los cursos de pregrado en Contabilidad en Brasil. La Matriz de Competencias Docentes en Contabilidad resultó en un conjunto de dieciocho competencias docentes de las clases Educacional, Cognitiva, Social y Académica, que engloba la amplitud de las actividades de enseñanza, investigación y extensión, inherentes a la naturaleza del ejercicio de la docencia superior. En la etapa siguiente, el MPCCEaD fue construido y validado empíricamente a través de un curso de capacitación con profesores que forman parte de la población investigada. El Modelo aporta la visión del proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje centrado en la actividad del aprendiz, en la construcción de conocimientos y en el desarrollo de competencias docentes en Contabilidad, con los fundamentos de la Educación a Distancia. Estos incluyen los aspectos organizacionales, de contenido, metodológicos y tecnológicos y estrategias de aplicación con base en la suposición epistemológica constructivista. La construcción del MPCCEaD, de carácter interdisciplinario por la interface de otras áreas del conocimiento, amplía y profundiza la formación realizada en el programa stricto sensu y se perfecciona con la propuesta de calificación pedagógica de los profesores del área contábil. La aplicación del MPCCEaD promovió la reflexión de los profesores-alumnos sobre sus prácticas pedagógicas a la luz de nuevos conceptos. Estos permiten tener condiciones teóricas para revisar sus acciones, creencias, identificar sus contradicciones y realizar tomadas de consciencia que propician reorganizaciones y reconstrucciones de sus prácticas pedagógicas, lo cual contribuye para las innovaciones en los modelos adoptados por los profesores. A su vez, el producto de investigación Matriz de Competencias Docentes en Contabilidad subvenciona políticas institucionales vinculadas a la formación continuada de los profesores de los cursos de pregrado en Contabilidad y la proposición de iniciativas para desarrollarlas sistemáticamente. El mapeo realizado constituye la base para futuras revisiones de competencias docentes en materia de contabilidad y apoya investigaciones en otras áreas del conocimiento. Con el mapeo de los elementos constitutivos de las competencias docentes específicas para los profesores del área contábil y en la concepción de un modelo pedagógico stricto sensu, este estudio tiene la intención de contribuir con la formación continuada de los docentes de la Educación Superior, en el contexto de la educación a distancia en Brasil. Por lo tanto, la Tesis representa un producto de investigación con utilidad práctica en la construcción de competencias docentes específicas de la Educación Superior, en general, y en particular en Contabilidad, beneficiando a la comunidad académica y acercando la investigación a la sociedad.