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ACT4WBeing at the XXXII International AFIRSE Portugal Colloquium

The ACT4WBeing project team - Times of change and changing times: studying the relationship between curricular autonomy and teacher involvement and well-being - attended the XXXII AFIRSE Portugal International Colloquium on February 7, where they had the opportunity to present the progress and main objectives of the research. The event, internationally recognized for promoting reflection and debate on education and research, took place in Lisbon and brought together experts from various academic fields. The project, which aims to develop strategies to improve the well-being of students and education professionals, aroused the interest of the participants and generated an enriching debate on the challenges and opportunities in this area. Participation in the conference was a valuable opportunity to establish collaborations with other researchers and strengthen the relevance of the ACT4WBeing project on the international scientific scene. The team is grateful to the AFIRSE organization for the opportunity and remains committed to furthering its research to contribute to a healthier and more inclusive educational environment.

International Symposium Quo tenditis, educatio?

On January 23 and 24, 2025, Lusófona University hosted the International Symposium Quo tenditis, educatio? School and Knowledge in Professional Contexts, organized as part of the ACT4WBeing project - Times of change and changing times: studying the relationship between curricular autonomy and teacher involvement and well-being. The event was attended by approximately 80 participants over the two days and included 34 presentations spread over parallel sessions. In addition to presenting the results of the ACT4WBeing project - Times of change and changing times: studying the relationship between curricular autonomy and teacher engagement and well-being, the symposium aimed to promote the sharing and discussion of research in the Education Sciences, with a focus on Curriculum Studies, School Organization and Teacher Professionalism. International guests included Carl Anders Säfström, Professor of Educational Research and Director of the Center for Public and Pedagogical Education at the University of Maynooth, and Ivor Goodson, Emeritus Professor of Learning Theory at the Centre for Education Research at the University of Brighton. National guests included Alexandra Marques Pinto, Associate Professor with tenure at the Faculty of Psychology of the University of Lisbon, Sílvia Almeida, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Social and Human Sciences of the New University of Lisbon, and Rui Trindade, Associate Professor with tenure at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of Porto. The event provided a space for reflection and debate on fundamental issues in contemporary education, such as the type of education desired for young people, the assumptions that should guide teaching, the organization of school institutions and the role of teachers. With the presence of school principals and teachers' training centers, participants were encouraged to question political decision-makers, school organizations and other educational agents about current educational policies and practices. The symposium was considered a success by the organizers and participants, who stressed the importance of events of this kind in promoting knowledge and improving educational practices. It is hoped that future events to be held every two years will continue to foster dialogue and collaboration between researchers, teachers and other education professionals.

CeiED's presence at the SPCE Congress, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Porto

The 17th Congress of the Portuguese Society of Educational Sciences was held on November 14-16 at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of Porto, under the theme Education, Freedom and Democracy. In the context of the ACT4WBeing project, CeiED researchers Elsa Estrela, Rosa Serradas Duarte, Louise Lima and Susana Oliveira presented a proposal for a panel entitled Participation and democracy in educational processes: the effects of curricular autonomy on teacher professionalism. Also taking part in the panel were researchers Sílvia de Almeida and Nádia Ferreira, both from the EDUNOVA.ISPA Research Center. Four papers were presented, with the following titles: 1) ACT4WBeing - Curricular autonomy and teacher involvement and well-being 2) ACT4WBeing - Curricular autonomy and teacher involvement and well-being: perspectives from the literature 3) Curriculum autonomy and teachers as curriculum designers 4) Autonomy in educational processes: knowing the reality to support improvement processes The external consultant for the project from which the panel was built, Professor Rui Trindade, was also present in the room and made an initial assessment of the results presented, considering the project to be of great relevance at this time in history. The four interventions focused on teaching professionalism, especially with regard to teachers' agency when it comes to curricular decision-making. It was a very participatory moment, with very pertinent reflections that will be taken into account in the development of the project, but also in future projects that can be developed from the network that has been created.

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CeiED presence at ECER, University of Cyprus

Researchers Elsa Estrela and Susana Roxo Oliveira represented CeiED and Universidade Lusófona at the European Conference on Educational Research (ECER), organized by the European Education Research Association (EERA), at the University of Cyprus in Nicosia, and contributed to various networks at the conference. As part of the Emerging Researchers' Conference (ERC), which took place on August 26 and 27, doctoral student Susana Oliveira took part in a session in which she presented her doctoral project. She also took part in a session of network 23, Policy Studies and Politics of Education, in which she presented a study also related to her project, especially with regard to teaching professionalism. Integrated researcher Elsa Estrela took part in a session of network 10, Teacher Education Research, in which she gave two presentations related to the project she directs, Act4Wbeing. In the first, she presented the project's problems, as well as some of the data resulting from the analysis carried out. In the second, together with Susana Oliveira, she presented the results of the systematic literature review based on the main concepts involved in the project. She also moderated two sessions of the same network on different issues: social justice in teaching professionalism and teachers and technology. These were very intense days of fruitful contacts and intellectual discussion, but also of happy encounters, such as those between members of the Board of the Portuguese Society of Educational Sciences, of which researcher Elsa Estrela is a member. ECER was organized by the European Education Research Association (EERA), which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Considered to be the largest European congress on education, ECER was attended by more than 2,300 researchers from 71 countries, who together discussed issues based on the common theme Education in an Age of Uncertainty: memory and hope for the future.

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Universidade de Nicósia

Nicosia: August 26-30, 2024

ECER 2024 Conference: Education in a Time of Uncertainty - Memory and Hope for the Future

EERA (European Educational Research Association) is celebrating 30 years of service with the ECER 2024 conference, which will be held in Nicosia, Cyprus. Under the theme “Education in an Age of Uncertainty: Memory and Hope for the Future”, the event will address the social, political and economic challenges impacting education.

The conference will highlight how educators and researchers have responded to economic crises, pandemics and conflicts, while also exploring the issue of migration and its implications for European identity.

In addition to enriching debates, participants will be able to enjoy the rich history and culture of Cyprus, appreciate the beautiful landscapes and excellent cuisine that the island offers. EERA invites everyone to take part in this unique event, which promises to inspire hope and resilience in the field of education.

The project will participate in this event with two papers:

1st Communication:

Title: Curricular Autonomy, Work Engagement and Teacher Well-being: A Systematic Review.

Network 10: Research into Teacher Training.

Authors: Elsa Estrela, Felisberto Kiluange, Paula Paulino, Sónia Vladimira, Rosa Serradas Duarte, Louise Lima.

Keywords: Curricular Autonomy, Commitment at Work, Teacher Well-being, Systematic Review.

2nd Communication:

Title: The Relationship Between Curricular Autonomy, Work Engagement and Teacher Well-being - In Times of Change.

Network 10: Research into Teacher Training.

Authors: Elsa Estrela, Rosa Serradas Duarte, Louise Lima, Sónia Vladimira, Paula Paulino, Felisberto Costa.

Keywords: Curricular Autonomy, Agency, Teacher Well-being, Teacher Commitment

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