La formation des enseignants au Portugal

The author analyses the current situation of teacher education in Portugal. The structure of the education system is described, as is the training of teachers for the compulsory secondary cycle, special education, technical and vocational education and Higher education. The author then goes on to recall the changes which took place during the 70s and the context of discussion and reform of that time.

Changes in the school population have brought about an imbalance between pupil numbers and the availability of properly trained teachers. Untrained teachers have been recruited on a massive scale. Special measures have had to be taken in respect of teacher education, particularly for Secondary level. The article focuses on a recent and innovatory change model originally based on an inservice training model.

Despite current developments, it is the view of the author that a great deal remains to be done.     

La professionnalisation des enseignants

How can you have experts from over 15 different countries working together on a theme, the professionalisation of teachers, when one of the terms, and the root word ‐‐ profession ‐‐ does not have the same meaning everywhere? Such was the difficulty facing this third ATEE thematic seminar that we had proposed. The original presentation text below allowed us to resolve the difficulty, by organising the experts’ work around the different meanings of the word professionalisation. Four meanings were picked out according to whether the word professionalisation applied:...(i) to the individual, who masters the activity better and better and thus meets the norms of professionalism; (it) to the group of individuals who, carrying out the same activity, improve their status by obtaining a monopoly over it; (iii) to the knowledge put into practice which is the most closely tied to practice and the most effective; (iv) to the training, orientated more towards the activity in terms of its content as well as its teacher trainers, some of whom are practitioners of the given activity. To clarify the different mechanisms at work in each case, we had recourse to pedagogy, history, sociology, and anthropology. These conceptual distinctions were proposed to help in the writing of 12 national case studies, to solicit four keynote papers and to determine the themes of the workshops.     

La formation des enseignants du secondaire: la formule belge

The author, drawing upon 37 years’ experience of the training of Secondary teachers in Belgium, offers a critical view of the present situation. His remarks bear upon training for the lower‐Secondary cycle, the system for which—though apparently simple— is in fact complex.

A 1981 reform extended the period of training to three years, but lower‐ and upper‐Secondary training, at University level, are still separate. A greater unity is desirable.

Three principles which should underpin all training are: a planned continuation into in‐service training, the development of practice‐oriented research, and (to allow of flexibility) a unit‐based approach. The length of study is important, since it has implications for maturation.

Finally, the author examines in turn each element in the range of skills, aptitudes and attitudes needed by the student teacher.     

Observations sur la dimension pratique dans la formation des enseignants

The strongpoints on which to plan the initial education and training of teachers are dealt with. On the training side two elements are considered: that part of training linked to learning processes, and the other part facing the social life of classroom and school, social and affective growth, civic education. It is advocated that the interaction between subject‐matter and its construction/transmission could take place through practical experimental paths within the actual work of school.     

Le Génie des Systèmes Industriels: une discipline nouvelle

Les nouvelles données de la compétitivité (en particulier l'évolution technologique), nécessitent une approche globale et multidisciplinaire des problémes industriels: d'o[udot] le développement en France du Gènie des Systèmes Industriels (GSI). l'Unité de Formation par la Recherche en Génie des Systèmes Industriels de I'Institut National Polytechnique de Lorraine au sein du Pôle Technologique de Nancy-Brabois, met en oeuvre cette nouvelle discipline, à l'interface des Sciences de I'Ingénieur et des Sciences du Management.     

Le mouvement de réforme de la formation des enseignants en Grèce

The article undertakes a close analysis of the perceived weaknesses of Secondary teacher training in Greece. The analysis is based upon the criticisms of other observers and of the Greek Federation of Secondary Teachers, and especially upon an enquiry conducted of 233 Secondary teachers in May 1983 (approximately 2% of the cadre). The teachers concerned were invited to report upon their own perceptions of the training which they had undergone, and of its relevance to their later professional careers. The overall picture is one of considerable dissatisfaction with a training which is labelled, at one point, ‘anachronistic'; the view is expressed that the education given does not even attain its declared aim of instilling an understanding of scientific methodology.

There exists a strong demand for a greater emphasis upon pedagogy, with the approach through psycho‐pedagogics being much favoured; the author enters the reservation that the scepticism which begins to be shown in some European countries is not yet evident in Greece. There is also a demand for greater emphasis on practical training, though there exists a debate over the question of consecutive versus concurrent training, with the majority favouring the former.

Explanations for the present ‘disastrous’ situation in Greek teacher training are varied, ranging from the view that forces of political conservatism are at work to the view that Greek educational thinking is over‐dependent upon ideas brought in from other European countries. Certainly the author sees the Greek system as imposing a high level of conformity upon the beginning teacher, who is ill equipped to offer challenging ideas to existing practice. The climate, however, is one of change, and the author is finally optimistic about the growing contribution of educational sciences to Greek teacher training.     

Une question nouvelle pour l'action educative et la formation: Le vieillissement des populations

Résumé L'auteur met l'accent sur l'une des principales contradictions des sociétés industrialisées: l'accroissement de l'espérance de vie aux âges élevés et, en même temps, la marginalisation des personnes âgées. Le vieillissement dans ses différents aspects, notamment socio-démographiques, devrait constituer un thème éducatif de première importance dans le cadre de l'enseignement scolaire et dans la formation des intervenants auprès des personnes âgées. L'éducation peut enfin contribuer à enrichir les connaissances des personnes âgées mais aussi les aider à mieux assurer leur rôle de transmetteur de savoirs et d'expériences.

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The author stresses one of the principal contradictions in industrialized societies: the increase in life expectancy at advanced ages, at the same time as the marginalization of the elderly. Aging, in its different aspects, and notably that of social demography, should be an educational topic of first importance both in school teaching and in the training of those who care for the elderly. Education can help to enlarge older people's learning, but it can also assist them in their role of transmitter of knowledge and experience.

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Zusammenfassung Der Autor hebt einen der Hauptwidersprüche in Industrieländern hervor: die Erhöhung der Lebenserwartung und zur gleichen Zeit die Ausgrenzung älterer Menschen. Das Altern sollte mit seinen unterschiedlichen Aspekten und besonders dem Aspekt der sozialen Demographie als bildungspolitisches Thema höchste Priorität besitzen, und zwar sowohl im schulischen Bereich als auch in der Ausbildung von Altenpflegern. Bildung kann Lernmöglichkeiten für Ältere erweitern, aber sie kann sie auch in ihrer Rolle als Übermittler von Wissen und Erfahrungen bestärken.

     

L'image des enseignants dans les moyens de communication de masse

An analysis of the image of teachers found in the mass media reveals two conflicting stereotypes. One represents an idealised view of teaching, emphasising teachers’ interaction with individual pupils, the other singles out only the problems faced by the profession, such as personal conflicts, inadequate resources, or the atmosphere of tension and violence in the schools. These two images appear to follow successively in the self‐image teachers hold of their profession. During the course of their careers, they move further away from the idealistic view and adopt a more troubled outlook as they face up to the widening gap between their ideals and the realities of their employment.     

Comportements et attentes de formation continue chez les enseignants du secondaire

How do teachers in the second cycle regard in‐service training and what are their expectations? This article proposes to describe their attitudes on the basis of a postal survey carried out among a representative sample of teachers in lower and upper secondary schools and LEP (upper‐secondary vocational schools) in France. The survey brought in 2106 usable replies, of which a representative group of 988 replies have been analysed.

First it was noted that three‐quarters of the teachers had in the past had some in‐service training. It consisted of self‐training, done especially by reading and fairly short courses, bearing essentially on knowledge of the main subject and on the methods and techniques of teaching.

More than two‐thirds of the sample knew about academic plans of training, though in most Académies it was the first year of their existence. Half of them enrolled for at least one of the proposed courses and 60% of these candidates were accepted.

After multidimensional analysis of the expectations of contents, five concepts of training can be identified:

1. a traditional concept of didactic training, centred on the contents and methods of teaching, is widely shared by all the teachers;

2. a concept based on the ‘modern’ contribution of didactics, the pupil‐teacher relation and collaboration inside the institution;

3. a concept centred on pupils’ knowledge, external collaboration and innovation, (like the preceding one, this concept is shared above all by women, the young, vocational and general subjects teachers in the LEP);

4. a concept centred on interests not directly linked to classroom activities but related to teaching. It is especially held by vocational teachers in the LEP.

5. a concept centred on personal interests not directly linked to the teaching profession, especially held by men, the young, LEP teachers, auxiliary teachers and LEP teachers in technological teaching.

Teachers in the classical and modern upper secondary level and even more so the agrégé teachers are the ones who share the least in these concepts, except for the first one.     

Formation en cours de service des enseignants et nouvelles pédagogies

As M. Belbenoit's contribution is much lengthier than the articles normally accepted for the ATEE‐journal, the Editorial Secretariat were at first inclined to try to condense it. We found, however, that condensation would not allow a fair representation of the author's views, so decided to publish it in two instalments, of which the first in this issue of the journal.

Puisque I'article de M. Belbenoit est plus long que les articles normalement acceptés par le ATEE Journal, le Bureau de la Rédaction avait pensé en premier lieu à condenser l'article. Cependant nous avons jugé que cette procédure né permettait pas une représentation juste des opinions de l'auteur. Nous avons alors décidée de le publier en deux parties dont voici la premiè're.     

L'Orientation Pour l'Education des Adultes Dans La Vie Associative

Résumé Toute généralisation de l'expression vie associative devrait être évitée en raison de la spécificité historique du terme dans chaque pays. Le libellé vie associative ne peut garantir à lui seul le niveau de participation et de démocratie d'un syndicat, d'une coopérative, d'une association, etc... Toute association devrait permettre à l'individu de s'épanouir et ne devrait pas lui faire perdre ses caractéristiques culturelles, intellectuelles et scientifiques. Créativité et initiative collective sont exprimées non seulement par l'individu, mais aussi par les groupes structurés et non-structurés.En ce qui concerne le contenu de l'orientation pour l'éducation des adultes, il devrait être riche en informations sur les rapports de production, le marché du travail, l'organisation du travail qui conditionnent si lourdement la vie des adultes.L'orientation professionnelle des adultes comprend l'information technico-professionnelle, économique, sociologique et culturelle.Il est nécessaire que l'orientation s'adresse non seulement aux éduqués, mais surtout aux institutions éducatives et aux éducateurs: la reproduction de l'éducation des adultes est souvent plus problématique que la reproduction de l'école. L'orientation proposée implique le maximum a) d'informations, b) de mobilité à l'intérieur des différentes associations, c) de possibilités de connaître, interpréter et agir sur le monde extérieur et met à jour la spécificité de certaines associations telles que les associations de parents d'élèves, les syndicats de catégorie et les associations des usagers.

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The expression associative living should not be applied too widely because of the different historical components of its context in each country. The level of participation and democracy in trade-unions, cooperatives, associations etc. is not to be found in the term associative living alone. Any association should enable the individual to realize himself but not to lose his cultural, intellectual and scientific characteristics. Creativity and collective initiative are not only expressed by the individual, but also by structured and unstructured groups.The content of counseling for adult education should be rich in information concerning relations of production, the work market and the organization of work, which have such strong end-effects in the lives of adults.Adult vocational guidance requires information on technical occupations, economic, sociological and cultural matters.Counseling necessarily applies not only to learners but even more to educational agencies and educators: the perpetuation of adult education looks more of a problem than the perpetuation of school. The proposed guidance implies the maximum of a) information, b) mobility within the different associations, c) possibilities of knowing, interpreting and acting on the external world and brings out the special characteristics of guidance within parent associations, professional trade-unions and users' associations.

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Zusammenfassung Der Ausdruck Assoziativ-Leben darf nicht zu allgemein angewandt werden, weil seine historischen Voraussetzungen in jedem Lande verschieden sind. Das Niveau der Mitwirkung und Demokratie wird nicht allein durch Assoziativ-Leben bestimmt. Jede Vereinigung sollte es dem Einzelmenschen ermöglichen, sich zu verwirklichen, nicht aber, seine kulturelle, intellektuelle und wissenschaftliche Individualität zu verlieren. Kreativität und kollektive Initiative kommen jedoch nicht nur im Individuum, sondern auch in strukturierten und unstrukturierten Gruppen zum Ausdruck.Inhaltlich sollte die Erwachsenenberatung reich an Informationen über Produktionsverhältnisse, den Arbeitsmarkt und die Arbeitsorganisation sein, die so starke Auswirkungen auf das Leben der Erwachsenen haben.In der Berufsberatung für Erwachsene sind Informationen über technische Berufe und wirtschaftliche, soziologische und kulturelle Angelegenheiten von grosser Wichtigkeit.Die Beratung sollte sich nicht nur auf Teilnehmer, sonder in noch höherem Masse auf Bildungsstätten und Ausbilder erstrecken. In der Erwachsenenbildung stellt Verewigung des status quo ein noch schwerwiegenderes Problem dar als in der Schule. Empfohlen wird eine Beratung, die ein Maximum an a) Information, b) Beweglichkeit innerhalb der verschiedenen Verbände und c) Möglichkeiten, die Aussenwelt kennenzulernen, zu interpretieren und zu beeinflussen liefert. Zum Schluss werden die besonderen Merkmale der Beratung in Elternverbänden, Fachgewerkschaften und Verbrauchervereinigungen herausgestellt.

     

Quelle Psychologie Pour Quel Apprentissage des Mathématiques?

The author briefly presents an investigation on the learning of numeration at primary school. This leads him to question certain characteristics of pupil’s cognitive abilities. The way in which pupil’s know-how takes form and become significant according to his personal experience of school work, is a question that needs to be explored in greater detail. The second part of this article proposes some considerations on the psychology of school learning, and tries to place this in its relation to research in psychology and mathematics teaching. The article finally shows what a didactic framework can bring to the development of the psychology of school learning.     

Formation en cours de service des enseignants et nouvelles pédagogies (suite)

As M. Belbenoit's contribution was much lengthier than the articles normally accepted for the “revue ATEE journal”, the Editorial Secretariat were at first inclined to try to condense it. We found, however, that condensation would not allow a fair representation of the author's views, and so decided to publish it in two instalments, of which the first in the preceeding issue (p. 127‐150). This is the second instalment.     

Formation d'ingénieurs et ouverture internationale: une nouvelle exigence pour les écoles d'ingénieurs

La coopération internationale entre établissements d'enseignement supérieur et plus précisément entre établissements formant des ingénieurs relève encore bien souvent du paradoxe: on en parle comme d'une nécessité évidente, mais la désire-t-on vraiment et la pratique-t-on en sachant bien ce que l'on fait?