Degree objectives

The Master's Degree in Teaching in the 1st Cycle of Basic Education and in Mathematics and Natural Sciences in the 2nd Cycle of Basic Education is structured to develop a broad, in-depth and articulated set of knowledge, allowing: - To provide solid professional knowledge, in the scientific, pedagogical and didactic dimensions, which allows planning and implementing quality practices as teachers of the 1st cycle and of Mathematics and Natural Sciences in the 2nd cycle. - To promote a broad understanding of the knowledge that integrates the legal documents that define the curriculum prescribed for the 1st and 2nd cycles, including their vertical and horizontal articulation. - To provide knowledge about quality resources to support the implementation of curriculum development experiences in the various areas of student activity. - To contribute to the development of skills in collaborative work, research and reflection on practices with a view to continuous improvement. - To foster the development of a positive attitude towards the teaching profession, including self-confidence in one's own abilities as a teacher and the creation of high expectations about what students can learn. This course will provide a qualification for teaching, supported by supervised teaching practices in educational contexts in the 1st and 2nd cycles of primary education, taking as a reference the Essential Learnings of these levels of education.

School

ESE - School of Education

Study mode

presencial - DayTime

Learning objectives and skills to be developed

The course provides a solid foundation of skills that allow: - Developing skills in managing the Basic Education curriculum, from a perspective of vertical and horizontal articulation, taking into account, in particular, the themes, learning objectives (knowledge, skills and attitudes) and strategic teaching actions of the teacher. - Building solid knowledge of the scientific and didactic content relevant to teaching in the 1st cycle of basic education and for teaching Mathematics and Natural Sciences in the 2nd cycle. - Developing the ability to plan, implement and evaluate teaching work, in order to promote the intellectual, social and emotional development of students. - Developing the ability to provide essential learning to students in the 1st and 2nd cycles, taking into account the areas of skills recommended in the document Profile of Students Leaving Compulsory Schooling and from a perspective of inclusive education for citizen participation in democratic societies.

Career opportunities

Professional qualification for teaching as Elementary School Teacher - 1st cycle and Elementary School Teacher - 2nd cycle, in matematichs and natural sciences

Course coordinator

Maria de Fátima Pista Calado Mendes

Recognition of prior learning

Recognition of prior learning is carried out in accordance with the Academic Regulations of the Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal.

Admission requirements

Anyone who wishes to obtain professional certification to teach in early childhood education or to work in other socio-educational settings for children—such as daycare centers, playrooms, baby libraries, museums, and libraries—and who meets the necessary requirements for this purpose.
Those who meet the following conditions may apply for the program leading to a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, in accordance with Decree-Law No. 9-A/2025 of February 14:
1. Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Basic Education obtained from a Portuguese institution of higher education or, if from another institution, have the degree validated through a recognition process in accordance with Decree-Law No. 66/2018.
2. Hold a bachelor’s degree from a higher education institution in Portugal or, if from another institution, have their degree recognized through a degree recognition process, in accordance with Decree-Law No. 66/2018 and meet the minimum credit requirements set forth in Decree-Law No. 9-A/2025 in the corresponding annex reproduced below (Figure 1).
3. Individuals who have obtained 75% of the credits required by the minimum training requirements set forth in the corresponding annex transcribed below (Figure 1) may also apply for admission to a program leading to a master’s degree in this specialty. In this situation, enrollment in the course units (CU) for the specific teaching components and introduction to professional practice, including supervised teaching practice, may occur, whenever possible, concurrently with the completion of the remaining credits (nos. 7 and 8, Art. 18).
4. Possess oral and written proficiency in the Portuguese language and mastery of the essential rules of logical and critical argumentation, demonstrated by passing an exam with one of the following characteristics:
a.Documentary proof of successful completion of course units in Portuguese Language, Portuguese Linguistics, and Portuguese Didactics (totaling a minimum of 20 ECTS) or equivalent course units at any institution of higher education (for this purpose, the detailed academic transcript is considered).
b. A written and oral exam taken no more than two years prior to the application date at a higher education institution.

The information provided does not replace consultation of the Directorate-General for Higher Education (DGES) website and/or the application page.

Qualification requirements

21 course units successfully completed

Legal framework and accreditation

R/A-Cr 16/2022/AL01